sentence review
This is a complete family film, don't expect anything deep, just enjoy the colorful visuals and the gags between Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine Okay.
Although this film is not a 'good' movie in the traditional sense, it does make the audience enjoy the full enjoyment, and the two leading actors are also very likeable.
Although this film does not have any delicate design, it is still much more interesting than the previous one thanks to the chemistry of the actors.
Behind-the -scenes production
A bigger adventure
As a fan of "Adventure in the Center of the Earth", director Brad Payton has a long-standing desire to make "Adventure in the Center of the Earth" "bigger" on the screen. Because, in his opinion, the end of the first episode left an excellent entry point for the sequel. Payton said: "I would love to be able to direct this film, to continue this incredible adventure, and to shoot this story with a greater dimension and momentum. I feel that in the sequel, Sean's story should be the main focus. , because he is no longer a child, he should take risks according to his own thoughts and mentality. This movie gave me such an opportunity to prove to the world that Sean is ready to hit the road. I never thought I want to make "Adventure in the Center of the Earth 2" into a small-scale film. On the contrary, I know that the most attractive part of this film is the omnipotent thrill of the sky and the sea. Whether it is creatures, natural environment or The skills of the characters must be top-notch, so as to have that kind of entertainment. Only in this way can the film be fascinating, and can people express emotion and admiration. But to do this, the most advanced technology and the top team are needed. Fortunately, With all the people behind the scenes of "Adventure in the Center of the Earth" back, the film's visual effects are guaranteed."
Dwayne Johnson is also very satisfied with the film's story and behind-the-scenes team, he said: "In the last episode, Sean was a kid, and the audience knew he still had a lot to learn, and in this episode, Sean was still a kid. In one episode, Sean is 17 years old, he is mature enough to go on an adventure alone, and this movie gives him such a chance. And he will also show his talent as an adventurer in the film. The behind-the-scenes team is very professional, and many extremely difficult shots have been perfectly produced by them. Because it is a 3D film, the behind-the-scenes personnel participated in the filming of the film almost all the way." Regarding the film's framework, Producer Bew Flynn is very satisfied, he said: "The audience will definitely buy it, because the film is first-class in terms of plot and visual effects. More importantly, the sequel can still evoke a lot of people. That is to say, this sequel is not just a simple movie, it is a kind of nostalgia and memory.” The
Hawaiian filming
in order to show the lush tropical style, in the fall of 2010, The director pulled the entire film crew to Oahu, Hawaii, for filming. In addition to the complex terrain, there are also long coastlines, various mountains, volcanoes and rich vegetation. It can be said that the natural conditions of Oahu are very superior. Brad Peyton said: "The shooting in Hawaii went very smoothly, because we had a location similar to what was described in the script, so our mood was very comfortable and the shooting was very efficient. Although shooting outdoors will be more difficult, In addition, our filming equipment is very large, but the filming is still very smooth, especially some difficult action scenes, with the cooperation of everyone, the filming is very beautiful."
In Hawaii, Johnson is very excited. Although born in San Francisco, Johnson spent much of his life in Hawaii. He said: "I grew up in Hawaii and I lived an hour's drive from where we were filming. It was really nice to be back. I was about 13 or 14 at the time, and I used to watch Movies, and like to daydream about movies. And now that I can come back and make an adventure movie, it’s really cool.”
As a tourist destination, Hawaii not only has beautiful scenery, but also has enthusiastic locals and a large number of film workers. Producer Bew Flynn said: "Hawaiian was definitely the right thing to do for the location. We also considered whether to shoot the film in the studio with a green screen. Because of that, The production cycle would be much shorter, but after thinking about it for a long time, we decided to shoot on location, because it not only provides a real feel, but also allows the actors to be there and provide a better performance. The enthusiastic local people treat us as Dear guests, and many local filmmakers have provided us with a lot of convenient shooting conditions, which is the thing that makes me most grateful and happy." The
protagonist grows in the adventure "father-son relationship" and becomes the main emotional line
in "Adventures in the Center of the Earth 2" ", the male protagonist Sean and his new stepfather Hank are not speculative, so he has devoted a lot of time to researching maps and adventure novels, looking forward to one day being able to start his own adventure like his grandparents. The turning point in the relationship between the two came from a set of mysterious distress signals. Hank, who had a strong family concept, decided to accompany Sean on an adventure in the South Pacific. When the danger intensifies and everyone realizes that they must truly unite, the real expedition begins. Director Payton said, "As the story progresses, the gradually changing relationship between the two has also become a major clue to lead the audience to interpret the story."
Producer Beau Flynn said: "As the plot continues In development, we embody this emotional theme through many seemingly inadvertent methods, such as being tolerant and accepting of others regardless of their first impressions; understanding the intentions of parents from the perspective of a 16- or 17-year-old teenager, and vice versa. "Adventure on the Center of the Earth 2" touches people's hearts not only because of the fearless and courageous behavior of the characters in the play, but more importantly, they re-experience and recognize family relationships and gain growth in the process of escaping from life.
"One step forward and buried on the cliff" 3D creates a visual spectacle
Released in 2008, "Journey to the Center of the Earth: Journey to the Center of the Earth" was the first film to use the 3D shooting technique "fusion". It was stunningly presented with vivid and gorgeous visual effects a year and a half earlier than "Avatar". The story of this sequel is still adapted from the works of French science fiction master Jules Verne, and the main scene has changed from the center of the earth to a secret island. In order to restore the magnificent and exotic world described by the author, "Adventures in the Center of the Earth 2" built a vast and spectacular "Atlantis City" on Oahu, Hawaii, and a special 750,000-gallon water tank to complete the naval battle. The shooting of the eel, and continue to carry forward the "fusion technique": in the air chase scene, director Payton asked to achieve such a visual impact: "Take the bumblebee as a helicopter, and the swift as a bomb."
Producer Hudgens said , "Adventures in the Center of the Earth 2" can not only satisfy the audience's pursuit of the excitement of "one step forward and then bury on the cliff" in 3D films, but also does a good job in close-up shots, which is a great source for family viewing groups. Come great attraction and even more novel feeling.
Trivia
· The film was mainly filmed on Oahu, Hawaii, and some scenes were shot in North Carolina.
Four years ago, "Adventure in the Center of the Earth" was partly adapted from the original novel of the same name by French novelist Jules Verne. And this sequel is also partly based on Verne's masterpiece "The Mysterious Island".
· The screenwriter of the film said that in addition to Verne's "Mysterious Island", Stevenson's "Treasure Island" and Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" are the source of the film's plot.
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