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Journey to the Center of the Earth

This 2008 movie update of Jules Verne's classic sci-fi/fantasy novel uses the 1864 tale as a template, with its hero, scientist Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser), referring to his missing brother's notes on the novel. His nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson) in tow, Anderson travels to Iceland to investigate his sibling's theories, enlisting a fellow scientist's daughter, Hannah (Anita Briem), as a guide. Soon the trio's Icelandic mountain trek descends into a cave and, then deeper still to, naturally, the center of the earth, where dinosaurs and other strange prehistoric creatures still dwell. After many dangerous encounters with the native flora and fauna, Trevor, Sean, and Hannah must find a way back to the surface or face being stranded miles below the earth's crust. <br> <br> Directed by Eric Brevig, a veteran Hollywood visual effects supervisor (MEN IN BLACK, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW), JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH clearly delights in unveiling eye-catching CGI creatures and landscapes. Presented in so...

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3D technology propels your journey to the center of the earth.

bycntaur5 Dec 26, 2008
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Pros magnificent special effects, good looking cast 
Cons cheesy one-liners, corny plot, not as memorable as the book
Recommended it? Yes

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) directed by Eric Brevig is one of those popular feel good explorer oriented movies where viewers are asked to go on a quest with Bostonian volcanologist Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) and his colleagues to you guessed it, the center of the earth.  Dropped... Read full review »

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Journey To the Center of the Earth in 3D! (review)

byscapp70 Jun 16, 2009
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Pros Exciting scenes, Anita Briem, 3D
Cons May put off those expecting an interpretation of the Verne novel
Recommended it? Yes

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Professor Trevor Anderson had been continuing his brother Max's theoretic work of volcanic tubes that run through the earth while teaching a boring science college class.  His nephew Sean, (son of his late brother Max) plans to spend 10 days living with Trevor while his mother gets... Read full review »

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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) would make Jules Verne cry

byphungus Dec 11, 2008
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Pros A couple of decent setpieces
Cons The script, ignorance of logic, plotholes, etc.
Recommended it? No

I'm not sure how many times Journey to the Center of the Earth has been adapted into a movie, but this stinker should hopefully be the last one. It's awful in most every way. This movie is supposed to be family-friendly, but that just means that it is completely retarded. It's a movie that looks... Read full review »

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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Brendan Fraser stars in this action-packed adventure based on the Jules Vern Classic that is sure to deliver fun for the whole family! On a hunch to find the center of the earth, Trevor Anderson (Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering creatures and objects never imagined.Whether in 3D with glasses* or in 2D , get close to the action, engage your sense of wonder, and take your own journey to the center of the earth!

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Brendan Fraser stars in this action-packed adventure based on the Jules Vern Classic that is sure to deliver fun for the whole family! On a hunch to find the center of the earth, Trevor Anderson (Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering creatures and objects never imagined.Whether in 3D with glasses* or in 2D , get close to the action, engage your sense of wonder, and take your own journey to the center of the earth!

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Journey to the Center of the Earth (DVD / WS / FS / 2D Only) Brendan Fraser Josh Hutcherson Anita Briem Seth Meyers Jean Michel Pare

Synopsis: In the family adventure 'Journey to the Center of the Earth ' three adventurers plunge deep into a strange new realm beneath the Earth's surface where they embark on an amazing voyage and find awe-inspiring sites amidst grave danger. During a scientific expedition in Iceland visionary scientist Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) his nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson) and their beautiful local guide Hannah (Anita Briem) 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...

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Key Information

Stars Josh Hutcherson
Actors Anita Briem
Available Formats DVD: Spanish
Directors Eric Brevig
UPC 794043123429
Genre Action/Adventure
Subgenre Family (General) • Theatrical Release
MPAA Rating PG (MPAA)
Release Date 2008

Languages

Original Language English

DVD Editions

DVDWarner Home VideoOctober 28, 2008PG (MPAA)794043123429

Credits

Screenwriter Michael D. Weiss

Professional Reviews

(07/11/2008, Jan Stuart): "[Y]ounger viewers may enjoy the trip's visual tricks and gentle jolts."

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