If you're like I am, and like movies that are very well put together with great costumes, stage sets, cast and real entertaining creativity ...I think you'll like this movie.(In fact, I wish there were more movies like this.) This one is another title in my personal movie collection, and I'm glad I have it.In all honesty, this film touches base with a little bit from several areas, such as some suspense, drama, a little thrill, and to me, some spots came across as having some sci-fi.Wonderfully done, and a treat in difference from the other movies out there. Another great movie!I highly recommend trying this one too.

Oh... why doth humans insist on taking something as perfectly told and almost divinely inspired as the works of Jules Verne and turning them into a sham?For years I have been looking for something that (and I know that immaculate is not possible) at least would pay respect to Jules Verne's Imagination and gifted writing.But Alas! Nay! Instead people are pouring out money to make shitty political manifestos like Avatar, when they have gold - between their hands.When will somebody hearken to Jules Verne's heartbeat and be true to his works?

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...

My Take: Bad adaptation of a terrific Jules Verne novel. The video cover forced me to buy this "adaptation" of Jules Verne's continuation of his 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This one didn't actually apply a Jules Verne-style fantasy adventure. Video covers are among the things that force you to buy a movie, so don't always fall for such tricks. But "Mysterious Island" isn't totally a horrible movie, but it is a bad one no doubt about it. The CG effects are lame and sloppily made. I prefer Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion monsters (who animated them on the original adaptation in the 1960's) any day. The acting lacks energy, which is an essential if you are making an adventure movie, made-for-TV or otherwise.Anyway, your better off reading the book again. TV movie rating: * out of 5.