I really hoped to enjoy this film. It features an incredible cast involved in a story that seems like the pinnacle of collected storytelling. What could possibly be wrong? Unfortunately, there were several issues. David Niven is acceptable as the refined "Fogg," who, together with his temporary valet "Passepartout" (the agile Cantinflas), agrees to a challenge from some wealthy men at the Reform Club to complete a jo…

It’s easy to miss a familiar face in this Oscar-winning spectacle. Adapted from Jules Verne’s captivating novel, Around the World in Eighty Days runs close to three hours; this was my initial experience with the film and I came away feeling mostly good about it, although there's a slight sense that something was missing. Phileas Fogg accepts a challenge from his London club acquaintances, wagering he can travel…