Movie "Around the World in 80 Days" (2004)

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    Soundtrack

    Around the World In 80 Days (Music from the Motion Picture)

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    • 1 David A. Stewart & Sylvia Young Theater School ChoirEverybody All Over the World (Join the Celebration) 3:12
    • 2 Tina SugandhRiver of Dreams 3:31
    • 3 Baha MenIt's a Small World (Pop Version) 2:44
    • 4 Trevor JonesAround the World Overture 5:20
    • 5 Trevor JonesJetpack Journey 2:19
    • 6 Trevor JonesThe Wager 5:03
    • 7 Trevor JonesRendezvous In Paris 3:51
    • 8 Trevor JonesThe Balloon Chase 4:49
    • 9 Trevor Jones1st Class Waltz 2:07
    • 10 Trevor JonesPrince Hapi Escape 3:11
    • 11 Trevor JonesAgra to China 6:42
    • 12 Trevor JonesReturn of the Jade Buddha 3:39
    • 13 Trevor JonesLost In America 5:09
    • 14 Trevor JonesDismantling Carmen 1:45
    • 15 Trevor JonesExactly Like My Dream 4:46

    " The race begins: June 16."
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    Runtime 2 hours
    Budget $110 000 000
    Premiere: World $72 660 444 June 16, 2004
    USA $24 008 137
    Other countries $48 652 307
    Box Office – Budget – $37 339 556
    Premiere: USA $24 008 137 June 13, 2004
    first day $1 425 945
    theaters 2801
    rollout 199 days
    Digital: World October 19, 2011
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    Description

    To win a bet, an eccentric British inventor embarks, with his Chinese valet and an aspiring French artist, on a trip full of adventures and dangers around the world in exactly 80 days.

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    Around the World in Eighty Days

    About the Book

    Around the World in Eighty Days is a classic adventure novel written by the renowned French author Jules Verne. The book was first published in 1872 and is one of Verne's most acclaimed works, known for its imaginative storytelling and exploration of the possibilities of travel and technology during the 19th century.

    Plot Summary

    The novel follows the journey of the English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who makes a daring wager that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal French valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind adventure that takes them through various countries and continents, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.

    Author

    Jules Verne is often referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction" due to his pioneering works that blend scientific facts with imaginative fiction. His novels have inspired countless readers and have been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other media.

    Film Adaptation

    The 2004 film adaptation of Around the World in Eighty Days takes significant creative liberties with the original story. While the core premise of a global journey remains, the film introduces new characters and comedic elements that are not present in Verne's novel. The film is more of a loose interpretation rather than a faithful retelling, focusing on action and humor to appeal to a modern audience.

    Music

    • "It's Slinky!" – Written by Homer Fesperman and Charles Weasley
    • "Sehnaz Pesrev
    • "The Mystery Continues" – Composed by Suma Ograda
    • "Everybody, All over the World (Join the Celebration)" – Performed by David A. Stewart and Sylvia Young Stage School
    • "River of Dreams" (Instrumental) – Written by David A. Stewart and Aidan Love
    • "It's a Small World" – Written by the Sherman Brothers, and performed by Baha Men

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    accessatlanta.com June 15, 2004

    A dead-on-arrival movie idea.

    RogerEbert.com June 16, 2004

    It’s light as a fly, but springs some genuinely funny moments.

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    ReelViews June 16, 2004

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    Austin Chronicle June 20, 2004

    Only a devotee of the original film or a hardcore sourpuss could find serious fault with this world romp.

    BBC June 22, 2004

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    Decent Films June 17, 2004

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    SFGATE June 16, 2004

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    USA Today June 16, 2004

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    Entertainment Weekly June 30, 2004

    Amiably dorky redo.

    ae.freep.com June 16, 2004

    Despite all the audience-pleasing laughs and derring-do, it fails to take us anywhere we haven’t been before.

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