Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (3D)

It's basically "Journey to the Center of the Earth" except it's based on a different Jules Verne novel; so this is not actually a sequel. A teen (Josh Hutcherson) and his step-dad (Dwayne Johnson) go on a wild adventure in search of the boy's lost grandfather (Michael Caine) and a mythical island. It's is good old clean family entertainment with a little bit of corn and some big 3D special effects. The Rock and Luis Guzman provide the comic relief as the action sequences channel "Indiana Jones", "Honey, I Struck the Kids", and "Star Wars". The ever-charming Rock is a co-producer, does most of the heavy lifting, and will surprise you with a little song. The ending will lead you to another Jules Verne novel as an anticipated Journey 3 adventure. For Looney Tunes fans, you'll be treated to a funny Daffy Duck/Elmer Fudd short as a lead-in.

Alien gives it 3 "Vernian followers" stars out of 4.