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Journey to the Centre of the Earth (2008) Certificate PG

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

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Rated 3.0 stars
Average rating
(61%)
 
Starring: Brendan Fraser | Josh Hutcherson | Anita Briem | Giancarlo Caltabiano | Garth Gilker | Kaniehtiio Horn
Director: Eric Brevig
Studio: ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO
Run time: 92 mins
Collections: 100 Hot Hits
Genres: Action/Adventure | Family | Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Languages: English
Released: November 03, 2008

In "Journey to the Center of the Earth, science professor Trevor Anderson's untraditional hypotheses have met with skepticism from the academic community. But, on an expedition in Iceland - accompanied by his nephew Sean and Hannah, their local guide - he stumbles upon a major discovery which leads them on a thrilling trek deep beneath the Earth's surface.

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83 out of 85 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
superb..........................

williamsgwynfa from , 24th June, 2008

this film is superb. 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth - 3-D' stars Brendan Fraser as Trevor, Josh Hutcherson as Sean and Anita Briem as Hannah, and is an adaptation of the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. A science professor whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation, goes backpacking across Iceland with his two companions, to locate his missing brother. Whilst hiking up a mountain, the explorers fall into a deep pit, taking them to the 'center of the Earth.' As they get used to their surroundings, they find a cave that leads them deeper and deeper, down into the bowels of the planet. And as so they continue onwards, on a quest to find out what has happened to the scientist's missing brother, Trevor, his nephew and their mountain guide, discovers a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. There they discover a bizarre landscape filled with terrifying creatures. Subsequently the eruption of a massive volcano causes a sudden increase in temperature, forcing the trio to make a daring escape, before the heat and other dangers can overpower them. Will they escape a grizzily fate...? Watch the film to find out...........

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29 out of 31 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
Out of this world!

A Customer from Livingston, 1st May, 2008

Saw the trailer for this in the USA..Absolutely stunning special effects and cinematography, can't wait for UK release.

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17 out of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4.0 stars
5 stars for technology 2 for content : 3-D

dougthom from , 20th July, 2008

Disney at a tipping point. The execution of this movie is more 'a blueprint for a theme park more than a movie'. It clearly shows what can be done with Digital 3D and with that in mind there are a load of movies that I would love to see in this - typically SciFi and the conceptualization of User Interfaces not possible until now. Watching the movie requires Read-D glasses and an enhanced ticket price of an extra £3 or more. The story line is weak as is a rushed version of previous executions of this story. If you take away the effects you will feel cheated. So all you are left with is the new Disney World ' theme park ride' that has... A good Rollercoaster setup (now if only Final Destination was done in Digital 3-D) the falling down tunnels (water flume rides), the underwater scenes, and that sodding, over used 'cute' blue bird. (its now not a crime to want to murder Disney). And to follow this is the next project - 'Journey to Atlantis' :(. So this is one to ONLY see at the movies - as on DVD it will have to rely on the story. On the brighter side.... I would pay the extra £3+ just for seeing a movie in 3-D till the novelty wore off. I would love to see BattleStar Galatica or StarTrek-TNG or StarGate in this where you have a large immersive space for action scenes. Then add to that well thought out (and synchronized sound stage) you cant help having a winner. This will pull people back to the movies in their droves as it is not possible at home even with the best Blue Ray setup to have anything like this. What Disney has done is a load of CHEAP special effects (the bouncing coloured balls, the insect licking your face - plenty of Trite/Predictable game park STOCK effects. This leaves you with the feeling of Shallow Manipulation. You have just been mugged! If you are a 5yo kid and not been to see this at a Disney Theme park it will be fun for the kids, if you are an adult, you will be looking at what could be. So you cannot expect anything more from a Theme Park Ride company, but you could expect more from a movie company. I will never be watching this movie again except when it is on at christmas - as once it has ended at the cinema it will make its way quicly to the supermarket clearence shelves. Dissappointment - thy name is Disney.

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11 out of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
It's only the beginning...

Mickey Mouse from Dorset, England, 17th August, 2008

Great old-fashioned fun adventure film. Brendan Fraser excells at this sort of movie, and it was a joy to watch from start to finish - especially in 3D! Personally, this sort of movie is probably my favourite. It doesn't have an intricate plot or Oscar-winning performances. If you want that, you obviously wouldn't watch this. What it does offer is non-stop action thrills, loveable characters and feelgood humour for all the family. It can be a bit predictable, even for this genre of movie, but I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same. It isn't perfect by any means, but it doesn't really try to be and doesn't take itself too seriously. And the 3D effect was awesome too - it really opened my eyes as to how totally un-3D regular movies are. It wasn't just the action moments where things jump out of the screen, but also the times when characters are just speaking. There is so much depth to the room and it's surroundings, it's truly something special. I can't wait to see this more in movies. Although I did love this aspect of the film, I do look forward to future films that take more advantage of the effect's real potential, as I felt this was only the beginning to a truly groundbreaking visual experience. Overall, I highly recommend this film, even non-3D viewing would have been cool. It's good fun entertainment at it's best.

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Rated 4.0 stars
Family fun

A Customer from Plymouth, England, 18th March, 2010

The whole family enjoyed this movie. Great light hearted entertainment. Better than I expected.

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Rated 3.0 stars
meh. its ok.

dalaeshrimp from , 4th March, 2010

As films go, this is no masterpiece. Ok,the visuals are pretty amazing in places, but the makers of this movie have thrown away everything but the bare bones when it comes to the original story. Its an ok way to waste a couple of hours.. but thats about all.And clearly it would be better to watch in 3d.

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Rated 3.0 stars
journey to the centre of the earth

A Customer from paisley, scotland, 22nd February, 2010

Really enjoyed this film, my 3yr loved it even watched it twice. This film had a few funny bits in it and a lot of gripping bits too.

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Rated 2.0 stars
prepubescents may only apply

awakeasleep from , 17th February, 2010

Most definately a fantasy adventure for under 13 year olds. As an adult I prefer the memories of watching the original version

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