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Plot Summary

Trevor (played by Brendan Fraser) is a university natural sciences professor who proposes a theory completely opposed to the existing scientific system, believing that Jules Verne's novels are not just science fiction but actually based on real events. As a result, this matter has become a laughingstock in the academic community, almost ruining Trevor's academic reputation. Later, Trevor, along with his nephew Sean (played by Josh Hutcherson) and the beautiful Hannah (played by Anita Briem), while traveling in Iceland, unexpectedly discovers a cave. The three of them follow the cave inside, breaking through the thin ice on the ground and falling into an endless abyss. Fortunately, the large lake underneath saves their lives. After swimming out of the lake, they find themselves in a mysterious world at the center of the earth. There, various strange creatures exist, presenting bizarre and fantastic scenes. It turns out that Verne's writings were indeed based on real events. Trevor can finally hold his head high. However, the first problem to solve is how to find another way out, just as Verne did back then, to escape alive...

Film Background

This film is adapted from Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth," created in 1864. Verne, a writer from the late 19th century, wrote more than 20 science fiction novels with his unique writing style and profound scientific insight, including the well-known "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," "The Mysterious Island," and "Around the World in Eighty Days." The imaginative yet scientifically logical nature of his novels is what he is most admired for. More astonishingly, many of the strange scientific devices depicted in his novels have become reality today. For example, the submarine in "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and the rocket in "From the Earth to the Moon." Therefore, in the West, Verne is known as the "Father of Modern Science." If Verne lived in modern times, he would undoubtedly be a Hollywood favorite, like Stephen King. In fact, even though Verne has passed away, his 19th-century works are still frequently adapted for the screen in Hollywood. The original work of this film, "Journey to the Center of the Earth," has already had many cinematic adaptations. Among them, the most classic version was made in 1959, which received three Oscar nominations.

This time, New Line bravely remakes "Journey to the Center of the Earth" to challenge the classic, and its courage comes entirely from the "3D" mark after the title. Without saying much, the "3D" in the title already tells us that this is a movie with immersive stereoscopic images. What makes it different is that during filming, the production used a 3D camera system developed by director James Cameron and produced by Walden Media. This camera system has been used to shoot IMAX blockbusters such as "Ghosts of the Abyss" and "Aliens of the Deep," and Cameron's upcoming work, "Avatar," was also filmed using this system.

Additionally, since New Line Pictures was acquired by Warner Bros. earlier this year, ending its independent production career, this film becomes particularly significant as the first major entertainment blockbuster released after the acquisition. New Line's choice of this type of film to kick off its commercial entertainment route reflects deep consideration. This mainly manifests in its use of 3D technology. At the ShoWest convention held in Las Vegas in March, many film companies announced their 3D (stereoscopic) film plans, such as 20th Century Fox's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," Disney's "Bolt," and Pixar's "UP," all of which will be released in 3D versions for viewing in 3D theaters. Moreover, DreamWorks announced last year that all of their future animated films will be made in digital 3D. It can be said that 3D films are the inevitable trend of the future development of the film industry. Of course, in this wave of 3D, New Line, which once led the craze for trilogy blockbusters with "The Lord of the Rings," does not want to fall behind. This time, they chose to release the 3D version of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" to continue leading in the field of 3D.

The director of this film is Eric Brevig, who is making his directorial debut. He was previously a visual effects artist and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his work on Arnold Schwarzenegger's sci-fi film "Total Recall." From this point alone, we can see the film's thorough visual approach.

Film Review

Nicholas Cage has just unlocked the national treasure from obscurity, and Indiana Jones' crystal skull hasn't been fully appreciated yet, but Uncle Verne is already eager to take us on another treasure-hunting journey. Treasure-hunting blockbusters these past two years seem to have caused some aesthetic fatigue. However, compared to other types or genres of films, the output of treasure-hunting films is actually not high. The reason for our fatigue is simply due to the lack of innovation in treasure-hunting films, lacking anything commendable. It's always the same old routine of solving puzzles, mazes, and adventures, at most adding a bit of romance and violence to accompany the glittering treasures, together highlighting a larger theme about human greed.

However, when evaluating "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" with such traditional perspectives, it seems somewhat inadequate. The reason is simple; the "3D" in the title explains everything. This film doesn't sell suspense, deduction, or even the prestigious reputation of the original work. All the inner substance in this film becomes subordinate to the visual exterior. Showcasing technology and capturing attention with strange imagery is the true intention of this film. Experiencing dazzling elves as if you're there, riding on mine tracks screaming down tunnels, and exploring the mysterious underground world unknown to others is all that this film offers us. Imagine paying for one movie ticket and getting a roller coaster ride, a visit to an underwater park, and an additional tour of classic science fiction's boundless imagination—it’s definitely worth more than its price!