Review of Around the World in 80 Days (2004) by Johnny T — 22 Sep 2012

Micha Klein's animated transitions alone, which are used to signal each change in location, are wondrous and lovely to behold. None of this amounts to anything more than goofy fun, but that's what the ads promise, and the movie delivers. Dumb, enjoyable kids fare; Jackie Chan's fanny-kicking world tour is a textbook example of how a movie can be "fun" without, strictly speaking, being "good." Sails along on a slipstream of pleasant scenery, amusing incident and the boundless charms of its appealing leading men, Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan: It's an unexpectedly buoyant spectacular. Despite its contemporary touches Around the World in 80 Days is a satisfying slice of old-fashioned storybook entertainment.

VERDICT: "In The Zone" - [Mixed Reaction] These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own. If you consider cinema, ask for people's opinion on the film. (Films that are rated 2.5 or 3 stars).