Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Name: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2012-01-19
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzmán, Michael Caine

2012 | 94 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Sean Anderson partners with his mom's boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$356 million worldwide on a $79 million budget; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 290K people sought it out in the past year