Around The World In 80 Days
2004
In this raucous Disney adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, Steve Coogan plays Phileas Fogg, a quirky inventor at the turn of the 20th century. After suffering rejection by England's Royal Academy of Science, Fogg strives to prove his scientific worth by accepting a challenge to .. Read more
| Starring | Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Robert Fyfe, Jim Broadbent |
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| Director | Frank Coraci |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family |
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Around The World In 80 Days
In this raucous Disney adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, Steve Coogan plays Phileas Fogg, a quirky inventor at the turn of the 20th century. After suffering rejection by England's Royal Academy of Science, Fogg strives to prove his scientific worth by accepting a challenge to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. Fogg, his cohort Passepartout (Jackie Chan), and his new love Monique (Cecile de France), find trouble and excitement as they make their way from Turkey to Morocco to the United States, and ultimately Fogg discovers that scientific validation is not all he needs for a successful life.
Jackie Chan shines in his role as Passepartout, who masquerades as Fogg's valet in an attempt to escape authorities after he robs the Bank of England. As he evades his enemies and keeps Fogg in the dark about his true background, Chan provides stellar comedic action and performs daring stunts. Celebrity cameos punctuate the film, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing a polygamous Turkish ruler (filmed before the start of his campaign for California governor) and Owen and Luke Wilson playing the hilariously squabbling Wright Brothers. In addition to the lavish sets and nonstop action, this version of the classic remains true to the idea that one should hold on to dreams, no matter how improbable or outlandish.
| Starring | Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Robert Fyfe, Jim Broadbent, Ian McNeice, David Ryall |
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| Director | Frank Coraci |
| Studio | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs |
| Certificate | |
| Collections | 100 Big Adventures |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles | English |
| Released | DVD: 22 Nov 2004 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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Amiable adventure designed to display the comic side of Jackie Chan's all-action style.
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18 out of 20 people found this review helpful
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Not a literary adaptation but nevertheless good fun
This firm is only loosely based on the book by Jules Verne with the same title. Apart from a healthy dose of humour it adds another martial arts storyline that rather distracts from the main theme. Watch out for a number of interesting cameo appearances, though, particularly Richard Branson commenting on a balloon trip around the world.
Although I was a little disappointed first that the book had not been taken seriously a very much enjoyed the humour and the good-natured family fun of this film. Some of the visuals are very nice indeed and both the acting and the camera work of high standards.
So forget the book, switch off your brains, get the family together and have a nice two hours of good fun.
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- ThomasKus from Gloucester
- Posted 30 Nov 2004 22:02
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Avoid going anywhere
When the helmetted Jackie Chan was flung head first into a lampost that bent to the shape of his head, Tom and Jerry style, my heart sank.
Steve Coogan attracted me to this film, but it had already been hijacked by Jackie. It was a truly painful farrago of OTT slapstick and the Former Alan Partridge radiated a 'I'm game for anything' embarrassment throughout.
Don't even THINK of renting this, have an enema instead! -
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