Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this?

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5.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 89 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. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    80
    Terrific family entertainment, an action comedy on a par with "Night at the Museum" and "National Treasure."
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    60
    This first feature by veteran visual effects supervisor Eric Brevig has its transporting, if benign, charms.
  4. 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: 22 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 15 out of 41
  1. phils.
    10
    Excellent Saturday morning fun. My 6 year old loved - and that is who it is aimed at - excellent cartoon fun.
  2. heyitsmegrif4
    8
    Journey to the center of the Earth is funny, entertaining and visually dazzling and the chemistry between the three stars lights up the screen which helps the film be a heartfelt and surprisingly original adventure. I give this movie 79%.… Expand
  3. AustinM.
    7
    I'd would give this a 6, but 3D gave it a point up. I'd say this a really good family film. Really Good. I was expecting it to be atleast okay, because I saw the Mummy movies with Brendan Fraser, and he was good in those. This movie actually beat my expectations. Watch this with a mediocre feeling, you'll like it more.… Expand
  4. cameronmorewood
    4
    It's not completely unbearable, but the script is trash, and the CGI effects are mediocre at best.

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