Review of Journey to the Center of the Earth

I enjoy classic sci fi and I am happy to have recently seen this on DVD by renting it through Netflix. A musical at times, the actors and their songs were delightful. I enjoyed the colors and scenery both above-ground in the Iceland scenes, and underground as the travelers journey to the center of the Earth. If you are the kind of sci fi fan who likes model sets, then this movie will provide visual aesthetic pleasure. The story was compelling and action-packed. I have not read Verne's classic, but this is a good movie in its own right. Modern audiences may be disturbed by the professor's sexist remarks, but since they are purposely meant as character-revealing, one can easily get past them to enjoy the other more admirable characters. I was happy to see a female as part of the expedition to the center of the Earth, and despite the problematics with her role, she had agency. The DVD even has surround sound so the songs and auditory effects were easily heard and projected throughout my living room. Overall entertaining and fun.