Swingers
f you were inclined to respond to the title of the 1995 film ”Jumanji” with the words... ’Zathura’ takes off as fli
It’s not the name of Merck’s latest miracle allergy drug. It’s the title of a terrific holiday film based on yet another tale by Rhode Island-based children’s author Chris Van Allsburg, whose best-selling works include ”Jumanji” and ”The Polar Express.” ”Zathura,” subtitled ”A Space Adventure,” turns out to be the best of the lot because director Jon Favreau, author of the 1996 comedy ”Swingers,” remains in touch with his angry inner sibling.
Danny (Jonah Boro) and Walter (Josh Hutcherson) are typical middle-class brothers. Six-year-old Danny feels unwanted. He can’t throw a ball like his 10-year-old brother, Walter, who refuses to play with him and accuses him of being a cheater and a baby. The brothers compete for their father’s (Tim Robbins) time.
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