Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Presented by Neem Pillai

Conclusion

• The themes are mature and fully developed
• A thoughtful and extremely affecting story of a transformative friendship between two unusually gifted children
• Entirely suitable for younger viewers
• Ends on a hopeful note
• Conveys the message that creativity should be encouraged in children to give them a temporary refuge into which they can retreat when the colours of reality turn grey

Bibliography

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Rottentomatoes.com. 2014. Bridge to Terabithia. [online] Available at: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bridge_to_terabithia/ [Accessed: 10 Mar 2014].

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Film techniques and special effects

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Camera angles and types of shots

• The movie takes place mostly in the real world, with short blasts of computer – effects – enhanced fantasy.
• Special effects of the film are quite imaginative and artistically cool.

High angle shot where the camera looks down at what is being photographed

Long shot taken from a sufficient distance to show a landscape

Close up shot of a face that fills the screen completely

Simple forest creatures turn into fantastical creatures

The fantastic cast

A short clipping from the film

This video shows a short conversation between Leslie, Jess and May Belle where they discuss Jesus, the Bible and wether or not people go to hell.

Anna Sophia Robb

as

Leslie Burke

Josh Hutcherson

as

Jess Aarons

Bailee Madison

as

May Belle Aarons

Robert Patrick

as

Jack Aarons

• Perfectly portrays Leslie's free spirit

• The entire film is seen through his eyes.

• She has spunk, humor and a great spirit.

• Plays the character with a perfect mix of love and frustration.

The story in a nutshell

A small town outside Washington

Setting

Contemporary

Bridge to Terabithia

Time Period

Based on Katherine Patterson's award winning novel "Bridge to Terabithia" is a fantasy and adventure film exploring friendship, family and the power of imagination.

Main Characters

Jess Aarons

Leslie Burke

• The story is told through his eyes
• 10 year old boy with artistic capabilities
• Introvert, sensitive and kind
• Bullied frequently at school
• Loyal friend to leslie

• An intelligent, talented, imaginative extrovert girl
• principal discipline is creative writing
• Absolutely fearless and admirable

Themes and Motifs

Friendship

Conformity and Individuality

Gender Roles

Is a motif that plays off the idea of conformity.

Jess and Lesie's friendship allows them to expand and explore new dimensions of each others characters.

Jess's main struggle is to discover his true identity when faced with demands from family and society. the push is for him to conform. It is Leslie who helps him escape from the pressures of conformity.