Journey to the Center of the Earth

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Academy Award-winning visual effects artist Eric Brevig makes his feature directorial debut with this adaptation of the classic Jules Verne fantasy starring Brendan Fraser. When an ambitious science professor Fraser develops a decidedly unconventional hypothesis, the mere mention of his name is enough to elicit laughter within the academic community. However, during a subsequent excursion to Iceland, the professor and his nephew make a major scientific discovery that sends them miles beneath the surface of the ...
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Overview

Academy Award-winning visual effects artist Eric Brevig makes his feature directorial debut with this adaptation of the classic Jules Verne fantasy starring Brendan Fraser. When an ambitious science professor Fraser develops a decidedly unconventional hypothesis, the mere mention of his name is enough to elicit laughter within the academic community. However, during a subsequent excursion to Iceland, the professor and his nephew make a major scientific discovery that sends them miles beneath the surface of the Earth, where they discover not only strange new worlds, but also encounter creatures so alien they appear to be from another world entirely.
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Special Features

Commentary by Brendan Fraser and director Eric Brevig; A World Within Our World: various historical "Hollow Earth Theories" about what lies beneath our planet's crust [in Hi-Def]; Being Josh: Profiling 12-year old costar Josh Hutcherson [in Hi-Def]; How to Make Dinosaur Drool [in Hi-Def]; Includes 3-D widescreen format plus 2-D widescreen format [limited time only]
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Jason Buchanan
A scientist and his nephew travel to Iceland in order to explore some unusual seismic activity, and instead stumble into the adventure of a lifetime in this family-friendly summer blockbuster that has the distinction of being the first full-length live-action feature shot in digital 3-D. The result is a harmless tale of family bonding that isn't too intense for the youngsters, but still feels rather generic, despite a few memorable action set pieces and some truly dazzling 3-D effects. Compare it to something like vintage Spielberg and you're bound to be disappointed, but take it as a typical summer blockbuster with the added benefit of being presented in 3-D, and odds are good that the kids will be happy and you'll at least walk out of the theater feeling as if you've gotten your money's worth. Things are a bit slow to start, as we learn that scientist Trevor Anderson Brendan Fraser has been carrying the torch of his missing brother's research ever since his brainy sibling disappeared on an Icelandic exhibition several years prior, and that his lab is about to close down due to lack of funds. When his teenage nephew, Sean Josh Hutcherson, arrives for a scheduled visit bearing a box of his father's old belongings, Trevor discovers a copy of his brother's favorite book -- Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth -- with some most unusual notes scribbled in the margins. Those notes may finally verify the controversial theories that made Trevor's brother the laughing stock of the entire scientific community, and in no time, the eager scientist and his nephew are on a plane bound for Iceland. From that point on, the adventure begins to quickly pick up steam. Journey to the Center of the Earth is a special-effects-heavy adventure film for the entire family, and as such it succeeds rather admirably; the action never gets so intense as to be genuinely frightening, potentially touchy themes of death and familial loss are handled with restrained honesty, and Fraser's portrayal of a heroic scientist is endearing in its cartoonish innocence. Screenwriters Michael D. Weiss, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett display a skillful knack for undercutting moments of high tension with playful humor, their deft handling of a hair-raising repelling scene and a treacherous trek across some magnetic rocks serving as two prime examples of how to keep viewers in suspense without putting them through too much punishment. Crafting a rousing adventure film that's entertaining for the little ones while staying safely in PG territory is no easy endeavor, and while the filmmakers behind Journey to the Center of the Earth walk this precarious tightrope with relative confidence, such compromises don't go entirely unnoticed in action scenes that may have otherwise had much more bite. Behind the camera, special-effects artist-turned-director Eric Brevig proves himself a competent first-time feature filmmaker by handling such action sequences as a turbulent mine ride and a toothy T. rex encounter with energy and a fair sense of visual flair. Of course, some of this flair will no doubt be diminished when the film is viewed in standard "flat" format -- as opposed to experiencing it in a theatrical setting in dynamic RealD 3-D -- but for parents in search of a summer blockbuster that isn't too intense for the kiddies and doesn't drag on too long for the adults, Journey to the Center of the Earth is a consistently entertaining adventure romp once the action gets flowing...and who knows, it might even encourage that little one to lay down the PSP and crack open a book for once as well.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/28/2008
  • UPC: 794043123412
  • Original Release: 2008

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  • Source: New Line Home Video
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:32:00
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Sales rank: 27,368

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Brendan Fraser Trevor Anderson
Anita Briem Hannah
Josh Hutcherson Sean Anderson
Cale Boyter
Michael Disco
Douglas Jones
Alex Schwartz
Mylan Stepanovich
Evan Turner
Technical Credits
Eric Brevig Director
Cale Boyter Co-producer
Mario Davignon Costumes/Costume Designer
Michael Disco Co-producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
Lindsay Fellows Musical Direction/Supervision
Jennifer Flackett Screenwriter
Beau Flynn Producer
Brendan Fraser Executive Producer
Charlotte Huggins Producer
Douglas Jones Co-producer
Michele Laliberte Art Director
Mark Levin Screenwriter
Andrew Lockington Score Composer
W. Mark McNair Executive Producer
Steven Rosenblum Editor
Elisabeth Rudolph Casting
David Sandefur Production Designer
Chuck Schuman Cinematographer
Alex Schwartz Co-producer
Paul Martin Smith Editor
Mylan Stepanovich Co-producer
Evan Turner Co-producer
Tripp Vinson Executive Producer
Michael D. Weiss Screenwriter
Dirk Westervelt Editor
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The 3D used on the DVD is the retro-1950,s technology, Very disappointing compared with the theatre version that used the new 21st century 3D technology.

    If you're a fan of special effects you'll probably like this DVD even though it uses the old 1950's 3D technology. If you can put up with the cardboard and red and green cellophane glasses that come in the package,and if you turn out the lights, this DVD may provide you with some retro 3D enjoyment. HOWEVER,,, If your expecting 21st century 3D, as was used in the theatre version, you may be disappointed.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    Jules Verne: Seven Novels (Barnes & Noble's Library of Essential Writers Series)

    Wow!

    Journey to the Center of the Earth was an amazing movie even when it wasn't in 3D. The plot revolved around 3 main characters but it was never boring. I HIGHLY reccommend this movie to anyone who loves adventure.

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    A fun family movie

    This was a movie that our whole family enjoyed. It was kind of corny and lots of fun. I was able to watch it with my teenage boys with none of us being embarrassed over sexual scenes/innuendos. It was nice to find a movie that we all liked that didn't have a lot of guns/wars/killing. We highly recommend it!

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
    Mysterious Island
    Forbidden Planet
    The Day the Earth Stood Still
    Jason and the Argonauts

    Don't waste your money!

    This movie is absolutely awful & boring except for the dinosaur chase scene which lasts all of 2 seconds! Brandon Frasier is wasted in this film compared to his contribution to the recent Universal, The Mummy sequels. I strongly suggest you invest in the earlier version:<BR/>Journey to the Center of the Earth<BR/>Director: Henry Levin Cast: Pat Boone, James Mason, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker<BR/>Wide Screen / Stereo / Mono<BR/>UPC: 024543050094Original Release Date: 1959Label: 20TH CENTURY FOX<BR/>Sales Rank: 1,102 Rating: *****

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