Journey To The Center Of The Earth

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Journey To The Center Of The Earth

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The accent is on fun and fantasy in this film version of Jules Verne's classic thriller that stars James Mason, Pat Boone, and Arlene Dahl. With spectacular visuals as a backdrop, the story centers on an expedition led by Professor Lindenbrook (Mason) down into the earth's dark, threat-laden core. Members of the group include the professor's star student, Alec (Boone), and the widow (Dahl) of a colleague. Along the way lurk dangers such as kidnapping, death, sabotage by a rival explorer, and attacks by giant prehistoric reptiles. But they also encounter such magnificent wonders as a glistening cavern of quartz crystals, luminescent algae, a forest of giant mushrooms, and the lost city of Atlantis.

Remaining faithful to Verne's story, this is a sweeping adventure that offers enough thrills and entertainment to satisfy every explorer in the family.

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James Mason plays Professor Oliver Lindenbrook, a scientist hoping to find the world's core in this 1959 adaptation of the Jules Verne novel. He leads his unusual party on an expedition to the center of the earth, by way of a volcano in Iceland. On the way, they encounter enormous mushrooms and giant prehistoric monsters. Produced by Michael Todd with then-spectacular special effects, the story was modernized to 1950s sensibilities. Mason gives this class, while Arlene Dahl and Diane Baker are the romantic interests. And Pat Boone is more palatable than you might expect as a secondary lead. You can watch this with your children and not be bored, and they will surely love it. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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Date: 2008-07-02
WAS NOT 'modernized' - takes place in 19th century- 1857, I think
interesting note-Pat Boone, famous 'rock' crooner at the time, also financed this project;

Those DIMETRODONS are spot on, unlike the beasts in 1960s THE LOST WORLD
Fun -yet dramatic film

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Date: 2008-06-16
Family Film and Science Fiction Classic
Impressive movie for it's time. Holds up well, and the kids liked it too.

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Date: 2008-06-15
oldie but a goodie
If you enjoy movies from the past this is a great Jules Verne story to watch. Filmed in the Carlsbad caverns if you are wondering where did they find these caves. This is the original story made from the book and I really enjoy these older movies from the past.

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Date: 2008-06-04
Excellent change of pace!
It was good to watch a good old fashioned sci-fi movie. I recommend it for a change of pace or nostalgic view.

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Date: 2008-05-25
Wholesome family fun
Overall if you like films like 20,000 leagues under the sea, then you may want to try out Journey to the Centre of the Earth which is an old classic family adventure that even has a pet duck called Gertrude that goes along with Prof. Lindenbrook (James Mason) and his expedition to the centre of the earth.

It is a slow trip and not much of the movie stands the test of time (just look at the film's title) but it is still entertainment and there are various action sequences with a budget that have even influenced and impressed the likes of Spielberg (see the boulder dash in Raiders for example).

This Jules Verne's adaptation was a blockbuster for its time. Overall you know that you are watching it for its unintentional silliness and in that respect it does amuse. Just don't go expecting a logical film and enjoy it for what it is... wholesome family fun that doesn't make you think too hard about anything.