Around the World in 80 Days (2004)

Editor's Note In this raucous Disney adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, Steve Coogan plays Phileas Fogg, a quirky inventor at the turn of the 20th century. After suffering rejection by England's Royal Academy of Science, Fogg strives to prove his scientific worth by accepting a challenge to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. Fogg, his cohort Passepartout (Jackie Chan), and his new love Monique (Cecile de France), find trouble and excitement as they make their way from Turkey to Morocco to the United States, and ultimately Fogg discovers that scientific validation is not all he needs for a successful life. Jackie Chan shines in his role as Passepartout, who masquerades as Fogg's valet in an attempt to escape authorities after he robs the Bank of England. As he evades his enemies and keeps Fogg in the dark about his true background, Chan provides stellar comedic action and performs daring stunts. Celebrity cameos punctuate the film, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing a polygamous Turkish ruler (filmed before the start of his campaign for California governor) and Owen and Luke Wilson playing the hilariously squabbling Wright Brothers. In addition to the lavish sets and nonstop action, this version of the classic remains true to the idea that one should hold on to dreams, no matter how improbable or outlandish.

	Karen Mok
	John Cleese
	Jackie Chan
	Cecile de France
	Rob Schneider
	Owen Wilson
	Jim Broadbent
	Steve Coogan
	Mark Addy
	Luke Wilson
	Kathy Bates
	Will Forte
	Arnold Schwarzenegger
	Ian MacNeice
	Ewen Bremner
	David Titcher - Screenwriter
	Phil Meheux - Director of Photography
	David Benullo - Screenwriter
	Jules Verne - Source Writer
	Trevor Jones - Composer
	David M. Goldstein - Screenwriter
	Frank Coraci - Director

New York Times
"[A] satisfying slice of old-fashioned storybook entertainment. It proudly insists on its own innocence." 06/18/2004 p.E8

Entertainment Weekly
"What's new and nutty...is the physical comedy of Jackie Chan....[It] results in a martial-arts subplot nestled with surprising charm in Verne's fantasy of futurism and eccentrism." 07/09/2004 p.66