|
| Journey to the Center of the Earth (2-D and Limited-Edition 3-D) [Blu-ray] |
|
![Journey to the Center of the Earth (2-D and Limited-Edition 3-D) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51l4RswIkyL._SL160_.jpg)
 Larger image
|
List Price: $35.99
Our Price: $23.99
You Save: $ 12.00 (33%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Seth Meyers, Jean Michel Paré
|
Average Customer Rating:   
|
|
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: Blu-ray
EAN: 0794043123412
Format: Color
Label: New Line Home Video
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Line Home Video
Release Date: 2008-10-28
Studio: New Line Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 10/28/2008 Rating: Pg
|
|
|
| Spotlight customer reviews: |
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: good family movie, terrible 3d
Comment: Goof family movie, really bad 3d. the opening credits are great then after that washed out and wow did it give you a headache.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good movie, cheesy hook on the Digital copy
Comment: To start with, I bought the version that has the 2D and 3D versions plus glasses and SUPPOSEDLY a digital copy included - Not the BluRay version, but basically the same specs. The cheesy part is that after buying that version in part to get the digital copy (why I paid more instead of buying this version for $15...) and THEY CHARGE YOU FOR THE DIGITAL COPY. Unlike Hellboy 2 that includes a disc with the digital copy.
Also, I've about reached my limit on buying from Amazon when their version details on new and upcoming releases have become so poor. I don't know what has changed - you used to actually be able to tell the specifics about DVDs before you buy them.
The movie itself is fun. I enjoyed it a lot. I am not a fan of 3D and it gave me a headache watching it with the glasses (as I said, I only bought this version to get the digital copy too...). It is escapist fare that is good family fun without being bland. I'm sure I will watch it over and over but apparently not on my iPhone till I'm over being angry at Warner Brothers for their false advertising. Sorry to rant, but others should know before they buy.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best 3-D Image for Home Theatre so far
Comment: I know a little bit about 3-D and 'Journey' is the the best I've seen for current home systems. Using colored lenses that use tints that are more 'opposite on the color wheel; the picture seperates better. Not perfect, but better than most and of course the picture neutralizes; but you got a 3-D movie in the house!
The Dolby track needs to be turned up to compensate for the lack of HD track as there are a lot of 3-D sound effects that whooosh, click or boom with the film. The story is perfect for a light adventure; but it is best enjoyed in 3-D. It's like a rollercoaster ride on your couch.
Customer Rating:
Summary: 3 Stars for the movie and 1 extra star because its in 3D
Comment: Lets face it. This movie is a fun popcorn flick for the whole family. The special effects are cool, but some of them are very obvious and a bit fake at times. The story is pretty basic, but has a lot of action. If you watch the regluar non 3D version I would give it a 3 out of 5, not great, but not bad either. HOWEVER, The 3D is what makes this movie extra fun and it was specifically designed to be a 3D movie as is evident by the cinematography. This movie is a great one to show off your blu-ray player to guests or when your kids have a sleep over.
Yes, the colors are obviously going to be distorted AFTER you put the glasses on, but its still in 3D. It takes about 5 minutes for your eyes to adjust to looking through the glasses. Then your eyes will start to color correct some of the distortion. Also, the start up screen tells you to brighten your flat screen as the glasses make the picture appear darker. I'll still take this version over the regular version any day, even IF the colors are distorted by the glasses.
You get 4 pairs of glasses with the movie. If you plan to show this to more than 4 people at a time in the future, do what I did and buy an extra few pairs on Amazon.com while they are still available. I searched Amazon.com using the words " journey center 3D glasses " . The extra pairs I bought from "3D Stereo" are the same exact glasses as the ones that come with the DVD (Magenta & Green lenses) and have the "Journey to the Center of the Earth artwork on them also.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Dibs on the mountain guide.
Comment: We have seen Brendan Fraser movies at only maintained the title and not the meat of the true story, such as "The Mummy", who doesn't look a thing like Peter Cushing (1959). Now we are presented with "Journey to the Center of the Earth." However this movie does give us a good synopsis of the story. And it is very much fun to watch.
Prof. Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) has lost a brother. Professor Anderson's nephew Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) has lost a father. Well circumstances force them to spend some time together. They realize that they might be able to find the lost Max Anderson and make a trip to Iceland in pursuit. They are bigger and across the tasty mountain guide Hannah Ásgeirsson (Anita Briem), who has recently lost her father. Both Hannah's father, and Trevor's brother had one thing in common; they were Vernians. So all three each bringing their own unique talents, set off to find the lost Max Anderson.
I first watched the 2D version of this movie in Blu-ray high definition. Some of the scenes were quite beautiful, such as the diamonds that had the lights behind them, so they would glisten in the cave. The movie did look a little bit like it was cranked out at the last minute with a lot of things not thought out. However, it was still fun for the time that it lasted.
Now it was time to watch the 3-D version. I put on my trusty red and green glasses that came with the DVD. I must say I'm not really sure why they switched from red and blue to red and green. However it might have something to do with the fact that televisions are made up of three colors of light red, green, and blue. The military also change their lighting from red at night light to green night light for some reason. So there is something afoot that we are not aware of. In any event it took about 15 seconds to get used to the new color environment. And I must say that some of the scenes are spectacular. The trilobite at first may be halved almost at back of the seat. Of course with the exception of the color change the technology has not changes since the origins of 3D. Other scenes instead of extending out into the viewer's space recessed back and looked like the old stereoscopic slides. Once in a while there looked like a pain of glass with a reflection of what was behind it. I am not sure if this was sloppy manufacturing or beyond the technology even of today. No matter the problem it is well worth the viewing and I hope this will catch on as an industry option.
This comes with a digital download. I have not tried it yet. I have watched the picture in picture voice over which added to the second viewing.
"A Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
