Gulliver's Travels

Name: Gulliver's Travels
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Released: December 25, 2010
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Emily Blunt, Jack Black, Jason Segel

2010

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GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

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Movie Details & Credits

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 25, 2010

Starring: Emily Blunt, Jack Black, Jason Segel

Summary: In a contemporary re–imagining of the classic tale, Jack Black stars as Gulliver, a big–talking mailroom clerk who, after he's mistakenly assigned a travel piece on the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of very tiny people. At firstIn a contemporary re–imagining of the classic tale, Jack Black stars as Gulliver, a big–talking mailroom clerk who, after he's mistakenly assigned a travel piece on the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of very tiny people. At first enslaved by the diminutive and industrious Liliputians, and later declared their hero, Gulliver comes to learn that it’s how big you are on the inside that counts. (20th Century Fox)
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Director: Rob Letterman

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy

Rating: PG

Runtime: 85 min

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92	#92 Most Discussed Movie of 2010

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Critic Reviews

Tampa Bay Times - Steve Persall

Dec 22, 2010

This is what the holidays need: a good, Swift kick in the funny bone. Read full review

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Rick Groen

Dec 25, 2010

For a novel written nearly 300 years ago by a dour Irish cleric with a mad-on about the material world and a satiric mindset dark enough to flirt with misanthropy, it's amazing how well Gulliver's Travels travels. Even Jack Black can't ruin the thing, although not for lack of trying. Read full review

New York Daily News - Elizabeth Weitzman

Dec 25, 2010

The cast gamely tries to keep up, with the scene-stealing O'Dowd making the strongest impression. Still, it all feels so lazy and familiar that adults may find themselves hoping Black will start to challenge himself again - and the more swiftly the better. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine - Pam Grady

Dec 22, 2010

A movie that ought to entice people to want to travel with Gulliver instead inveigles them to run from him. Read full review

Orlando Sentinel - Roger Moore

Dec 25, 2010

The villains are weak and the narrative has little drive to it. Read full review

Rolling Stone - Peter Travers

Jan 7, 2011

At one point, Black puts out a fire by pissing on it. It's my job as a critic to piss on this dumb excuse for a movie. Consider it done. Read full review

Christian Science Monitor - Peter Rainer

Dec 21, 2010

A movie of such stupendous uninspiration that, watching it, I didn't know whether to be affronted or hornswoggled. Movies this monumentally dreadful, after all, don't come along every day. Read full review

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tomgi

Jul 6, 2015

I've really enjoyed this movie. It's the second time I've seen it now, and some parts really made me laugh. When I saw the metascore, I couldn't believe my eyes. It deserves a much better score in my opinion. Thumbs up for Jack Black!

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Zilcell

Dec 2, 2011

This is a cool movie. I thought it was funny, even if others did not laugh. In some ways, I think the story of this movie is better than the story of the book. I also prefer this modern story better.

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DanBurrito

Nov 28, 2015

Ok, I'm assuming from reading all these other reviews that a lot of you are die-hard fanatics of the book. There's nothing wrong with that but when was this movie advertised as a faithful adaptation? If you get past how different it is from its source material, it's a funny, enjoyable movieOk, I'm assuming from reading all these other reviews that a lot of you are die-hard fanatics of the book. There's nothing wrong with that but when was this movie advertised as a faithful adaptation? If you get past how different it is from its source material, it's a funny, enjoyable movie with a hilarious performance from Jack Black and some committed performances from Jason Segal, Chris O' Dowd, and Emily Blunt. The jokes are much smarter than reviews would have you believe and I was Laughing out loud at a lot of them. Lighten up and stop being so serious people-enjoy it for what it is! Collapse… Expand

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grandpajoe6191

Sep 15, 2011

"Gulliver's Travels" is not funny. The story is not funny, Jack Black delivers a decent performance, the depth of the movie is shallow....It is NOT funny.

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KarthXLR

Dec 29, 2010

Very little redeems this movie from the punishing 2-hour running time. Juvenile, disgusting, and completely unfunny. The CG looks good, but there's nothing special.

4 of 5 users found this helpful41

EpicLadySponge

Jan 20, 2016

A movie failure based on the book which is way better than this movie. If you actually read the book, guess what? This movie doesn't contain what it has on the book.

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Supermom4

Dec 30, 2010

This was the worst film I have ever seen. It is what prompted me to find and register on this site to submit my first ever review. My kids thought it was stupid and a waste of time. Not funny. Portrays the very worst of sleazy lazy north American non-culture. A cheesy money grab. Don'tThis was the worst film I have ever seen. It is what prompted me to find and register on this site to submit my first ever review. My kids thought it was stupid and a waste of time. Not funny. Portrays the very worst of sleazy lazy north American non-culture. A cheesy money grab. Don't bother seeing it-read the book. Given that it is based on literature, too bad they waste such great potential.… Expand

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