This week director Eric Brevig and producer-star Brendan Fraser ("That's Fraser like razor") answered questions about their new film, "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D." Unlike the earlier versions, including the 1959 George Pal version with Pat Boone and James Mason and a recent made-for-television movie starring Ric Schroeder, this is based on the Jules Verne book. Instead, it is the story of a modern-day scientist who searches for his brother, who discovered that Verne's book was true.
The movie is a real thrill-ride with great stunts and effects and it was a blast to hear Brevig and Fraser talk about how it was made. In order to get the 3D effect, they have a special camera that shoots two separate movies, one for each eye. Essentially, they are projected together on screen (we got a sense of how tricky that was when they got it wrong three times before rebooting the system to get it right) and then when viewed with the special glasses, the audience gets a sense of depth and detail so distinct that -- well, when the dinosaur drools, you're going to feel like you need to wipe off your forehead.
Fraser good-naturedly answered questions -- no, there will not be a sequel to "Encino Man" and yes, he does all his own stunts (he pointed out that the hanging off a cliff and getting burned stunts were left to the last day of shooting at the request of the insurance company). Brevig swore us all to secrecy when he confided that Fraser has one additional uncredited role in the film -- he provides the warbling sounds for the adorable little glow-birds.
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My husband and sons will enjoy this movie! I might, also! Thanks for the information.....Cindi
We just saw the trailer for this at "Prince Caspian". I remember the version form the 60's - though my parents never let me see it in the theater. This looks faithful - and the CGI makes the effects a little more believable. So far, it looks good. Can;t wait to see the finished product.
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