20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) Reviews

	Tom G. R.

2 out of  2  people found this review helpful

Still a highly imaginative adveture epic. James Mason is masterful as Captain Nemo. Kirk Douglas is great as the spoiler who just won’t stay captured. Modern special effects could not have improved this movie much. It’s still wondrous to see. I highly recommend it for the whole family.

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	DAVID K.

1 out of  1  people found this review helpful

I have loved it each of the multiple times I have seen it. It was wonderful to watch it again with my preteen granddaughters this time.

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	Clint E.

1 out of  1  people found this review helpful

20,000 Leagues under the sea is quite an cinematic accomplishment. I'd go so far to say it's typical of Disney - Which is a compliment - They always seem to be ahead of the game when it comes to the feel, look, and special effects of a movie. This movie was made in 1954 and still looks better than alot of movies today. The adventures at sea and the squid are incredible. The down side is the movie is a little slow, 130 minutes is too long. The movie sags in the middle and some of the comedy falls flat. Some of the content is cheesy and over the top. Otherwise it’s a timeless memorable vibrant classic; one for the whole family to enjoy multiple times over. That Squid scene was really outstanding - you can even see that scene was copied for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

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	Raquel T.

2 out of  3  people found this review helpful

My two elementary school boys loved this movie...it's amazing how great the special effects are two for a 1950s movie...catchy tunes also...my 10 year old wants to read the novel, as well as the other Jules Verne novels...movie was a little long but it did hold their attention (ages 8 and 10).

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	Robert R.

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Wonderful kid movie. James Mason is a great charismatic villian. The undersea scenes are still beautifiul and the ending is terrific.

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	Trisha R.

0 out of  0  people found this review helpful

How can you not love this classic film? Just as a good as I remember it!!! They don't movies like this anymore.

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	Donald R.

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This tale of the sea is still a popular story for all to see captain Nemo,and his forgoten regon on the earth.

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	Nancy L.

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What a wonderful film this is. The acting is superb. James Mason was ideal as Captain Nemo. I saw this as a child and loved it then, but as an adult I enjoyed it just as much in spite of the technological advances in film and submarines over the past 50+ years.

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	Glen P D.

2 out of  4  people found this review helpful

A grand epic adventure - old-fashioned Disney style. A bit slow and long for small children but a timeless classic none-the-less. A good family movie.

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	James O.

1 out of  4  people found this review helpful

Paul Lukas and James Mason are great in their roles, however Peter Lorre and especially Kirk Douglas seem miscast - Douglas gives one of the few bad performances of his distinguished career. Odd that many great dramatic actors can be so clueless when it comes to comedy. The DVD's 2.55:1 AR leaves large black bars on the top & bottom of a 16:9 monitor. I can't imagine how this movie looks on a 4:3 screen.

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