Despite criticisms by other commenters, this made-for-TV version is more realistic for the simple reason that because the actors have less film experience and act less precociously than in later versions, they seem more like REAL kids of their age group.
We all know that too many "teen" films and TV series are cast with obvious 20-somethings (such as 90210) which stretches the suspension of disbelief to the maximum and which may even create distorted, unattainable role models for growing adolescents.
Incidentally, one commenter said that there was no actual "bridge" to Terabithia shown in the film, when in fact it was represented by a that had fallen over the gully--the tree shown in the closing scene over which the little sister was helped to cross by her brother.
We all know that too many "teen" films and TV series are cast with obvious 20-somethings (such as 90210) which stretches the suspension of disbelief to the maximum and which may even create distorted, unattainable role models for growing adolescents.
Incidentally, one commenter said that there was no actual "bridge" to Terabithia shown in the film, when in fact it was represented by a that had fallen over the gully--the tree shown in the closing scene over which the little sister was helped to cross by her brother.