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Les N Entertaining. there was a panther in NZ? Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review kevin o ...the know it all kid who insults Dad all the way along...fits into the age we live in perfectly. It is also unwatchable dreck. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Steve K You already know Elijah, but Nell Fisher is going to be a star (she will be in final season of Stranger Things). Fantasia Fest winner. Worth your $$. Very clever & fun. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Amelia G This movie was wonderful for our three generation family. I’m pretty picky and I loved it. My 8yo watches only animated movies and was enthralled. My 6yo found it intense. My dad thought it was hilarious and my husband who always just falls asleep in movies stayed awake the whole time and said it was “great.” The movie definitely has a droll, theatrical Wes Anderson quality, but the acting has a very appealing naturalness, even though both characters are in a sense playing caricatures in their own lives. Affecting but with a deft touch, never cheesy. Operating on enough levels to engage a thoughtful viewer, and enough antics for even pre- pre- pre-teen to love. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Mathew G Some people are saying it's inappropriate that a daughter and father are sleeping in the same tent. Come on its a family movie people should go and wash their mouths out with soap and water. It was a good movie so stop giving it low rates because of your inability to understand the human bond that a father and daughter have. 10 out of 10 for story location and cast Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Ranny L Bookworm is an interesting take on a classic adventure. Full of humor, and surprising twists and turns, Bookworm is a quest with a magical touch that kept me on the edge of my seat. Mildred (Nell Fisher) is an 11-year-old girl who has devoted her childhood to proving that the elusive Canterbury Panther exists in the mountains of New Zealand. When a household accident renders her mother (Morgana O'Rielly) incapable of going camping in search of the cat, she is pretty disappointed. However, when her illusionist father Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood) shows up for the first time in her life, she decides to head out anyway. What happens next? An expedition that not only has a classic adventure feel, but also shows that relationships can heal over time. What I like best about this film is not the scenes, characters, or music; it is how the story is told. The way the action develops is different from most movies; it is broken up into chapters with each one adding depth to the plot. And, the plot isn't the best. It starts off fine, but changes midway during their adventure. While the twists and turns kept me wondering what would happen next, they also undermine the main idea of the quest, which is to find the panther. Humor plays a crucial role in the film. With Mildred being a rather to-the-point kid who doesn't have time for nonsense, her dad, Strawn, is the exact opposite. Trying to practice his magic tricks while Mildred is working hard to set up camp is one example. This movie originated from outside of the U. S. and does some very untypically Hollywood things such as when we are observing the conversations between the characters and suddenly the camera zooms out and focuses on a mushroom. It's an odd transition but it does help in rounding out the unusual take of a jungle adventure. The film's message is that there is always a way to solve a problem. An example of this is how Mildred shows that she is always ready to put her bookworm brain to the test to achieve her goal. Be forewarned that there is some profanity in this film and a bit of blood, but nothing gruesome or gory. I give Bookworm 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18. Bookworm swings into theaters on Oct 18, 2024. By Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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