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57 out of 100

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4.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

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  • Starring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson
  • Summary: During a scientific expedition in Iceland, visionary scientist Trevor Anderson , his nephew Sean and their beautiful local guide, Hannah, are unexpectedly trapped in a cave from which their only escape is to go deeper and deeper into the depths of the Earth. Traveling through never-before-seen worlds, the trio comes face-to-face with surreal and unimaginable creatures--including man-eating plants, giant flying piranha, glow birds and terrifying dinosaurs from days past. The explorers soon realize that as volcanic activity increases around them, they must find a way back to the earth's surface before it is too late. (Warner Brothers)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Kim Newman
    80
    Fraser on form, 3D dinosaurs, geology lessons, phosphorecent hummingbirds, killer flying fish, theme park rides, Icelandic babe - what's not to like? It skews young, but is everything an 8-12 year-old could want. Older siblings and parents will have nothing to complain about either.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    60
    This first feature by veteran visual effects supervisor Eric Brevig has its transporting, if benign, charms.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    30
    If the 3D here is better than average, SLIGHTLY, the rest of the movie brings it way, way down--not quite to the center of the earth, but at least a good six feet under.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 14 out of 38
  1. phils.
    10
    Excellent Saturday morning fun. My 6 year old loved - and that is who it is aimed at - excellent cartoon fun.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Treblotski
    4
    For 2008, this movie has to bad GCI. Too bad. With these bad visuals along with those **** stupid jokes, this movie goes straight down to 4 points. It could have done better.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    3
    Dafuq.
    • 4 of 5 users said yes

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