Review of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) by Peter Keough for Boston Phoenix — 11 Feb 2012

Family values trump suspense, fun, and, of course, mystery.

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This review of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) was written by Peter Keough and published by Boston Phoenix on 11 Feb 2012.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island has generally received mixed reviews.

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