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In Reply to: RE: Bridge to Terabithia; good for kids to watch? posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on January 19, 2009 at 08:24:31
Bambi. Old Yeller. (Spoilers below for those who haven't seen the movie.)
Death in movies is hardly new territory.
The ending is something that children will eventually have to face in real life, if not with a companion or peer then with a grandparent or fmaily friend. Death is a part of life and BTT shows throught its protagonist how one leanrs to deal with and move on from tragedy - guilt, sorrow, renewal - it's a great life lesson. The subject's handled well and sensitively in the film, in as upbeat not a strain for most kids.
I think the greater danger with BTT is that some clueless adult will rent it after seeing the trailer with the giants and fantasy elements and think they're getting a pure fairy tale/fanatsy.
OTOH, if parents are that clueless that they would purchase a DVD for their young children without any research, I don't have much sympathy for them
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