The Big Picture: Classic Tale Is Twisted Around in Many Ways ; Around the World in 80 Days (Pg) Stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cecile de France, Jim Broadbent, Karen Joy Morris, Ian Mcneice, Ewen Bremner. Director Frank Oz (120mins) Rating . . .

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HE 1956 film adaptation of Jules Verne's globe trotting classic was a three-hour visual spectacular that went on to collect five Oscars including Best Picture.

This new version doesn't have such lofty aspirations, nor will it be mounting a serious challenge at next year's Academy Awards.

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The Big Picture: Classic Tale Is Twisted Around in Many Ways ; Around the World in 80 Days (Pg) Stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cecile de France, Jim Broadbent, Karen Joy Morris, Ian Mcneice, Ewen Bremner. Director Frank Oz (120mins) Rating . . .

However, Around The World In 80 Days is undemanding, wholesome family fun, awash with colour and suitably...

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