Tonight, we took our kids plus an extra to see “Nim’s Island.” I expected a Swiss Family Robinson-type movie, and I was not disappointed. Once again, Jodie Foster proved that she is a skilled actor as she played an agoraphobic writer struggling to overcome her fears. The little girl who played Nim did a great job as she interacted with the animals, a sea lion, a hooded lizard, and a sea gull named Galileo. Nim’s dad and Alex Rover, the hero in Foster’s books, were also played by two great actors. The scenery was beautiful; the storyline predictable but very entertaining.

There aren’t too many movies that “fit” our entire family anymore since we’re hitting kindergarten to 8th grade, but this was definitely a hit with all of us. Even Carson who thought the ending of the story was a little lame still enjoyed the movie. Great family outing!!