Release Date: 8/5/2008 Original Release: 2008 Format: DVD Length: 95 minutes Rating:PG (MPAA) Rating Reason: for mild adventure action and brief language UPC: 024543527640 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Based on the popular children's novel of the same name by Wendy Orr, NIM'S ISLAND follows the adventures of Nim Rusoe (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE's Abigail Breslin), a spirited young girl who lives on a remote island with her scientist dad, Jack (300's Gerard Butler), and a host of animal companions, including an iguana, a sea lion, and a sea turtle. Nim's idyllic life gets shaken up, however, when her father goes missing while on an ocean outing. Seeking help to find Jack, Nim contacts her favorite literary hero, explorer Alex Rover (also played by Butler), who, in reality, is uptight--and distinctly unadventurous--author Alexa Rover (Jodie Foster). Against her better judgment, Alexa journeys to Nim's faraway home, setting a series of thrilling and funny moments in motion.
Directed and written (in part) by the husband/wife team of Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, NIM'S ISLAND revels in its fanciful premise, never getting hung up on its unrealistic plot points. (E-mail on an extremely secluded island?) While Breslin and Butler are charming, the real revelation is witnessing the oft-serious Foster ham it up in a role requires plenty of slapstick, fish-out-of-water moments. Although teens might roll their eyes at NIM'S unapologetically sugary scenes, younger children will enjoy the giddy mood present of the ISLAND.
DVD Features
NTSC Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 - English Stereo - French, Spanish Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Featurette: 1. "Nim's Friends" 2. "Abigail's Journey" 3. "Working on Water" Audio Commentary: 1. Adventure Commentary with Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin 2. Commentary with Directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett Trailers: 1. Forced Trailers: ICE AGE 3, HORTON HEARS A WHO, ANGEL WARS: GUARDIAN FORCE, GARFIELD FUN FEST 2. DR. DOLITTLE 5, ELEPHANT TALES, PICTURE THIS
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