Nim's Island is anything but fantasy or touching. As I watched talents going to waste in this movie. The story of Nim (Abigail) and her scientist father (Gerald Butler) stays in a remote island where they lived with each other after attempts to find their mother (believed to be swallowed by a whale). One day, Dad, in the name of research had to leave Nim alone while he goes out to collect speicmen. He soon gets caught in a storm and is unable to get back to Nim. Poor Nim, all scared and alone enlists the help of her storybook hero Alex Rover when the writer, Alexandra Rover (Jodie Foster), e-mails Dad in hopes of finding a solution to her writer's block in finishing a chapter in her book. Being agrophobic (I think) she soons will herself out of her house in search of Nim to help her. The story's simple and was a bit draggy. Nice touch in using animals as the audience likes it. A relatively nice story but not exciting enough or engaging enough. It also did not help when I was seated a pair of young teenagers talking loudly amongst themselves in a relatively quiet afternoon hall trying to enjoy the movie. This is a movie to bring your young kids, as compared to Speed Racer, where the plot's a bit difficult to follow. However, I would wait for the DVD. And Jodie, your comedic timing and talent just didn't cut it for me. Also feel like Holloywood's trying to bank on Abigail just like they did with Joel Osomont before he grew up.

What I loved most: none in the movie is the best except for the actor and the actress' acting skills

What I really hated: the story has no meaning and is very boring

just yesterday,me and my friends went to watch NIM'S ISLAND,we were excited at first but when it is the middle of the story,we nearly fell asleep and the story has no meaning at all and the storyline is very dumb

What I loved most: Finally! Jodie Foster performed comedic bits!

What I really hated: It's kinda too childish for me...

While Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler starred in the film, not many adults or parents will go except if they have their children with them. The movie basically is mainly about the story of 3 people struggling with their own problem but then finally get together and live happily ever after, although the ending is ambiguous. While it has strong star power, Nim's Island doesn't always work for everyone. It's all about your style of film. If you don't like children movie, then I recommend you to skip this one out.

What I loved most: jodie Foster can act comedy

What I really hated: Nothing At All

A spirited young girl who lives on a remote island with her scientist dad, Jack (300's Gerard Butler), and a host of animal companions, including an iguana, a sea lion, and a sea turtle. Nim's idyllic life gets shaken up, however, when her father goes missing while on an ocean outing. Seeking help to find Jack, Nim contacts her favorite literary hero, explorer Alex Rover (also played by Butler), who, in reality, is uptight--and distinctly unadventurous--author Alexa Rover (Jodie Foster). Against her better judgment, Alexa journeys to Nim's faraway home, setting a series of thrilling and funny moments in motion. Directed and written (in part) by the husband/wife team of Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, NIM'S ISLAND revels in its fanciful premise, never getting hung up on its unrealistic plot points. (E-mail on an extremely secluded island?) While Breslin and Butler are charming, the real revelation is witnessing the oft-serious Foster ham it up in a role requires plenty of slapstick, fish-out-of-water moments. Although teens might roll their eyes at NIM'S unapologetically sugary scenes, younger children will enjoy the giddy mood present of the ISLAND.