Isle be back

Director: Brad Peyton,
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens

There’s nothing mysterious about Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Following from the moderately successful Journey To The Center Of The Earth, this voyage was shot in stuff-flying-at-you 3D and (like its predecessor) stars Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson, a teenage adventurer steeped in the fantastical literature of Jules Verne and Robert Louis Stevenson. However, this time Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Michael Caine are along for the ride.

Last time, Sean and company journeyed, well, to the center of the earth. This time, guess where they go? You got it – the film’s title kind of gives the game away.

Don’t let this put you off though. Journey 2 is a thoroughly entertaining family romp with some strikingly colourful visuals and a number of hilarious scenes – just wait until you see Caine riding a giant bee or The Rock giving his own unique rendition of What A Wonderful World.

As long as you don’t go in with high expectations, you won’t be disappointed. Goofily charming and gloriously undemanding – sit back and enjoy this magical ride!

Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy
Age Restriction: PG
Runtime: 94 min