We had a tradition in our house where the whole family would watch this movie every time it came on. We got the popcorn and the sodas and just sat down to enjoy great entertainment. Pat Boone lends a homey touch to the film, and James Mason is great as the stuffy Professor who has to get to the Center of the Earth. Even Diane Baker is great as the Pat Boone's love interest. I never tire of seeing this film, and enjoying the special effects of the journey into the mountain, and into the caverns, it is just so exciting, and seeing the giant lizards fighting, it just reminds of us all of when we would read these stories from Jules Verne that really intrigued us and we found ourselves day dreaming of being a part of those exciting tales of adventure in a far away land. I have a copy of this film and I bring it out and watch it at least once a year on a rainy afternoon, it never loses its charm. I am always entertained even though I know how it starts out, and some of the dialog, it draws me in the same way it did when I first saw it back in the 60's. A Great Classic for any age! I recommend this film as a great family film -enjoy it and relish the awesome special effects.
Review of Journey to the Center of the Earth
