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      The Island at the Top of the World

      G Released Dec 20, 1974 1 hr. 35 min. Kids & Family Adventure List
      50% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 47% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score An American archaeologist, lecturing in Norway at the beginning of the 20th century, embarks on a strange mission to find the young son of a wealthy Englishman who has mysteriously disappeared in the Arctic Circle. With the help of a French aeronaut and an Eskimo guide, he discovers a verdant valley, populated for over 1,000 years by time-forgotten Vikings. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 20 Buy Now

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      Steve D It became clear real fast why I didn't know this cast. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review Edoardo T È una bellissima avventura alla vecchia maniera, tempi forse un po' lunghi ma per gli appassionati di storie d'avventura retrò alla Jules Verne credo sia proprio l'ideale: avvincente e colorato ( quando si arriva al momento clou soprattutto) ! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/23 Full Review Liam D An enjoyable and standard Disney Adventure Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/22 Full Review Audience Member Saw this film when I was 10 and loved it. Still do! Great family entertainment! Nothing sophisticated but a lot of fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review r 9 A very good film! I felt thoroughly entertained for the entirety of the 93 minute run time of 'The Island at the Top of the World'. The special effects may have aged in quite funky and mildly chucklesome fashion, but the great adventure elements, pinpoint pacing and terrific cast help the film keep a high footing. Donald Sinden (Ross), David Hartman (Ivarsson) and Jacques Marin (Brieux) are all fantastic in their respective roles, none of them necessarily stand out by themselves but they really do bounce off each other impressively - kudos to the casting. I would've liked a tad more development into Sinden's character and his concurrent decisions, especially with what occurs with Mako (Oomiak). The music is done ably by Maurice Jarre, it adds a strong amount to the onscreen affairs. The premise is enjoyable, thanks to the fact that it keeps moving forward to avoid each location or event becoming repetitive. The final act isn't as great as what proceeds it, though it's still a positive climax. A sequel would've been cool to see, shame it was canned due to a poor box office. In similar terms, I think a current day remake would be excellent - better effects would do this story wonders. A top adventure, give it a watch! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review martin a Funny how things change, A Disney film that talks about Whaling and Polar bear hunting! Not one of Disneys best, but enjoyable. The acting is a little ott, and slightly camp but an enjoyable dated romp. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Jay Cocks TIME Magazine The Arctic looks like a melted dessert, the Viking village like a low-rent neighborhood in Disneyland, and the Vikings themselves like Hell's Angels on Halloween. Apr 24, 2011 Full Review Variety All deliver realistic performances. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Unimaginative plot, interminable dialogue in 'Old Norse', some pointless love interest, and a particularly repulsive poodle. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review John Brosnan Starburst It's a fast, relatively painless hour and a half which won't bore you even though you may wish that the script could have been a little meatier. Jul 29, 2022 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com '...once you've recovered from the lack of monsters, it's a rollicking old-school adventure...' Rated: 3/5 Nov 28, 2021 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine The Island at the Top of The World is simply too ordinary, too familiar, and most importantly too late. Rated: 4/10 Aug 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis An American archaeologist, lecturing in Norway at the beginning of the 20th century, embarks on a strange mission to find the young son of a wealthy Englishman who has mysteriously disappeared in the Arctic Circle. With the help of a French aeronaut and an Eskimo guide, he discovers a verdant valley, populated for over 1,000 years by time-forgotten Vikings.
      Director
      Robert Stevenson
      Screenwriter
      John Whedon
      Distributor
      Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc.
      Production Co
      Walt Disney Productions
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 20, 1974, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2014
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