Jack Aubrey Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 This made me laugh so hard I had to shamelessly steal it share it with all of you! From my buds at Jo Blo: Spoilers ahead (in case you care). QUOTE By Mike Sampson I happened to catch a screening of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3-D at ShoWest complete with RealD glasses and pristine digital production. It didn't help. We weren't supposed to review these ShoWest screenings because they're not for review purposes but we were encouraged to write about the movie so instead I'll try things in a different format. With full respect to our resident Top 10er Jim Law, here's my mini-Ten Spot, The 10 Most Ridiculous Things About JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. (And yes, there are spoilers ahead.) 10. The temperature at the center of the Earth is dangerously hot. It reaches upwards of 110 degrees!! So basically Arizona is hotter than the center of the Earth. 9. Continuing on that theme, the temperature is rising, we're constantly reminded about how threatening that is and Brendan Fraser continues to wear a long-sleeved thermal shirt. Bro. Take off the long johns. This ain't Green Bay. 8. The set-up for a sequel at the end. Please God, spare me. 7. The introduction of a yo-yo simply to yo-yo in 3-D. That was cool...back in FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 3. 6. The luminescent bird that befriends the group. I had no problems until it turned Disney sidekick and turned anthropomorphic and shrugged its shoulders and covered its eyes in embarrassment. 5. The lack of any kind of peril. They have fallen through a hole to a mystical land in the middle of the Earth where they get attacked by large prehistoric fish and they're like "awesome!" I would be sh*tting my pants. They're high-fiving. 4. The script. 3. Brendan Fraser. 2. Brendan Fraser fights giant Venus Fly Traps - with his fist. He actually finds the best way to battle a Venus Fly Trap is to box it. And finally.... 1. Cell phone reception at the center of the Earth. Yes, in the aformentioned scene with the attacking prehistoric fish, the kid gets a cell phone call from his mom. "Sorry Mom, can't talk now! Beating off prehistoric fish with a stick!" I couldn't get cell reception in the elevator at the hotel but in the Earth's core? Why not?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Jul 12 2008, 08:56 AM) This made me laugh so hard I had to shamelessly steal it share it with all of you! From my buds at Jo Blo: Spoilers ahead (in case you care). QUOTE By Mike Sampson I happened to catch a screening of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3-D at ShoWest complete with RealD glasses and pristine digital production. It didn't help. We weren't supposed to review these ShoWest screenings because they're not for review purposes but we were encouraged to write about the movie so instead I'll try things in a different format. With full respect to our resident Top 10er Jim Law, here's my mini-Ten Spot, The 10 Most Ridiculous Things About JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. (And yes, there are spoilers ahead.) 10. The temperature at the center of the Earth is dangerously hot. It reaches upwards of 110 degrees!! So basically Arizona is hotter than the center of the Earth. 9. Continuing on that theme, the temperature is rising, we're constantly reminded about how threatening that is and Brendan Fraser continues to wear a long-sleeved thermal shirt. Bro. Take off the long johns. This ain't Green Bay. 8. The set-up for a sequel at the end. Please God, spare me. 7. The introduction of a yo-yo simply to yo-yo in 3-D. That was cool...back in FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 3. 6. The luminescent bird that befriends the group. I had no problems until it turned Disney sidekick and turned anthropomorphic and shrugged its shoulders and covered its eyes in embarrassment. 5. The lack of any kind of peril. They have fallen through a hole to a mystical land in the middle of the Earth where they get attacked by large prehistoric fish and they're like "awesome!" I would be sh*tting my pants. They're high-fiving. 4. The script. 3. Brendan Fraser. 2. Brendan Fraser fights giant Venus Fly Traps - with his fist. He actually finds the best way to battle a Venus Fly Trap is to box it. And finally.... 1. Cell phone reception at the center of the Earth. Yes, in the aformentioned scene with the attacking prehistoric fish, the kid gets a cell phone call from his mom. "Sorry Mom, can't talk now! Beating off prehistoric fish with a stick!" I couldn't get cell reception in the elevator at the hotel but in the Earth's core? Why not?! This is some funny shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 QUOTE 3. Brendan Fraser. That's all I needed to keep me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Um, guess I won't be seeing that movie today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jul 12 2008, 11:43 AM) QUOTE 3. Brendan Fraser. That's all I needed to keep me away. And just in case you change your mind and need a Brendan fix, there's a NEW mummy movie due out soon! Think I'll wait and catch it in a couple of years on USA. . .I'll no doubt have several thousand opportunities to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I like Brendan Fraser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 QUOTE (Marathonist @ Jul 12 2008, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jul 12 2008, 11:43 AM) QUOTE 3. Brendan Fraser. That's all I needed to keep me away. And just in case you change your mind and need a Brendan fix, there's a NEW mummy movie due out soon! Think I'll wait and catch it in a couple of years on USA. . .I'll no doubt have several thousand opportunities to do so. ...I loved the mummy movies. I will be staying away from this movie though. I'll go see Hellboy instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I'm guessing this movie was made solely for the 3-D experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mojo Risin' Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Haha. Just once, I'd like to see a movie that's accurate, where when they get there, they're crushed by the pressure to death. >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 i actually like a few of his movies. mainly his earlier ones, though. never saw any of the mummy movies. not really interested in that kind of stuff. i was at the theater yesterday and we couldn't decide on a film to see. i said to my husband "well i know for sure i don't want to see that" and i went on to explain why. he soon agreed with me not to see it. in the end we decided to see hancock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeOhBe Bob Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 kinda reminded me of an exx girlfriend asking me about various aspects of The Mummy Returns, like the "guided missles"? I said well, the Germans were working on the V-1 in '42 or '43 which is about 10 years after THIS flick supposedly...but it's all about suspension of disbelief anymore. just give us your money and check your brain at the popcorn machine please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Jul 12 2008, 04:34 PM) I'm guessing this movie was made solely for the 3-D experience. Exactly. This is something to take your kids to see if they have never experienced 3D before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 You know, I know it's a bad movie, I know it was implausible, even in its self-established universe. But, for some reason, I thought it was pretty good! I guess it's because it didn't take itself seriously. I had a decent time watching it and my son enjoyed it. Sometimes that's good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtothesky Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 QUOTE (Mr. Mojo Risin' @ Jul 13 2008, 03:00 AM) Haha. Just once, I'd like to see a movie that's accurate, where when they get there, they're crushed by the pressure to death. >_> That would be a short movie haha. But, it would be awesome. They could make the movie 1 1/2 hours long and spend the first hour and 25 minutes about them getting ready to go to the center of the earth. Then after all that build up, they go and die instantly from the pressure. No survivors. End of movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I actually saw this movie last week. While it wasnt one of the greatest movies of all time it was still fun. The 3D experience was pretty cool and it was funny. I did however get violently ill from the 3D stuff but thats my own misfortune. The part with the cellphone reception at the earths core was a bit rediculous, I would love to know what company he was with for his phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 7 2008, 07:20 PM) I actually saw this movie last week. While it wasnt one of the greatest movies of all time it was still fun. The 3D experience was pretty cool and it was funny. I did however get violently ill from the 3D stuff but thats my own misfortune. The part with the cellphone reception at the earths core was a bit rediculous, I would love to know what company he was with for his phone. It sure as hell wasn't Sprint. That would be good ad material for Verizon, come to think of it. You know, with all of the Verizon Network guys standing behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 just been to see mummy 3....great fun! as for jttcote i prefered the original with james mason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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