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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) -- US Home Video Trailer from New Line Cinema
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) -- Behind the scenes: Brendan Fraser on a mine cart
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) -- Interview: Josh Hutcherson "On why the film is perfect for 3D"
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) -- On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

Overview

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6.0/10   18,127 votes
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Director:
Eric Brevig
Writers (WGA):
Michael D. Weiss (screenplay) and
Jennifer Flackett (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
11 July 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
Same Planet. Different World.
Plot:
On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
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(68 articles)
Bening And Moore's Kids Are All Right
 (From EmpireOnline. 30 June 2009, 11:13 PM, PDT)

Get Eggcited: Easter Bunny Set For Film
 (From EmpireOnline. 6 April 2009, 1:03 AM, PDT)

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See it in 3D. It's unbearable if you don't. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D (USA) (3-D version)
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Australia)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments.; Rated PG-13 for some bloody sci-fi violence. (special edition)
Runtime:
93 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Icelandic
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS
Filming Locations:
Iceland more
Company:
Walden Media more

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Trivia:
The character name "Maxwell Anderson" (the late brother of Brendan Fraser's character) is an in-joke reference to the famous American playwright of that name, many of whose works have been filmed. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Early in the movie, Sean's pants are beige. After they get separated in the storm, his pants have a camouflage print. more
Quotes:
Trevor: [as they are climbing] Hey, look at all the shist.
Sean: What?
Trevor: It's a metamorphic rock. Green shist, white shist, micro-guarded shist...
Sean: Oh. Shist.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in A World Within Our World (2008) (V) more

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Other than one being in 2d and one being in 3d, what is the difference between the two versions of the film?
Is this film 3D only?
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106 out of 180 people found the following comment useful:-
See it in 3D. It's unbearable if you don't., 12 July 2008
5/10
Author: The_Half_Blood_Spy from United States

First off, let me say that I'm VERY glad I saw this movie in 3D. If I hadn't, I might have walked out. The instant strength of this film that comes to mind is the great use of the 3D technology. It has plenty of surprises, and it doesn't over do it at all. HOWEVER, this does not excuse the blatant cheesiness, stupid typical one liners from Brendan Fraser, nor the underutilization of such a fantastic concept.

The story isn't really based on the book by Jules Verne, it's more based on a group's adventure that uses the book as a guide. It's certainly a fantasy adventure that kids will enjoy, but adults may find themselves getting restless by the time the third act reaches us. I also have very strong complaints about the predictability of the film, which was so bad that I could predict what the characters would say, in addition to what was about to happen on screen. That's bad. It's a classic case of flashy visuals, horrid plot execution. It's a wasted concept that could have been a lot better had the film-making branched out from the narrow scope it obviously uses. In fact, I could see this exact premise working PERFECTLY in a Guillermo Del Toro or Tim Burton type horror film.

We really only got three characters in the movie (and less than ten speaking parts), so a lot rides on our three leads. First, our headliner and box office draw, Brendan Fraser. He may not be the best actor, and he may say some pretty stupid one liners that get old after the 800th time, but he still has the same charm that makes him likable in the Mummy films. I really think that this film is further proof that Josh Hutcherson is THE best young American actor. He's blossomed into a great young actor, after a stunning turn in Bridge to Terabithia, in addition to great shows in Zathura and Little Manhattan. I've never seen a kid (especially a boy, as the girls tend to be better performers at ages 10-16) show so much emotional range, not only in this movie, but throughout his already prolific career (he's 15 and has 24 acting projects in his career). He's one to watch for a very long time. Our third lead is Icelandic actress Anita Briem. She neither added or took away anything from the film, though I suppose that can be blamed on the script, as she is not well developed. Seth Meyers (yes, THAT Seth Meyers) provides some laughs at the beginning and end of the film.

I felt that the chemistry between performers was very good, and was one thing that kept me interested. I came to care for all three of them, and they worked well together. Fraser and Hutcherson in particular worked well as uncle and nephew. While I was disappointed in the narrow scope of the film's vision, what was contained within said scope was well done and entertaining. The 3D really made it better. Without the 3D, this film is nothing but a mere C-class fantasy adventure that will bore anyone above age 10. However, the chemistry of the actors and the 3D save it from somewhat disaster, and make the film a bit enjoyable. It's worth the price of admission to a 3D theater, for sure, but I advise you to bring a younger person with you (who knows, maybe you'll feed off their energy). To put it simple, every kid under 10 or 11 will love it, then watch it again in 10 years and go, "what was I thinking?".

WITH 3D: 5/10 WITHOUT 3D: 3/10

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