Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Warner Bros

My family and I finally made it to the theater to see Journey 2: The Mysterious Island this weekend. I have to say, I had high hopes because I absolutely loved the first one, and I wasn't disappointed. Caution: Spoilers Ahead!

Josh Hutcherson was fantastic reprising his role as Sean Anderson. In Journey 2, Sean receives an encrypted message that he is positive came from his grandfather, who has been missing for the last two years. His stepfather, Hank (Dwayne Johnson), helps him to decipher the code and, after some debate, agrees to accompany Sean on a search for the Mysterious Island of Jules Verne and his lost grandfather.

They travel to Palau, where they hire tour guide Gabato (Luis Guzman) and his daughter Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens). After a few mishaps, they finally arrive on the Mysterious Island. Madcap adventure ensues. They discover that animals that would be large in the outside world are miniaturized on the Island. And animals that should be small, have grown enormous. While trying to escape from a giant lizard, they are found by Sean's grandfather Alexander (the ever hilarious Michael Caine). The rest of the film is spent, like the first one, searching for a way to get back home, with a lot of action, adventure, and the discovery of several secrets hidden on the Island.

I loved this movie! It was hilarious and exciting, a great blend of adventure and comedy. If you enjoyed Journey to the Center of the Earth, go see Journey 2: Mysterious Island, you won't be sorry.