Bridge to Terabithia

Yesterday I saw a science-fiction movie, Bridge to Terabithia.  This movie was filled with abundant imaginations.  Jess and Leslie used their imagination to build a magic kingdom which belongs with them.  At there, they could get rid of constraints of reality, such as annoying housework and mean classmates, and just enjoy the wonderful time they get along with each other.  However, Leslie lost her life in accident and Jess lost his best friend from then on.  Leslie, who brings Jess into the world of imagination, influenced Jess deeply and gave him unforgivable memories. 

When I saw this movie, I felt somehow their magic kingdom is ridiculous.  Which place would exist giant, fairies, or even horrible evil forces?  Rationally, I realized the kingdom is fake, and all things appeared in there just their imagination.  In the movie, Leslie told Jess that he should keep his mind wide open, and then he could see everything.  The words touched my narrow heart deeply.  It struck me that my ability of illusion has decreased as I grow up gradually.  The girl who usually holds many dreams and exceptions toward the world has gone.  I became as Jess’s father, a typical adult, who disagreed those imagination and forgot the fancy in childhood.


This movie also reminded me of my childhood, the time which were free-minded.  In children’s world, everything would happen and they could become anything we want to be with their imagination.  Alas!  Having abundant imagination is really a wonderful thing, isn’t it?  Without imaginative power, our lives are serious and boring.  I think I will try to find back the innocence which I had lost for long.  In spite of I probably couldn’t find them, I will do my best to keep my mind wide open, just like Leslie did.