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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997)
Unique movie
When first viewing the movie, you think, this is not following the book! As you continue to watch, though, you realize the lay of the land.
The story is being told by Asst. Professor Pierre Arronax and takes place in 1867 New York, just as in the book. But the differences between the book and this TV film are similar and many as you discover that the story is being told by Pierre who later shares his recounting with Jules Verne!
Jules Verne, writing a true story but fictionalizing it because who would believe it to be true? Awesome concept!
The special effects are noticeable and could be called cheesy but who cares? All of the actors have portrayed their characters well and should not be compared with Disney's version as the two stories are nothing alike.
I highly recommend this movie for it's uniqueness. Yes, it is long due to it having been a TV movie so try watching it in shorter increments and it should make for more enjoyable viewing.