Dax Shepard, Derek Mears, Douglas Tait
Two brothers discover an oblong box in the park, which they dismiss as "just some dumb old game." The boys turn their attention away from the game's "jungle adventure" board to discover a second game ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
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Stats: 9,686 reviews
Flixster Reviews (9,686)
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August 22, 2009Funny as all get out and fun adventure. Not as good as Jumanji, but holds its own.
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February 10, 2009"A New Adventure From the World of Jumanji"
Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing.
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November 24, 2008A kid's movie where a game two brothers are playing becomes life and death.
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October 26, 2009For being a movie for kids, I really liked it. It's entertaining for both adults and children, and in my case, for people in between.
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Critic Reviews
November 11, 2005
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
November 11, 2005
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
After watching the kids play Zathura in Zathura -- a crackling family adventure in which sibling rivalries play out against a backdrop of Robbie-like robot assaults and devouring gila monsters -- all ... full review
November 11, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Zathura is easygoing, brashly humorous and a lot less interested in technology than adventure. full review
November 10, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Zathura lacks the undercurrents of archetypal menace and genuine emotion that informed The Polar Express. But it works gloriously as space opera. full review
November 10, 2005
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The special effects never overshadow the story, which is just down-to-earth enough to resonate with younger viewers. full review
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February 21, 2007I liked this movie, I think Josh Hutcherson did a really good job, and it looked a lot like they were in space... it was really good i thought..
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October 3, 2006As good as the idea behind Jumunji was, it doesent seem to have worked as well with this. Its great for kids to watch, so I guess its done its duty, but at the same time Jumunji fans will be dissapointed. Rne tit out if theres some snotty brat bothering you, then you can just go and get something violent like Slither. But if you can only afford one, get this, itl keep the preteen entertained and its not like you wont be able to watch it either. Still got some cool bits.
Justins Best Bit: Ultra cool, lizard-like evil space reptiles called Zorgons!
Justins Worst Bit: How calm and clean everyone is considering theyr floating in space being attacked by robots and space lizards. (this is my very very first Justins Worst Bit, hoorah! Tell me if it works out good)
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