Journey to the Center of the Earth

Name: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Family
Released: July 11, 2008
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson

2008

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JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 11, 2008

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 withDuring 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

Director: Eric Brevig

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 93 min

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81	#81 Most Discussed Movie of 2008
53	#53 Most Shared Movie of 2008

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Washington Post - Ann Hornaday

Terrific family entertainment, an action comedy on a par with "Night at the Museum" and "National Treasure." Read full review

New York Post - Lou Lumenick

The most entertaining 3-D movie I've ever seen. Read full review

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - William Arnold

It's harmless fun, and it makes for an often impressive display of the latest generation of computer-wizardry. But the enterprise is utterly void of substance: instantly forgettable and about as enriching as a rerun of "Johnny Quest." Read full review

Time - Richard Corliss

Neither the acting nor the story matters much here; the movie is simply the sum of its 3D effects. Read full review

New York Magazine (Vulture) - David Edelstein

It would be barely passable under normal circumstances, but in 3-D it's a circus of excellent FX. Read full review

Christian Science Monitor - Peter Rainer

It has its modicum of suspense, and Brendon Fraser, who stars as intrepid professor Trevor Anderson – who does indeed journey to the center of the Earth – is his usual heroically affable self. Read full review

Village Voice - Robert Wilonsky

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. Read full review

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phils.

Jul 26, 2008

Excellent Saturday morning fun. My 6 year old loved - and that is who it is aimed at - excellent cartoon fun.

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heyitsmegrif4

Jan 28, 2012

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%.

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JayH.

Oct 23, 2008

Granted, not a deep and meaningful movie, but it was a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Good special effects, imaginative, very well paced and highly entertaining. I very much enjoyed it.

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Pachekovisk

Mar 16, 2016

BAD
When I watched it as a kid I liked it.
Now ...... it's bad.
It's not even comparable to Jules Verne original novel and even the 50s film was better.

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cameronmorewood

Nov 15, 2012

It's not completely unbearable, but the script is trash, and the CGI effects are mediocre at best.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

JawsLaxerDrama

Dec 20, 2012

WHY WAS THIS MOVIE MADE? Sorry for the all caps rage! This is a mediocre waste-land where good movie go to die. Horrible, cheap, played for "laughs". Jesus....what a freakin' waste.

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Thismoviesucks

Jul 12, 2008

Amazingly bad dialouge, fx and redicuously unrealistic stunts.

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