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- 19th CenturyVictorian
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Around the World in 80 Days, 2004
English, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Turkish
USA, Germany, Ireland, UK
Profile of Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days can be described as humorous, feel good, and exciting. The plot revolves around adventurers, an obsessive quest, and a race against time. The main genres are comedy, action, and period. In terms of style, Around the World in 80 Days has a road movie structure. The storytelling is fast paced. It is located in Turkey, London, and France. Around the World in 80 Days takes place in the Victorian era. It is based on a book. It is well suited for a family outing. Note that Around the World in 80 Days involves violent content.
Summary of Around the World in 80 Days
In this raucous Disney adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, Steve Coogan plays Phileas Fogg, a quirky inventor at the turn of the 20th century. After suffering rejection by England's Royal Academy of Science, Fogg strives to prove his scientific worth by accepting a challenge to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. Fogg, his cohort Passepartout (Jackie Chan), and his new love Monique (Cecile de France), find trouble and excitement as they make their way from Turkey to Morocco to the United States, and ultimately Fogg discovers that scientific validation is not all he needs for a successful life.
Jackie Chan shines in his role as Passepartout, who masquerades as Fogg's valet in an attempt to escape authorities after he robs the Bank of England. As he evades his enemies and keeps Fogg in the dark about his true background, Chan provides stellar comedic action and performs daring stunts. Celebrity cameos punctuate the film, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing a polygamous Turkish ruler (filmed before the start of his campaign for California governor) and Owen and Luke Wilson playing the hilariously squabbling Wright Brothers. In addition to the lavish sets and nonstop action, this version of the classic remains true to the idea that one should hold on to dreams, no matter how improbable or outlandish.
Details
| Language: | English, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Turkish |
| Country: | USA, Germany, Ireland, UK |
| Release date: | 13 June 2004 |
| Runtime: | 120 min |
Cast and Crew
as Passepartout / Lau Xing
as Phileas Fogg
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Critics Reviews
The Onion (A.V. Club)
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- by: Nathan Rabin
The New York Times
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- by: Stephen Holden
