'Nim’s Island' delivers on all fronts

Directors: Jennifer Hackett/Mark Lewin

Cast: Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, Gerard Butler

Cert: PG

This is a rollicking adventure sure to please a young audience, full of action, fun and thrills.

Young Nim (Breslin) lives with her dad on a Pacific Island and when dad goes missing she calls up the help of her favourite fictional character Alex Rover (Butler) and his creator Alexandra (Foster).

It’s a cleverly-constructed tale – based on the novel by Wendy Orr – that delivers on all fronts and in which young Breslin turns in another memorable performance.

Kids will love it!

Star Rating: 5/5