20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) Reviews
- Starring:
- Kirk Douglas, James Mason, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard Fleischer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Category:
- Action / Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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 wont stay captured. Modern special effects could not have ... Read More Still a highly imaginative adveture epic. James Mason is masterful as Captain Nemo. Kirk Douglas is great as the spoiler who just wont stay captured. Modern special effects could not have improved this movie much. Its still wondrous to see. I highly recommend it for the whole family. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Watched it with my 13 yr old granddaughter and she loved it. I could be comfortable not having to worry about sex, bad language, and off color humor. She said she had never seen a movie like this ... Read More Watched it with my 13 yr old granddaughter and she loved it. I could be comfortable not having to worry about sex, bad language, and off color humor. She said she had never seen a movie like this before. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This movie is as old as I am, and about once a year, my wife and I will plug this in, with Popcorn, Sodas or Hot Chocolate (Depending on the season), and we have had children of all ages from our ... Read More This movie is as old as I am, and about once a year, my wife and I will plug this in, with Popcorn, Sodas or Hot Chocolate (Depending on the season), and we have had children of all ages from our friends watch with us. The joyful giggles, and gasps of wonder from those who have been exposed to the msot up to date CGI effects are music to our ears. Granted, the effects are dated, but the stellar acting, humor, and the message that is delivered (End war and mans animosity to one another, respect for the earth, and her vast oceans) send a message to our children that is lacking in many of todays films.
Some violence, but relatively low key, much humor, and this will also remain one of YOUR familys favorites Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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 itâs 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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). Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful this movie was hella boring the only part thats good is the whale of a tale song. I guess for 1954 it was good but for 2008 its a slow and a uneventful story. It was torture trying to watch it and ... Read More this movie was hella boring the only part thats good is the whale of a tale song. I guess for 1954 it was good but for 2008 its a slow and a uneventful story. It was torture trying to watch it and convince myself that I liked it, after all its disney isn't their somthing wrong with me if I dont find it a masterpeice. lol Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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 ... Read More 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. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful I rented this because my 10yr old just finished the book (which he loved) and wanted to see the movie. He didn't like it and fast forwarded most of the movie. My 5yr hardly stayed intested at all. ... Read More I rented this because my 10yr old just finished the book (which he loved) and wanted to see the movie. He didn't like it and fast forwarded most of the movie. My 5yr hardly stayed intested at all. They found it slow. Kept wanting to see more of the monster. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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