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(1 - 19) of 19 OFCS Rating: 42% Rotten Page   1   "for all the curiosity of seeing Foster in a rare comic rôle, her neurotic, tic-afflicted, accident-prone Alexandra annoys more than she engages, which is a problem for a character who contributes so little to the actual plot apart from diversion"   Eye for Film   Anton Bitel "Despite its welcome emphasis on the heroism of two female characters, 'Nim's Island' is one of the most disappointing and disjointed films so far this year."   ReelTalk Movie Reviews   Betty Jo Tucker 3/5 "Nim's Island is all too insular, lost in its own unique universe somewhere between Swiss Family Robinson and Joe vs. the Volcano."   PopMatters   Bill Gibron D+ "A headache-inducing film that grows more obnoxious as it plays, but the most piercing element of the movie is Foster."   BrianOrndorf.com   Brian Orndorf B "Based on Wendy Orr's youthful feminized spin on Robinson Crusoe, "Nim's Island" is a low-key adventure comedy for preteens that will touch the hearts of their gooey-eyed parents."   ColeSmithey.com   Cole Smithey "Racist fantasy is never a good start for a children's film, or any film, for that matter."   PopMatters   Cynthia Fuchs 2/4 "Despite its heart being in the right place, Nim's Island is a strikingly far-fetched and cloying picture that tries way too hard to be alternately juvenile and bittersweet."   TheMovieBoy.com   Dustin Putman C+ "I'm not going to quibble too much with a harmless adventure flick meant for tween girls. Then again, I'm not going to knock myself out recommending it, either."   Film.com   Eric D. Snider C "A children's movie obviously straining to be magical that falls far short of the goal."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 3/5 "A scrappy and imaginative tale about a resourceful 11-year-old girl who learns how to become the hero in the story of her own life."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 2.5/5 "Played for laughs, [Foster's] neurotic tics become repetitious and more abrasive than humorous%u2014such as her addiction to Purell (hello, product placement!)."   Film-Forward.com   Kent Turner B- "There are some moments that might annoy anyone over the age of ten. But the target market of young kids should just enjoy the adventure."   Film School Rejects   Kevin Carr B- "...an amalgamation of "Romancing the Stone" (writer leaves safe life to experience adventure), "Cloak & Dagger" (same actor portrays father and literary hero) and "Home Alone" (kid fends off adult home invaders)."   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford B+ "An eye-filling and heart-warming story"   Chicago Sun-Times   Nell Minow 1.5/4 "The only wonder eventually elicited by Nim's Island is of a mystified variety."   Slant Magazine   Nick Schager 3/5 "There's nothing very suspenseful going on ... but the cast and the story will appeal to both kids and adults."   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline C+ "Strictly for kids."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten 2/5 "devolves into a slapdash version of Home Alone on holiday"   Filmcritic.com   Sean O'Connell 6/10 "Over-written and awkwardly directed, it's nevertheless family-friendly, complete with flying lizards and a flatulent sea lion."   SSG Syndicate   Susan Granger  (1 - 19) of 19 OFCS Rating: 42% Rotten Page   1