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This is not a remake, it is a loosely based on

This version of Jules Vernes original story Around the World in 80 Days takes so many liberties with the story that the only thing recognizable is a few names. It is shame that we leave our youth with the impression that Disney and Jules Verne have any thing in common.That being said and ignoring that this is a contrived jumble of clichs and no social redeeming value, every once in a while there is a cute zinger or one liner. One such inference was when Lord Salisbury was told that they were going to name a meat entre after him.A major negative for Jules and a plus for Disney is the addition of Jackie Chan. This is probably one of Jackies best performances as he bloodlessly gets to hop around Chaplin style.A real plus is the filming location in the former East Germany and Thailand makes for exceptionally interesting visuals.Bottom line is this is a good time filler and can be amusing but do not get this presentation mixed up with the Jules Verne story of the same name.