Jack Black. Once we hear his name, we're familiar with it. His films are going to be comedic and bringing laughs to families with his acting and actions. He's just a person we truly love and as well is our hero for comedy films. After "Year One" last year, we are going to see him as a giant here, in 3D as Gulliver.
"Gulliver's Travels" is about a guy named Lemuel Gulliver who has a girlfriend named Darcy Silverman. After trying to impress her, Gulliver finds himself being asked to travel to the Bermuda Triangle to write a report of some islands after mistakingly through several foolish actions telling his girlfriend that he is a writer. While on trip,he gets hit by several disastrous things in the sea and finds himself in a place where he is considered a giant as the people living there are little tiny people.
Different from the original novel, this adaptations has many additions of course as it has been modernized. In the original novel, there's no girl or any modern things like a Coke can, GPS and other things. The novel has a Gulliver who is more serious other than Jack Black who takes things not seriously.
The comedy of this movie is better suited for an older audience. Yes, there are some jokes that suits for all ages. But, about 50% of them involve mature themes such as relationships which would be some sort of meaningless to young kids.
The 3D effects were a weak point in this film. Yes, it was in depth but, it lacks the benefits of 3D such as things coming out of the screen. Don't expect 3D effects as good as "Avatar" 'cause if you do, you'll be feeling disappointed.
Let's sum this up now.
"Gulliver's Travels" is perfect for families to spend their Christmas time. Oh yeah, don't forget you're going to see Scrat from "Ice Age" as he appears in a short called "Scrat's Continental Crack-up". The comedy in this film is great although some are more mature-themed. But, it's okay and the 3D is not really recommended but it's up to you to decide.
Overall, "Gulliver's Travels" earns a 7!
Thanks for reading my review on "Gulliver's Travels" and hope it's useful.
"Gulliver's Travels" is about a guy named Lemuel Gulliver who has a girlfriend named Darcy Silverman. After trying to impress her, Gulliver finds himself being asked to travel to the Bermuda Triangle to write a report of some islands after mistakingly through several foolish actions telling his girlfriend that he is a writer. While on trip,he gets hit by several disastrous things in the sea and finds himself in a place where he is considered a giant as the people living there are little tiny people.
Different from the original novel, this adaptations has many additions of course as it has been modernized. In the original novel, there's no girl or any modern things like a Coke can, GPS and other things. The novel has a Gulliver who is more serious other than Jack Black who takes things not seriously.
The comedy of this movie is better suited for an older audience. Yes, there are some jokes that suits for all ages. But, about 50% of them involve mature themes such as relationships which would be some sort of meaningless to young kids.
The 3D effects were a weak point in this film. Yes, it was in depth but, it lacks the benefits of 3D such as things coming out of the screen. Don't expect 3D effects as good as "Avatar" 'cause if you do, you'll be feeling disappointed.
Let's sum this up now.
"Gulliver's Travels" is perfect for families to spend their Christmas time. Oh yeah, don't forget you're going to see Scrat from "Ice Age" as he appears in a short called "Scrat's Continental Crack-up". The comedy in this film is great although some are more mature-themed. But, it's okay and the 3D is not really recommended but it's up to you to decide.
Overall, "Gulliver's Travels" earns a 7!
Thanks for reading my review on "Gulliver's Travels" and hope it's useful.