Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing.
Danny and Walter are two brothers who barely get along even while driving their parents to distraction as their older sister tries to ignore them. Despite their squabbling, the brothers manage cooperate enough to play an old mechanical board game named Zathura. However, after their first move, they find that the game has apparently flung them, their sister and their entire house into outer space. Furthermore, the brothers surmise the only way to return home is to finish the game. However with almost every move, new dangers arise as the siblings find themselves learning to cooperate in ways they never expected as they realize what they mean to each other.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Kristen Stewart admitted she was disturbed to see the life-size replica made of her for the scenes where Lisa is frozen.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When the Zorgons first appear, they shoot out the windows in the kitchen. But later, when the astronaut is telling the kids to shut off all the lights, the windows are intact.
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Quotes
Dad:
By the way, it makes me uncomfortable when you say "hooking up". Lisa:
Why? It's not like it means anything. Dad:
Hope it doesn't. Lisa:
It doesn't. It's just an expression. Dad:
Hope it is. Lisa:
It is! God, when should never have rented Thirteen. See more »