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Nim's Island (2008)

Director: Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin

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From Time Out New York

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 2008-04-08 19:21:48

Time Out New York Issue 654: April 10 - 16, 2008

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Nim's Island

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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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