Journey 2: The Mysterious Island An IMAX 3D Experience

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  • Opened February 10, 2012 
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • PG | Some Adventure Action and Brief Mild Language

  • Now 17, Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from an island where no island should exist. Knowing that he will not be able to dissuade Sean from tracking the signal to its source, Hank (Dwayne Johnson), Sean's new stepfather, joins the teen on a quest to the South Pacific. Together with helicopter pilot Gabato (Luis Guzmán) and Gabato's feisty daughter, Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens), they set out to find the island and rescue its sole human inhabitant (Michael Caine). Full synopsis

  • Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson
  • Director: Brad Peyton
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, IMAX, Suspense/Thriller, 3D

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Journey 2 the Mysterious Island

by wdb44

Great fantasy film for kids and adults. The 3D technology is the best we've seen yet. The special effects are excellent - I want one of those big bees! This is the kind of film that 3D-IMAX is...

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Bit Disappointing But Worth Every Penny

by johnford1cflrrcom

I would have liked to see a bit more special effects especially the bee scenes were the best part of the movie. Swimming down to the sub a bit unbelieveable but hey its the movies! Overall the...

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Great Effects, plot not so

by LaFiebre

The movie was very entertaining mainly because of special effects. The plot was OK, a little blunt or off at times. Many of the scenes were well put for 3D. IMAX 3D was a plus....

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

The movie flies by pleasantly, and is then instantly forgettable. Perhaps Jules Verne can explain the science of that. Read full review

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Miami Herald
| Connie Ogle

The second installment in a likable family franchise, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island makes a nice case to your kids that reading books is a good idea. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

This is transcendently goofy. It isn't a "good" movie in the usual sense (or most senses), but it is jolly and good-natured, and Michael Caine and Dwayne Johnson are among the most likable of actors. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

It's a thoroughly family-friendly film, with a subtle message about the importance of father figures. Don't expect anything resembling believability, but enjoy the blend of strikingly colorful visuals and banter between odd couple Johnson and Caine, which combine for a mild escapist treat. Read full review

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Josh Hutcherson as Sean, Luis Guzman as Gabato, Vanessa Hudgens as Kailani and Dwayne Johnson as Hank in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island."