Although they get a lot of hype, movies shot in 3-D have historically been a bit of a headache.

By Michael Janusonis Director Eric Brevig's updated version of the Jules Verne classic Journey to the Center of the Earth is an old-fashioned, rip- roaring, seat-of-the-pants action film that harkens back to the days of the Saturday matinee movies of the 1950s.

By Robert Hanks FILMS OF THE WEEK MAMMA MIA! (PG) Phyllida Lloyd (108 mins) ** STARRING Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (PG) Eric Brevig (92 mins) *** STARRING Brendan Fraser, Anita Briem For all I know, Mamma Mia! may be a terrific night out for all the family.

There are two ways to see Journey to the Center of the Earth: In plain old two dimensions and, in theaters equipped with the proper projectors, in 3-D format. The second option is definitely the way to go.

By Betsy Pickle ATLANTA - Brendan Fraser has discovered he's done dads a favor by making "Journey to the Center of the Earth," a 3-D movie inspired by the classic Jules Verne adventure tale.