Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D

Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D is a new adaptation of the the novel of the same name, minus the 3-D, by Jules Verne. The novel was published in 1864. Apart from 2 previous movies based on the novel, television has also had its crop of series following or inspired by the book.

The movie takes the explorers, played by Brendan Fraser as a volcanologist and his teenage nephew (Josh Hutcherson), on a journey to the centre of the earth, guided by Anita Briem. They follow the guide provided in the novel itself, which is rather strange.

They encounter all kinds of unearthly wonders - including glowing birds and dinasaurs. The film is shot entirely in 3-D, using a process known as RealD. That's supposed to make the movie like a real live experience. With its spills and thrills, the audience is taken on a kind of roller-coaster ride. But somehow the thrill isn't completely satisfying, as the scenes are somewhat truncated.

Still it's a new experience, and more RealD will be used in more movies to come. So enjoy the ride, when it gets going.

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