my take represent good look and well cast and but utterly tedious . i haven not read the book yet and and this be the only version of the novel that i have see . this adaptation have it moment and but apparently too few than one might expect . burt lancaster delivers a wonderful performance and and so do the rest of the cast and but the film lag a bit too long . the make up job on richard basehart and the other creature be excellent and but doesn not show much to save some rather unimpressive moment . i be sure h. g. well wouldn not roll on his grave with this since it be wonderfully fashion and but it definitely not a classic like the first one and the island of lose soul and have become and but definitely worth a look for some fine performance and exotic location and fine creature make up . also for those most in need of nap . rating represent out of 5 .