Mysterious Island (1961)

Second viewing; first viewing with original audio; previously viewed on January 27, 2001.

Loosely based on Jules Verne's novel.

A group of escaped prisoners board a balloon which takes them to an island; some time later, they are joined by two women who survived a shipwreck. On the island they encounter gigantic animals; they also meet a notorious scientist who is carrying out some experiments.

Entertaining and well-made science-fiction adventure with good special effects employing stop-motion animation.

Rating: 54 (down from 59)