Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem

On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

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57% liked it

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61% liked it

148 critics

PG, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Eric Brevig

Release Date: July 11, 2008

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DVD Release Date: October 28, 2008

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  • May 5, 2009
    When I first about this film I was thinking 'oh god' more crapola, but again I have been surprised. With so many versions to compete against there is a pretty high bar to hurdle but it hurdles it well. The effects are really nice and colourful, much alike the 60's version, there ...( read more)are some dodgy moments of bluescreen but generally it looks like a nice cross between 'Indy' and 'Pirates'. The dangers faced are corny and predictable including dinosaurs and man eating plants but the appeal of Fraser and the lighthearted enjoyment factor win through. You actually want Fraser to survive cos he does really seem like a nice guy.
    Its a really fun film in 2D and I can imagine in 3D its even better, with some great scenes in there which really give you that boys own,gritty, classic adventure feel that may be really silly but somehow just works, better than 'The Mummy' for me as its not taken as seriously.
    Watch out for the sea crossing and fish eating Nessie style monsters, a good abyss crossing on floating rocks and the Indy mine cart rip of haha
    :) fun.
  • April 15, 2009
    Cheesy good fun for the family, but seeing in 3-D is essential. Part thrill ride, part video game, part virtual reality, it is a lively and satisfying update of a good old-fashioned Saturday afternoon serial adventure saga. Icelandic actress Anita Briem is a plus.
  • March 29, 2009
    While the film itself may not be more than decent popcorn entertainment, having little more to do with the classic Jules Verne story than the basic idea, it is the IMAX experience that is so much fun and should be rated here. The film lacks the atmosphere and charm of the old Jam...( read more)es Mason adaption of the book, Brendan Fraser has to do little more than channel his Mummy performances here. That said, it is still action packed, fast, exciting and makes perfect use of the 3D-IMAX experience of animals, juices and obstacles coming at the audience. The result makes it hard not to leave the movie theater with a broad smile. 3D may be the future of cinema, after all.
  • February 16, 2009
    Fraser does it again
  • February 7, 2009
    I love films that were made for no other reason than the one of simply entertaining crowds. It was silly, shallow, pointless but fun nonetheless. I won't even bother talking about the direction or the performances because it is highly irrelevant. For what it is, it's a great film...( read more) -God knows we've seen awful childish sci-fi films. And seeing it in the 3D mode, made it all the better! A really bad movie but surely enough exciting and not at all tiring!
  • November 7, 2009
    advanture, family, romance.. it's perfect..
  • November 5, 2009
    I loved this movie it was so cute
  • November 3, 2009
    Waiting to see it ASAP once everything is finished.
  • November 3, 2009
    average, time pass movie, I wish to see this movie in imax.
  • November 3, 2009
    Entretenida. Brendan Fraser VUELVE a hacer papel de tontito... lo unico bueno de la pelicula es la chava guerita... mmmm!!!!!

Critic Reviews


July 21, 2008
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker

Most of the movie, directed by Eric Brevig, is as daft, outlandish, and speedy as it needs to be, and, for all its newfangled effects, touchingly old-fashioned in its reverence for the Jules Verne nov... full review

July 14, 2008
Kurt Loder, MTV

...the 3-D version of the film is good, dumb fun. In standard 2-D, I imagine, it would just be dumb, and much less fun full review

July 11, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Flat and predictable, though the visuals are often striking. full review

July 11, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

A movie that's faithful to an idea, and to a sense of adventure, more than to a specific work. full review

July 11, 2008
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

I don't know if 3-D could improve all movies (nothing could make The Love Guru funny) but it sure works here. full review

July 11, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Clean, lightweight escapism with a top-notch gimmick. full review

July 11, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

This is a fairly bad movie, and yet at the same time maybe about as good as it could be. full review

July 10, 2008
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

Special effects have come a long way since Jurassic Park, but you wouldn't know it from Journey to the Center of the Earth. full review

July 7, 2008
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

It would be barely passable under normal circumstances, but in 3-D it's a circus of excellent FX. full review

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Comments


  • perfectgentlemn
    October 24, 2008
    Loved This Movie! Excellent Action, Adventure, very entertaining, worth buying/renting/downloading/stealing...lol ;-) Enjoy.
  • Rosepetal75
    October 6, 2008
  • rachitachugh
    August 10, 2008
    When i was looking at the previews of this movie on t.v i believed this movie to be very different from all the other movies.. but when i went to see the movie in theatres i really wished that i should have gone to see the mummy instead of this movie beacuse it was'nt as i expected it to be.. plus the movie didnt have a lot of action as they showed in the commercials.. and the 3-d effects were not as fabulous either so.. basically JOURNEY TO THE CENTER O THE EARTH did'nt live upto my expectations! I'd probably rate this movie 3 stars!
  • tkchill02
    July 15, 2008
    I need a 3D theatre in my area. Would have LOVED to see this in 3D.... :(
  • george19957
    July 15, 2008
    i watched this movie in 2D and it wuz pretty sweet
    i wanna watch it in 3D sometime
  • Icecyrstal
    July 14, 2008
    I saw this today. It's a lot better without the "3D effects"
  • nekopinkchibicheeze
    July 13, 2008
    it made my eye's kinda hurt but it was so cool... i like the giant mushrooms!!! lol it was awesomeness!!!
  • ICAKAY93
    July 12, 2008
    I already went to see it, and it is one of the best movies made in 3D. If you have not seen the movie, I recommend you go sit back, relax, and enjoy the Ride!!!
  • sidneejordan12
    June 30, 2008
    well i saw the teaser trailer and it looked pretty good! i really like brendan frasier...but man is he getting old! and it is showing!...lol
  • fanscapemov
    June 20, 2008
    What's going on, y'all?

    For those of you looking for more Brendan this summer, the new Mummy movie is coming out August 1! I'm really excited for it and can't wait to see it when it hits theaters.

    Luckily for us, the full length trailer hit today! That way we can all get a little taste of what we'll get to see when the movie is released. If you want to check it out, you can view it here: http://www.papajohns.com

    Later!
    Lauren with PapaJohns.com

    Lauren -- With Papa John's

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