This is a visually striking and vibrant take on what is likely Jules Verne’s most well-known work, featuring James Mason as an impressively resolute, though somewhat narrow-minded, "Captain Nemo." He believes the surest path to ending conflict involves eliminating weapons of war, so he attacks warships using his advanced iron submarine, the “Nautilus,” sinking them through ramming. The internal struggles of his chara…

I recently saw this film and was pleased to discover it remains one of the stronger Disney live-action movies available. It's a well-done version of Jules Verne’s story about submarines and the looming atomic danger that would soon become very real for everyone. This adaptation is an exciting science fiction adventure, enhanced by excellent performances from everyone involved. The actors are fantastic; James Mason…