The Island at the Top of the World (1974) Reviews

The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
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This Disney family adventure, directed by Robert Stevenson in his Jules Verne mode, concern a group of explorers who travel to the Arctic Circle in 1908 to explore the uncharted wastes of the North Pole. Sir Anthony Ross (Donald Sinden), a rich Londoner, organizes an Arctic exploration team in hopes of locating his missing son. Providing expert advice is Prof. John Ivarson (David Hartman), a professor of Nordic history. As the group explores the frozen tundra, they come across an unknown valley, skirting the borders of a giant volcano, that turns out to be a lost Viking kingdom. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
David Hartman, Donald Sinden, (more)
Director(s):
Robert Stevenson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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Kurt S.

Not as good as other Disney live action adventures like 20,000 Leagues, and obviously working on a lower budget, the movie still manages to be colorful and amusing at times, with some good action scenes in the second half. David Hartman gives a wooden lead performance while co-star Donald Sinden overacts to compensate. Note on the disc, this is NOT the 30th Anniversary Ed. from Disney Video (at least the copy I got wasn't) in proper 1:85:1 format,; but the earlier Anchor Bay edition in 1:66:1 frame with absolutely no extras.

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Francis A.

Lots of adventure: flying in a blimp, volcanoes, attacking whales, Vikings, and a secret land at the North Pole. Reminded me of another Disney great, Search of the Castaways.

Yes   |   No


John B.

I wanted to see this as a kid in the 1970's and finally got around to seeing it. This is an old school fantasy with a fantastic airship that went on great voyages. It will bring out the kid in you again.

Yes   |   No


Nicolas P.

Best Killer whale attack EVER.

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Larry E.

Quite good for an old 70s low budget movie

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    Kurt S.

    Not as good as other Disney live action adventures like 20,000 Leagues, and obviously working on a lower budget, the movie still manages to be colorful and amusing at times, with some good action scenes in the second half. David Hartman gives a wooden lead performance while co-star Donald Sinden overacts to compensate. Note on the disc, this is NOT the 30th Anniversary Ed. from Disney Video (at least the copy I got wasn't) in proper 1:85:1 format,; but the earlier Anchor Bay edition in 1:66:1 frame with absolutely no extras.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Francis A.

    Lots of adventure: flying in a blimp, volcanoes, attacking whales, Vikings, and a secret land at the North Pole. Reminded me of another Disney great, Search of the Castaways.

    Yes   |   No

     
    John B.

    I wanted to see this as a kid in the 1970's and finally got around to seeing it. This is an old school fantasy with a fantastic airship that went on great voyages. It will bring out the kid in you again.

    Yes   |   No

     
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