2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendan Fraser is one of several films based on the classic Jules Verne novel, with the 1959 adaptation probably being the most famous.
This comedy/adventure has Professor Trevor Anderson (played by Brendan Fraser) traveling with his nephew Sean to Iceland, to investigate some volcanic activity that was registered on a sensor that Sean's late father had installed. Once there they meet up guide named Hannah (played by Anita Briem) who reveals to them that Sean's dad was part of a small group of people who believed that Jules Verne's books were based on fact rather than works of fiction. The group locates the volcanic sensor, but is quickly forced to seek shelter in a cave during a lightning storm. After a series of exploration mishaps, the three find themselves at the center of the earth exactly as it's described in the Verne novel. The only issue now is getting back.
Overall, this a light and fun, family-friendly, adventure movie. It's fast paced at just about an hour and a half, and pretty entertaining throughout. Some of the acting is a little hammy and not all of the jokes land, but if you have kids this is a perfect 'family movie night' flick.
3 out of 5.
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