Review of Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977) by Joel B — 08 Jul 2007

A classic film version of a classic story. Sure it is dated, but you know that before you start watching.

This review of Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977) was written by Joel B on 08 Jul 2007.

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

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Even though it shows that it's a film set in certain places, the feature is still a good representation of Jules Verne's timeless classic…

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By Tim W (1,375) on 08 Jul 2013

Silly, cheezy, and not exactly true to the novel. Mason gave a good performance though, and the sets and effects were pretty good…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 19 Nov 2012

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

Too much fiction, not enough science and what is with the singing? Is it a musical or an adapation of a classic? Grade: B-…

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By Jack H (826) on 19 Nov 2012

This movie was accurate to the book, which made this movie feel so much longer than 2 hours…

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By Mike D (1,303) on 07 Apr 2012

If this is the film I think it is...its a odd one and has no Ray Harryhausen stop motion but real creatures with bits stuck onto them…

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Despite the goofy science and some corny special effects, Journey to the Center of the Earth is still a fun family film…

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Once you can get past some tacky Hollywood sets & some interesting animals I feel you have quite a groundbreaking Sci-Fi fantasy for its time…

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