Fairly mediocre, but with cheesy appeal

ahifi

I know this was pretty meh, yet I couldn't help but enjoy it. Part one is definitely the more enjoyable of the two, while part two is just bad.

I hadn't read or seen Mysterious Island previous to this so I can't comment on how faithful it is. My guess would be: not very.

The direction is lame, the editing is lacking and the acting is sub-par. At times, it was enjoyable. The props, set-design and location were a nice touch but the CGI - oh my God! Terrible! The over-sized-insects looking bad I could take...but the CGI-heavy ending is AWFUL!

I want to tell you to avoid it but...it appealed to me because sometimes I like action to be cheesy, stupid and unintentionally funny. If you do too, watch it. If not, stay far away says I. 6/10

P.S. I didn't even recognise Vinnie Jones. I don't know what to say to that. I guess it's a compliment...

score 6/10

ahifi 23 July 2009

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