Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)

Second viewing; the first was on February 15, 1990.

Based on the novel by Jules Verne (1st ed. 1864).

A geologist discovers a message from a late explorer that reports the latter's finding of a path to the center of the earth. He then organizes an expedition following the footsteps of his predecessor.

Science fiction with mostly bogus science, and which will probably spark no more than a moderate interest in modern audiences. Technically, it is very well-made for its time. There are some embarrassing musical and dancing moments which are totally out of place in a film of this kind.

Rating: 53 (down from 63)

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