Zathura: A Space Adventure
2005
Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Family / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Zathura: A Space Adventure
2005
Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Family / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Plot summary
After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.
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Zathura: A Space Adventure 2005 Review
"... There are some games that you can't play alone."
This is pretty much the sci-fi version of Jumanji.
Zathuras story is pretty unoffensive and predictable but it's still has some subtle twists and turns that keep it somewhat fresh.
The VFX impressed me, for a movie made in 2005 I was surprised to see how well the VFX have held up, even to today's standards.
Jon Favreaus directing is amazing as always, although I did find there to be some pacing issues for the majority of the film. It felt a lot longer than it needed to be.
Zathura is a good family sci-fi adventure film. I don't feel as if it's anything too special, but it's a good time overall!