"Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne is a fantastic book. The story is gripping and engaging, well-written, and a delight to experience. This movie is ridiculous. It barely follows the book at all, grafts in scenarios that are just ludicrous and personally, I find it an insult to Mr. Verne's work.If you're looking for a movie adaptation of the book, keep looking. If you want a ridiculous, fanciful sci-fi movie, this one is a sure bet.