Zathura

I enjoyed Jumanji back in the day, and this flick is from the same "universe" as that (i.e. same author). If you saw that movie you've seen this one, except the special FX have improved and the setting is outer space. I expected more from actor/director Jon Favreau, but its standard kids fare with all the predictable twists and turns. Plus it feels like there's a good chunk of the flick missing in the middle.

1.5 out of 5


*written 2/21/06