Original: Jessica Grose of The Village Voice commended director CsupÃ for omitting "cutesy tween stereotypes", and felt Jesse's relationship with his father elevated Bridge to Terabithia from "a good kids movie to a classic contender".
Simplified: Jessica Grose of The Village Voice praised director CsupÃ for not showing "cutesy tween (neither a child, nor a teenager) stereotypes." She felt Jess' relationship with his father made Bridge to Terabithia from "a good kids movie to a classic contender".