Journey to the Center of the Earth

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Jack L @RT22102532 18h *Journey to the Center of the Earth* is a solidly fun adventure film that I actually think was improved upon by its sequel, with Brendan Fraser bringing his usual infectious charm to the lead role and the story's premise making for an entertaining ride. There are some enjoyable action sequences throughout, and the dynamic between Fraser and Josh Hutcherson keeps the film engaging even when the plot is fairly predictable. The CGI has definitely aged poorly and the film loses a bit of steam as it approaches the climax, but it's a perfect plane movie—which is exactly where I watched it! See more Robert F @RT29345612 4d This is just a flat out fun movie! A highly entertaining family-oriented thrill ride that doesn't let up from start to finish. There's nothing deep about the plot, but it really didn't need to be at all. Visually, it still holds up reasonably well after 18 years. Fraser, Hutcherson, and Briem worked quite well together. If they ever re-release this film in theaters, I'd definitely go and see it again. By every metric, this is the perfect family adventure movie. See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Jun 7 Not much of a story, but the adventure delivers. The CGI & VFX hold up very well. Fast moving screenplay keep things entertaining without dragging. A fun little timepass ride! See more matthias S @Thescreenasvor Mar 11 3/5 ⭐️ Rewatching *Journey to the Center of the Earth* is basically a nostalgia trip for me. I’m still a fan of Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson, and the whole idea that Jules Verne’s books are actually journals from real adventures is such a fun concept. I still genuinely believe this could’ve been the start of a really great adventure franchise. The special effects are pretty rough now and the directing is honestly not great either, but there’s something super comforting about this movie. It’s goofy, earnest, and full of that late-2000s adventure energy that just makes it an easy, cozy watch. See more Teddy W @RT91896864 Nov 23 this is verry bad movie when i in science class teacher is stop movie and we have to write and people have been talking the entire time pls make this stop tell them of for being loud pls See more Blu B @RT43513976 Nov 12 You know as good as the 1959 classic is, I can see 100% it being improved upon in a remake with the right direction behind it. It's not one of those films that truly a remake is not warranted. However, this isn't it. It takes the scientific wonder and trades it for more along the lines of Indiana Jones/Uncharted type thrills instead. In effect diluting the quality of the material signifcantly. It has a popcorn family movie feel to it. The soundtrack is great and I actually like it better than the 59' one. It's used quite well and it's the one thing I can say that is better here. It cuts down on the runtime by over 40 minutes from the other and it does move fast throughout. But it sacrifices substance and wonder for amusement park thrills instead. Editing is solid though and it does flow quite well. Cinematogrpahy and acting isn't bad either. The major strike though is the horrifically bad CGI special effects. I mean my god everytime they come up they are so laughably horrific and the 3D also just makes it worse that it completely takes you out of the expierence completely. Man while the original effects are dated it looks worlds and I mean worlds better than this. The dinosaur scenes are just....I can't believe I'm saying it but the lizards with spine fans glued on looked way better. Granted lots of these scenes in either version are very hard to do practically in any sort which gives me a lot of respect for the 59' version and what they did. Fraiser isn't bad in this and reminds me of his performance in The Mummy. He's got decent chemistry with Hutchinson. The love interest is so forgettable though and no Duck here. As simple as the characters in the original were, they were better. Frasier here feels more unintentionally goofy than Mason who nailed the balance ofsmart but also child like wonder much better. If someone hadn't seen the 59' one I'd say they'd think this is entertaining and I can see a kid liking this also. But I think for most people I'd say watch the 59' one if you want a better family movie adventure. And there are much better popcorn movies out there. See more Read all reviews

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