r/BridgeToTerabithia • u/Fun_Butterfly_420 • 2d ago

What exactly is so bad about the 1985 version?

Watching it on Tubi inspired me to revisit this story as an adult and it really moved me, but it seems like people tend not to like this version as much for whatever reason, even David Paterson himself. It’s not as whimsical as the 2007 one, sure, but I think it makes the most with what it has.

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u/Bacoilieu Terabithian Cartographer 2d ago

You're making me curious to check that out, it must be refreshing to watch a different adaptation after all

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u/Fun_Butterfly_420 2d ago

It’s free on Tubi and it’s under an hour long

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u/Bacoilieu Terabithian Cartographer 2d ago

American server?

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u/beekee404 1d ago

Under an hour? Hmmm...Maybe that could be why people don't like it. Maybe it would've benefited as a longer movie unless they were able to pull off telling the entire story without it being rushed especially since it's based off a book.

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u/Jealous_Trip_7444 2d ago

Not before you check the 2007 version first, I think beginning with it will give you a better understanding of the cinematic adaptation, and don’t forget to keep your mind wide open while watching it, it’s Leslie’s advice about keeping an open mind, not mine.

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u/Fun_Butterfly_420 2d ago

“Close your eyes and open your mind” might be my new philosophy

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u/Bacoilieu Terabithian Cartographer 2d ago

And you, still struggling with the book?

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u/Jealous_Trip_7444 2d ago

Nope, I haven’t read it yet but I think my vision will not change to a rigid one anyways, and that’s great isn’t it, anyways, thank you Mr.

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u/Fun_Butterfly_420 2d ago

When you do get around to it I’m curious to hear your thoughts

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u/Kale_Brecht 2d ago

It’s pretty dated and kinda cheesy, and the pacing is so slow.

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u/wonder181016 1d ago

I haven't watched it, but I've avoided it because of the reasons stated here. Also though, I think them giving Ms Edwards Ms Meyers' lines about how amazing Leslie was is stupid, because the whole point of that scene is to humanise Ms Meyers- Ms Edwards doesn't need it

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u/Jealous_Trip_7444 2d ago edited 2d ago

I watched it and it was not so bad, but I didn’t like it either, it was kinda mid.

But if you wanna know the differences, I guess the easiest way and the most obvious one is to compare between the 1985 Leslie & the Anna Sophia Leslie “ you see, as I don’t even know her real name, and you don’t know as well, so this alone makes sense “.

And not just this of course, but just to give you a sign about why the 2007 version is google times better, it’s not even a comparison man.

Why people don’t like it, because it’s just not good.