My brother once read Jules Verne's original book so I had to jump on the opportunity to watch this! Seeing that it was also the first movie to be shot underwater was quite amazing as well. The film was beautifully executed, although lost me at some points because there was no film card for certain dialogue. The under water shots are the best parts in my opinion. The Williamson brothers paved the way for modern filmmakers to experiment and work with different scenery and they made it work perfectly! For a film of it's time it truly made the world of Jules Verne's a one of wonder and excitement. This is one film that actually contained great verisimilitude.
Review of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
