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Nim's Island (2008)
Director: Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
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From Time Out Chicago
Young Nim (the still-adorable Breslin) lives on a remote Pacific island with her marine-biologist father, Jack (Butler). To pass the time, Nim reads adventure stories by Alex Rover (Foster)—who, in reality, is not a stalwart gentleman, but an agoraphobic lady writer. Researching her next book, Rover begins an e-mail exchange with Nim. When Jack is presumed lost at sea while collecting specimens, Rover overcomes her debilitating fears and sets off for the island to find the little girl. It’s Home Alone meets Robinson Crusoe and it’s all gravy, but what kind of parent leaves his kid all by herself on an uncharted island to brave the ocean in a 15-foot boat, anyway?Author: Drew Toal
Time Out Chicago Issue 164: April 10–16, 2008
Cast & crew
Director: Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Cast: Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler full cast
Rated: PG
Duration: 96 mins
US Release: Apr 4 2008
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