Review of Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977) by Leanne E — 29 Nov 2008

An absolute classic! A must-see original.

This review of Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977) was written by Leanne E on 29 Nov 2008.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Claire T (1,124) on 19 Nov 2012

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By Garrett C (538) on 20 Sep 2016

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By Bill B (2,505) on 21 Mar 2013

Caught this one on the TCM Cruise, and while I'm not the biggest fantasy person, this was a very watchable little adventure yarn, though it…

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By Stina S (23) on 13 Jan 2012

Good movie...good effects...long...but I liked it...yes I did…

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By Dustin T (76) on 13 Apr 2012

I really loved this movie. A real classic. Of the three versions this is still my favorite even if the special effects weren't very advanced yet…

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By Peter Canavese (1,744) for Groucho Reviews (1,725) on 21 May 2012

Fun for the whole family, and—instead of the 2008 3-D version's Brendan Fraser—offers James freakin' Mason, who can pull off urbane and…

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By Mike L (1,553) on 13 Aug 2012

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