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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) -- 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.

Overview

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5.9/10   20,207 votes
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Director:
Eric Brevig
Writers (WGA):
Michael D. Weiss (screenplay) and
Jennifer Flackett (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
11 July 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
Same Planet. Different World.
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) Movie Review from The Massie Twins more (174 total)

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Also Known As:
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D (USA) (3-D version)
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Australia)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments.; Rated PG-13 for some bloody sci-fi violence. (special edition)
Runtime:
93 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Icelandic
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS
Filming Locations:
Iceland more
Company:
Walden Media more

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Trivia:
The character name "Maxwell Anderson" (the late brother of Brendan Fraser's character) is an in-joke reference to the famous American playwright of that name, many of whose works have been filmed. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In the tube, Trevor tries to light the magnesium with a flare. Seconds later, the flare is out. Flares usually last up to 15 minutes, but they can be smothered. more
Quotes:
Trevor: [holds up Max's yo-yo] This was your old man's PSP. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#26.12)" (2009) more

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A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is this film 3D only?
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37 out of 67 people found the following comment useful.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) Movie Review from The Massie Twins, 11 July 2008
Author: joel massie (GoneWithTheTwins) from www.GoneWithTheTwins.com

While Journey to the Center of the Earth will readily appeal to its target audience of youngsters and the easily impressed, its ridiculous story won't earn the respect of any longtime Jules Verne fans. The jokes alternate between rather amusing and blatantly failed, but the creative implementation of 3D effects pleasantly surprise, balancing out the whole Journey into a much more palatable affair.

Everyone knows you can't travel to the center of the Earth. Everyone except for publicly criticized science professor Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser), who journeys to the mythical "world within a world" to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of this brother. Accompanying him is his nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson) and their pretty mountain guide Hannah (Anita Briem) who will join in his fantastic adventures in a lost land of terrifying creatures and prehistoric danger.

Glowing hummingbirds, magnetic floating rocks, and giant carnivorous plants may sound pretty silly, and that's because they are. However, when such creations are thrown into a 3D movie they become spectacular moments of visual brilliance. Except perhaps the floating rocks. But Journey does well in its main reason for existence, and generates an ample amount of creative uses for its medium. From things jumping out of the screen, to more things jumping out of the screen, Journey wastes no opportunity to throw every manner of object or deadly creature at its audience, resulting in an abundance of visual stimulation and a noticeable absence on solid storytelling. At least the former was expected.

The true "Verneian" will be dismayed to learn that little remains familiar between this latest adventure to the Earth's core and the original novel. And while it may be unfair to compare it to the book or even the 1959 film, director Eric Brevig's vision often feels like an excuse to use a famous title rather than a sincere adaptation. Goofy comedy replaces earnest, though far-fetched, explanations and the unfriendly locale thrives on stereotypical monstrosities designed specifically for dimensional effects. Odd musical bouts aside, the '59 version utilizes a human antagonist for an extra layer of depth on a film already submerged deep within the Earth's crust, and a race for discovery accompanies the challenge of survival. This new Journey substitutes in a young boy for a young man, a bumbling scientist for a genius professor, and an animated avian for an Icelandic handyman, but at least the female protagonist remains, this time in the form of a mountain guide. Unfortunately all elements of drama and romance take a backseat to the outlandish action and phosphorescent birds.

If curiosity (or the kids) gets the better of you and you must take this Journey, make sure you see it in 3D. Otherwise, once the story rapidly tires, the only thing you'll be able to fall back on is the headrest of your theater chair.

- The Massie Twins

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