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Part INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, part 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE marries mythology, futuristic underwater vehicles, and turn-of-the-centur...Read more
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A great movie, but not exceptional
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Atlantis continues the recent trend of unconventional animated movies (which began with The Emperors' new groove, which by the way is hilarious and if you don't own it you'd b...Read more
Good children's film
Great for the kids with plenty of adventure as Milo travels to the lost city of Atlantis to fulfil his grandfathers dream. Not one of the best Disney films but still, I feel, ...Read more
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Part INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, part 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE marries mythology, futuristic underwater vehicles, and turn-of-the-century adventure for an animated treat. Thanks in part to cowriter Joss Whedon (creator of the edgy BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER series), the film is filled with relaxed wit and more grown-up, pseudo-supernatural perils than some recent Disney films, without being inappropriate for kids. This non-musical extravaganza pits Good against Evil, and pairs a nerdy young scientist-turned-explorer, Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox), with an independent-minded platinum blond bombshell of a princess, Kida (Cree Summer)--provided Kida's father, the distrusting king (Leonard Nimoy), approves.<BR>Milo, a museum curator relegated to menial jobs, is obsessed with the famed lost empire of Atlantis. His grandfather once told him about a mysterious Shepherd's Journal that could help him find the now-sunken kingdom and, with the help of eccentric millionaire Preston B. Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo and several other funny, quirky crew members set out on a heart-pounding adventure. The crew includes Vinny, a demolitionist (Don Novello, better known as Father Guido Sarducci); Dr. Sweet, the gentle cook (Phil Morris, a.k.a. Kramer's lawyer on SEINFELD); and a paternal but brusque Captain Rourke (James Garner). The plot is intricate and suspenseful, and artist Mike Mignola (creator of the comic book series HELLBOY) offers up an intense but beautifully simple animated environment as stunning as Queen Amadala's planet in STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE. With monsters like the vicious Leviathan (a mechanical lobster that guards the gates to the city) adding thrills and chills, who could ask for more
Editorial Reviews
"...A monumental treat as well as a crafty assemblage of mythologies..."
New York Times - p.E13 - Elvis Mitchell (06/08/2001)
"...The visuals are a stunning widescreen mix of digital and hand-drawn artwork....The giant waves, monster crustaceans, flame-throwing fireflies and rivers of lava arrive in a furious rush..."
USA Today - p.8E - Susan Wloszczyna (06/08/2001)
"...[Norvello gives a] marvelously sardonic, world-weary delivery..."
Variety - p.17 - Todd McCarthy (06/11/2001)
"...The film makes for jolly, fast-paced entertainment....[The] character animation and layout are superbly crafted for the streamlined action..."
Hollywood Reporter - p.10-101 - Kirk Honeycutt (06/08/2001)
"...An action-sprinkled adventure straight out of Jules Verne....It's a refreshing change of pace..."
Box Office - p.59 - Paul Clinton (08/01/2001)
"...All of this is vividly rendered by the colourists, who provide a cobalt sea and fiery lava flows as a background..."
Sight and Sound - p.40-1 - Keith Reader (11/01/2001)
Part INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, part 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE marries mythology, futuristic underwater vehicles, and turn-of-the-century adventure for an animated treat. Thanks in part to cowriter Joss Whedon (creator of the edgy BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER series), the film is filled with relaxed wit and more grown-up, pseudo-supernatural perils than some recent Disney films, without being inappropriate for kids. This non-musical extravaganza pits Good against Evil, and pairs a nerdy young scientist-turned-explorer, Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox), with an independent-minded platinum blond bombshell of a princess, Kida (Cree Summer)--provided Kida's father, the distrusting king (Leonard Nimoy), approves.<BR>Milo, a museum curator relegated to menial jobs, is obsessed with the famed lost empire of Atlantis. His grandfather once told him about a mysterious Shepherd's Journal that could help him find the now-sunken kingdom and, with the help of eccentric millionaire Preston B. Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo and several other funny, quirky crew members set out on a heart-pounding adventure. The crew includes Vinny, a demolitionist (Don Novello, better known as Father Guido Sarducci); Dr. Sweet, the gentle cook (Phil Morris, a.k.a. Kramer's lawyer on SEINFELD); and a paternal but brusque Captain Rourke (James Garner). The plot is intricate and suspenseful, and artist Mike Mignola (creator of the comic book series HELLBOY) offers up an intense but beautifully simple animated environment as stunning as Queen Amadala's planet in STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE. With monsters like the vicious Leviathan (a mechanical lobster that guards the gates to the city) adding thrills and chills, who could ask for more
| Credits | |
| Leading Role: | Claudia Christian, Claudia Christian, Cree Summer, Cree Summer, James Garner, James Garner, John Mahoney, John Mahoney, Leonard Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy, Michael J. Fox, Michael J. Fox |
| Director: | Gary Trousdale, Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, Kirk Wise |
| Producer: | Don Hahn |
| Score Composer: | Diane Waren, James Newton Howard |
| Features | |
| Region: | Region 2 |
| Release Format: | DVD |
| Rating: | UK:U |
| Release Year: | 2002 |
| Genre: | Family |
| Running Time: | 95 min. |
| EAN: | 5017188883917 |
Editorial Reviews
New York Times - p.E13 - Elvis Mitchell (06/08/2001)
USA Today - p.8E - Susan Wloszczyna (06/08/2001)
Variety - p.17 - Todd McCarthy (06/11/2001)
Hollywood Reporter - p.10-101 - Kirk Honeycutt (06/08/2001)
Box Office - p.59 - Paul Clinton (08/01/2001)
Sight and Sound - p.40-1 - Keith Reader (11/01/2001)
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A great movie, but not exceptional
Created: 27/06/06
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Atlantis continues the recent trend of unconventional animated movies (which began with The Emperors' new groove, which by the way is hilarious and if you don't own it you'd better have a good reason) with Atlantis. It is a really good movie with a great voice cast; Michael J. Fox is perfect as the slightly nerdy hero, James Garner is a great villain and Don Novello is, at times, hilarious. This movie is like a comic book come to life, and even though parts of the story are a little sketchy, and the dialouge sometimes too fast or unclear, the animation is breath taking and the movie very enjoyable
It contains no songs, which is a good thing because even though Disney songs are usually great, they would be out of place in an action adventure movie such as this. Don't expect a cutesy fluffy bunny movie, but top-notch special effects action sequences. One thing which really annoyed me was a character called Mole. I hate him, and without him, or if his character was less zany, I probably would have given this movie five stars.
A departure for a Disney film, but well carried. A definate must-see.
It contains no songs, which is a good thing because even though Disney songs are usually great, they would be out of place in an action adventure movie such as this. Don't expect a cutesy fluffy bunny movie, but top-notch special effects action sequences. One thing which really annoyed me was a character called Mole. I hate him, and without him, or if his character was less zany, I probably would have given this movie five stars.
A departure for a Disney film, but well carried. A definate must-see.
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Created: 11/08/10
) Great for the kids with plenty of adventure as Milo travels to the lost city of Atlantis to fulfil his grandfathers dream. Not one of the best Disney films but still, I feel, a family pleaser. I would recommend buying if the price is right.
Atlantis - the lost empire dvd
Created: 27/02/08
I purchased this as I am adding to my children's Walt Disney DVD collection. getting rid of all videos.
This movie is action packed and as far as I am concerned, well worth adding to the collection. As with all Walt Disney movies, you can watch this again and again and never get sick of it.
This movie is action packed and as far as I am concerned, well worth adding to the collection. As with all Walt Disney movies, you can watch this again and again and never get sick of it.
Atlantis - The Lost Empire
Created: 02/05/09
This is an excellent film, just like Indiana Jones, but animated and underwater. My son, aged 2½ loves it. Great family movie, highly recommend.
good film
Created: 03/05/10
) Just like all Disney movies, its just great.
no singing in this one, but the cartoon is really funny and action packed. kids love it lots
no singing in this one, but the cartoon is really funny and action packed. kids love it lots
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