Long before he was helping architect the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man or crafting the culinary delights of Chef , Jon Favreau took the helm of Zathura . Coming off the success of the holiday classic Elf , Favreau was a director interested in character-driven stories wrapped in high-concept packaging.
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The story centers on two bickering brothers, (Josh Hutcherson) and Danny (Jonah Bobo), who are left under the dubious care of their older sister, Lisa (Kristen Stewart), while their father (Tim Robbins) is at work. Long before he was helping architect the Marvel
In the pantheon of board-games-gone-wild films, one title often gets overshadowed by the thunderous stampede of Jumanji . While Robin Williams’ 1995 classic remains a cultural touchstone, its spiritual successor——deserves a second liftoff. Released in 2005 and directed by Jon Favreau (in his pre- Iron Man days), this film took the core concept of a magical, perilous game board and swapped the jungle vines for zero gravity. In the pantheon of board-games-gone-wild films, one title