Journey to the Center of the Earth takes us to a rollercoaster ride down to a world within our world. It is loosely based on the Jules Verne book of the same title. Actually the book is one of the main characters of the movie.
The movie is about Prof. Trevor (Brendan Fraser) on the quest on finding out what happened to his missing brother. For this journey he took along his brother’s son Sean (Josh Hutcherson) and the best mountain climber in the mountain, Hannah (Anita Briem).
The Center of the Earth is visually good. The effects were believable and reality would be set aside for the duration of the movie. The mine cart scene felt like a real rollercoaster ride and the audience rode with the actors. My favorite is the magnetic rock scene. It had me holding my breath until Sean reached the other end.
Acting-wise, Fraser, Hutcherson and Briem did well. I think that Josh Hutcherson would definitely be a big star when he grows up. Fraser might be stereotyped in explorer roles but the role fits him well. No one can play Prof. Trevor like he does. As for Anita Briem, well she lights up the scene whenever she’s in it. She’s charming and tough at the same time.
Overall, Journey to the Center of the Earth is the perfect movie for the whole family. Kids and adults alike would surely be entertained by it. Being a big fan of the book and sci-fi in general, I truly enjoyed the movie. If the hint of a sequel in the end would push through, I’ll be the first in line for it.
Sean (Josh Hutcherson): I call dibs on the mountain climber.
Yeah right Sean.. hehe
