Opened an early Christmas present...

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited December 2005 in Music & Movies
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Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth - 1959 - 20th Century Fox - Released to DVD March 4, 2003 - Widescreen Anamorphic - 132 minutes.

James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker.

This is simply a fun movie. A Sci-fi special effects blockbuster (for 1959). By todays standards the SE is very antiquated...painted backdrops, lizards as phe-historic monsters, bathtub oceans etc... but I was never bored for a second. Even when Pat Boone breaks into song for no apparent reason it somehow felt like it was supposed to be there. The movie was generally faithful to the book. As hokey as the acting "seemed" to be at times, it fit the movie and was entertaining. The picture quality was stunning for a 46 year old movie. The transfer to DVD is among the best I've seen for color films of this age. Sound is Dolby Digital 2.0 surround but they managed to get some pretty decent bass, decent rear sound and the dialog was very clear. These kind of movies whether made 46 years ago or just last week are my favorites. I would put Star Wars, Raiders and Jurassic Park in this category. Good story, good acting, adventure, a bit of fantasy and just good fun. No gore, no shock value, no deep redeeming social conscienceness, no adgenda. This isn't an earth shattering, groundbreaking, cinematic masterpiece...but I enjoyed it as much as any movie I've seen in a while.
"Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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"Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2005
    Always loved that one when it was on TV.
    Never Forget
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2005
    I like that movie too!!!

    RT1
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Hehe! I saw it at "the movies", first-run, for a dime. I remember it vividly, but I don't think I've seen it again since. James Mason was perfect as Captain Nemo. Diane Baker was HOT and classy!

    Way cool! Enjoy!
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited December 2005
    Cheesy special effects, silly premise, poor acting on some parts, but still a great sci-fi to waste a couple of hours with. There are so many of these fun movies.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Hehe! I saw it at "the movies", first-run, for a dime. I remember it vividly, but I don't think I've seen it again since. James Mason was perfect as Captain Nemo. Diane Baker was HOT and classy!

    Way cool! Enjoy!

    Right author, right actor, WRONG movie. Getting old is a ****...isn't it Blue? (and I should know). ;)


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    I'm hoping this one is under the Christmas tree also....It was on my list too!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    shack wrote:
    Getting old is a ****...isn't it Blue?
    Yep... and the alternative sucks worse. :o
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Yep... and the alternative sucks worse. :o
    Good point!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited December 2005
    I loved this movie as a kid and now I really want to show it to my kids.
    I was trying to find the book before Christmas as a present.
    I am going to look again today for the book and now the movie.
    Actually both movies, 20000 under the sea is also good for movie night.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    Skynut wrote:
    I loved this movie as a kid and now I really want to show it to my kids.
    I was trying to find the book before Christmas as a present.
    I am going to look again today for the book and now the movie.
    Actually both movies, 20000 under the sea is also good for movie night.
    Excellent idea. I have the books too. I like the way these movies don't try to "modernize" the books too much.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    shack wrote:
    Good point!
    Check out my new handle (thanks Justin!) -- "oldtimer's disease" has set in. :p
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited December 2005
    Old Polk.

    Thats funny.
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited December 2005
    "In Search of the Castaways" would be similar good entry into this vintage group.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Senior member of SOPA Except I forget what it stands for?! :confused:
    Hey look! There's a squirrel!! :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2005
    What was that other darn thing, where they went in the person's eye? Fantastic Journey? I stayed up all night reading that book.

    RT1

    Mike--Who you kidding man, you snuck in and spent the dime on penny candy and a 5C soda, I those were the days!!!
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited December 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Except I forget what it stands for?! :confused::D
    Thats funny
    Hey look! There's a squirrel!! thats funny too.
    SOPA always remember to never forget.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    How special....your VERY OWN title....

    Shouldn't it be "Old **** Polkie"...definitely has a ring to it...don't you think?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited December 2005
    What was that other darn thing, where they went in the person's eye? Fantastic Journey? I stayed up all night reading that book.



    Fantastic Voyage, loved it. Great effects for its day. Rachel Welch looked particularly voluptuous in her diving suit.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    What was that other darn thing, where they went in the person's eye? Fantastic Journey? I stayed up all night reading that book.
    Fantastic Voyage. Book hell...I remember Raquel Welch in a skintight white bodysuit... :D
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Yep, I like your suggestion -- but (no pun intended), you never know when someone's fragile sensibilities might be damaged by the use of a gastrointestinal pronoun.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    Should I change the name of this thread to "Old movies and even older guys reminiscing about them"?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Ooops, sorry for the derail! I guess I'll go catch "The A Train" on the SET rig. Damn, is that upstairs or downstairs?! The dog keeps eating the bread crumbs.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    No derail...good OLD stuff here. Later guys...I'm off to the golf course for 18 :D before I have to hit the mall one more time :( .
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2005
    LOL... Shouldn't that read "Oldest Polk"

    "Journey..." is the only movie I can remember the family walking out of the theater on when I was a kid.

    I'd rather watch "State Fair"... Ann-Margaret was hot then and for a very long time after that...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited December 2005
    Man this is on my buy list. I love this movie. Watch it every time it is on

    And I'm not that old :o
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