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Nim's Island

by Ed Johnson-Ott

 

(PG)

Fantasy starring Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler and Abigail Breslin. Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover — the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, is a recluse. When Nim's father goes missing, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. 95 minutes. DVD INFO: Includes a commentary track by Foster and Breslin, another commentary track by the directors, featurettes, deleted scenes and two PSAs.