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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Pierce Brosnan shows what a fine,adaptable actor he is starring in this version of the Jules Verne story as Phileas Fogg who bets 3 of his friends at the Reform Club that he can travel Around the World in 80 Days OR LESS for a wager of £30,000? He sets off with manservant Passpertout played by Eric Idle and along the way saves the life of an Indian Princess played by the beautiful Julia Nickson and faces many other tests.Unfortunately for Fogg he is suspected of robbing the Bank of England of a large amount of money and hot on his trail is the comic-detective Fix played by Peter Ustinov. There are many cameo roles in the film including Robert Wagner,Jill St.John,Chritopher Lee,Simon Ward and Robert Morley to name a few.Good all-round family entertainment, no sex, swearing or nudity-guaranteed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Most enjoyable Victorian romp with Pierce Brosnan at his gorgeous best
13 July 2011
By Virgoletta
Format:DVD
Let me start by saying that I was a massive fan of this series when it came out in 1989. As a 13 year old I swooned over Pierce Brosnan. So I was always going to be partial to this series. Nevertheless, seeing again 20 years later, I realise just how enjoyable this adaptation of Jules Verne really is. Pierce Brosnan is indeed still dishy and fantastic as uptight Phileas Fogg, but it's the supporting cast of a spectacular Eric Idle and Peter Ustinov at their comedic best that bring it all together. Combined with endless cameos of famous faces from both sides of the Atlantic.
Yes, some of the editing is dodgy and yes some of the acting is cheesy, but I guarantee you will enjoy the innocent fun, beautiful scenery (they did actually shoot the series all around the world) and the comedic talent of all involved. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended 4.5 hours of fun.
Yes, some of the editing is dodgy and yes some of the acting is cheesy, but I guarantee you will enjoy the innocent fun, beautiful scenery (they did actually shoot the series all around the world) and the comedic talent of all involved. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended 4.5 hours of fun.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L O'connor
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an amiable but overlong and very slow moving version of Jules Verne's adventure novel. The story has been considerably padded out to stretch it to over four hours long. I thought the Davin Niven version was a bit slow, but it's speedy compared to this one.
However, Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, and Peter Ustinov are all worth watching, and there are plenty of entertaining moments. It could have done by being shortened by at least an hour though.
However, Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, and Peter Ustinov are all worth watching, and there are plenty of entertaining moments. It could have done by being shortened by at least an hour though.
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around the world in 80 days , 1989
Having seen both the David Niven and Jackie Chan versions of the story, (having never read the book), I was interested to see how Pierce Brosnan would fare in the roll of Phileas... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tim Young
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Reasonable quality though the sound wasn't great at times meaning we had to turn the volume way up to be able to hear it properly. Over all was glad I purchased it.
Published 21 months ago by ej
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent film
My whole family really enjoyed this version of the book 'Around the world in 80 days', overall the acting of the main characters is excellent. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2011 by Peter James
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FOGG IS FANTASTIC
I am pleased to give this tv movie of the book, Around the World in Eighty Days 5 stars.
The cast are superb. Read more
The cast are superb. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2010 by Karen Squires
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