Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

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• John M

  
  Surprisingly light and easy to watch. completely fantastic fare with decent effects, something kids will enjoy and ooooh and awwwe over.

• Sophie B

  
  I did see this after the first one which isn't always ideal and I can say I wonder how on earth it got a sequel commissioned. The story was cliche and simple, the characters were stereotypical and uninteresting and the acting was pretty bad. The visual effects were ok and pretty… More
  I did see this after the first one which isn't always ideal and I can say I wonder how on earth it got a sequel commissioned. The story was cliche and simple, the characters were stereotypical and uninteresting and the acting was pretty bad. The visual effects were ok and pretty much the only redeeming feature of this film. To be missed.

• KJ P

  
  "Journey to the Center of the Earth" let's you know right from the start that the premise is going to be silly, so you begin to accept it for what it is, even if some of the facts are distinguishably fake. After Sean (Josh Hutcherson) is dropped off at his uncles house… More
  "Journey to the Center of the Earth" let's you know right from the start that the premise is going to be silly, so you begin to accept it for what it is, even if some of the facts are distinguishably fake. After Sean (Josh Hutcherson) is dropped off at his uncles house while his mom is looking for a new place for them to live, his uncle (Brendan Fraser) goes through his dead brother's (Sean's dad) discoveries. They find that there may in fact be a center to the earth. This film is a fantastically fun family adventure film. Sure the dialogue is simple and laughable, the effects are cheesy, the premise is quirky, but when you place yourself into this world, it just seems like it was meant to be that way. This film is much better than it should be. "Journey to the Center of the Earth," plain and simple, is a hell of a lot of fun!

• Phil H

  
  When I first about this film I was thinking 'oh god more crapol, 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,… More
  When I first about this film I was thinking 'oh god more crapol, 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 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 light hearted 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.

• Dean !

  
  An ok action/adventure film for the whole family to enjoy, especially younger kids. The story isn't great, but the visuals and SFX are pretty good. It has enough to keep all ages entertained for 90 minutes but the kids will no doubt enjoy it more.

• Mike S

  
  Jules Verne must be turning in his grave right now. For the past few years, we've helplessly witnessed as beloved classics like <i>Around the World in 80 Days</i> and <i>10 000 Leagues under the Sea</i> have been beaten, abused and robbed of all their soul… More
  Jules Verne must be turning in his grave right now. For the past few years, we've helplessly witnessed as beloved classics like <i>Around the World in 80 Days</i> and <i>10 000 Leagues under the Sea</i> have been beaten, abused and robbed of all their soul and dignity. I mean, just look at what <i>The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen</i> did to Captain Nemo. Granted that they're still watchable and somewhat enjoyable in their new and reinvented forms, but considering the pure story-telling brilliance of Verne's original work, you can't help but think that Hollywood has long since stopped caring. As for this film, it's pretty much the same thing. Although not bad, it's leagues away from the greatness of the source material. Entertaining yes, but so crammed with blue screens and unconvincing CGI, that it comes off more like a video game than anything else. Decent, as far as family adventures go, but I'm sure glad I didn't pay to see it in the cinema.

• Brad W

  
  3D propaganda wins again. The plot was boting, the cast was ba, but the visuals will keep people happy and one of those films where it actually pays to have seen it in 3D, it was an okay movie and I got my 3D moneys worth.

• Alexander D

  
  JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH was OK. I don't plan on watching it again.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Giancarlo Caltabiano, Kaniehtiio Horn, Garth Gilker Director: Eric Brevig Summary: A hunch and the defunding of his lab prompt geology professor Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) -- whose outrageous theories have made him a… More
  Cast: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Giancarlo Caltabiano, Kaniehtiio Horn, Garth Gilker Director: Eric Brevig Summary: A hunch and the defunding of his lab prompt geology professor Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) -- whose outrageous theories have made him a laughingstock in academia -- to set off for Iceland in search of a portal to Earth's core. With his sullen teenage nephew (Josh Hutcherson) in tow and a fetching mountaineer (Anita Briem) as a guide, Anderson finds a passageway leading to a vast primordial world at the center of the planet. My Thoughts: "It was OK. The kids really liked it and laughed throughout. It was funny. But definitely more of a kids film. I love Brendan Fraser, and he's really good in these kinds of kid flicks. Josh Hutcherson was good in this as well. The kids really like him from films like Zathura and R.V. It was a cute film, but more for the kiddo's."

• Ginny  

  
  Horrible casting with an equally proportioned horrible directing. Nice visuals, but over-all could have been better.

• Richard C

  
  B-

• Dead A

  
  Liked this movie :)

• Jason O

  
  I didn't see this at theater or in 3D, so maybe I'm missing something, but I did watch the movie on the computer. It was ok, but the original from 1959 is sooooooooooooooo much better!!

• jay n

  
  An amusement park ride masquerading as a movie but taken on those terms it's okay.

• Dean M

  
  There's something sweet and childish about the 3-D gimmick, and this is notable among recent movies for not being ashamed of its contrivances - the whole point is to stick trilobite antennae in your face, take you on a <i>Temple of Doom</i>-style underground… More
  There's something sweet and childish about the 3-D gimmick, and this is notable among recent movies for not being ashamed of its contrivances - the whole point is to stick trilobite antennae in your face, take you on a <i>Temple of Doom</i>-style underground rollercoaster ride or have you plummet miles iwth the screaming heroes. This is the first 3-D film to combine live-action and CGI to any great extent (<i>Beowulf</i> was all CG), and - though early trailers looked murky - the effect is often startlingly good. Brendan Fraser gives an open-hearted adventurous performance as a genuinely daring scientist: it's funny and touching when his companions are overcome to find valuable jewels but he is as excited by ordinary rocks. Josh Hutcherson has the usual arc from sulky tween to fully-engaged adventurer, but is miraculously non-icky and especially fine in an outstanding sequence where he crosses a chasm.

• Jens S

  
  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 James… More
  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 James 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.

• Douglas W C

  
  Fraser does it again

• Sanjaya &

  
  After watching this movie, I know that Brendan Faser's special ability is to make people (especially family) laugh with his ridiculous action... Since first saw him in George Of The Jungle, I know that he has a great potential for becoming an 'A' class Hollywood… More
  After watching this movie, I know that Brendan Faser's special ability is to make people (especially family) laugh with his ridiculous action... Since first saw him in George Of The Jungle, I know that he has a great potential for becoming an 'A' class Hollywood actor... And even this movie is very light and just for family fun, but this movie is the movie that every family will seek for if they're need a refreshment and no wonder if this movie came up with a huge success in Box Office chart... Unfortunately I watched this movie not in 3D, so I can't really enjoy the fun that this movie offers to us... Even I just saw it on 2D, but I admit that I enjoy watching this movie... Great movie for family fun!

• Jani H

  
  "I call dibs on the mountain guide. - What? You're thirteen, you can't call dibs." So here it is. The "famous" 3D feature starring Brendan Fraser, the man mostly remembered for his goofy adventure roles. Everybody knows Jules Verne and his books.… More
  "I call dibs on the mountain guide. - What? You're thirteen, you can't call dibs." So here it is. The "famous" 3D feature starring Brendan Fraser, the man mostly remembered for his goofy adventure roles. Everybody knows Jules Verne and his books. They're good entertainment and classics. My opinion is, no one will remember this movie in the future... No point telling about the story but I guess it's meant to be an enjoyable "family fun" feature. I'm sure most will agree. It's kinda entertaining, has likeable characters and beautiful visuals. But I didn't see it in 3D, so it doesn't give anything new and amazing for me. "No one gets dibs on the mountain guide."

• Gordon A

  
  Very much an 'event' cinema movie for young kids with a simple story and characters. Without 3D, the CGI isn't well rendered and the actors are distinct from the environments which spoils the illusion. Harmless fluff but adults will be bored.

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