Atlantis - The Lost Empire
2001
Driven to find the sunken mythical kingdom, a young adventurer named Milo discovers an ancient journal with clues to its hidden location. Along with a skilled yet quirky group of explorers led by the confident commander Rourke, Milo boards the Ulysses, an amazing state-of-the-art submarine, for a risky expedition to the bottom .. Read more
| Starring | Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Leonard Nimoy, Cree Summer |
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| Director | Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise |
| Genres | Children, Family |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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Taking its cue from Japanese manga and the current breed of adult-friendly animation, this feels like Disney's attempt to embrace the new millennium. A visually delightful tale of explorers hunting for a mythical lost continent, the film dispenses with the studio's traditional trademarks of cute animals and foot-tapping songs. Instead, it offers grown-up, multilayered storytelling combined with a relentless pace more associated with action features than cosy family viewing. Exquisitely animated and voiced by Michael J Fox and Leonard Nimoy, among others, the fantasy presents Atlantis as an earthly paradise, soothing the retinas before the consequences of its characters' foibles and ambitions explode into a thrilling climax. Directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale demonstrate a satisfying maturity with the result that this movie is more reminiscent of non-animated adventures such as 20,000 Leagues under the Sea than the duo's previous Disney assignments, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Beauty and the Beast.
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Interesting attempt to revitalise Disney's approach to traditional animation, abandoning songs and cute animals and using the style of comic-book artist Mike Mignola; a less hackneyed story, without mushy mysticism at its centre, would have been an even g
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"...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..."
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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31 out of 35 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
superb family film
this dvd is superb. Milo Thatch ( voiced by Michael J. Fox), is a historian and adventure seeker, who has been searching for the lost continent of Atlantis for years.
Being aided financially with a crew that is well equiped, and the expertise of the leader of the expedition Commander Rourke (voiced by James Garner), Milo searches for the continent, braving obstacles set in place to dissuade travellers, such as the giant kraken, that guards the entrance to an undersea cave.
After the encounter with the creature, the expedition is severely reduced.
Fortunately Milo is quite knowledgeable, and eventually the crew reach the lost city and meet Kida, the King's daughter who along with Milo, tries to solve a mystery involving the city, and rescue it from those who want to exploit the city itself.
Soon Milo, finds himself at odds with Commander Rourke, and other members of the crew, as they reveal the real purpose they came to Atlantis.
Will Milo and the Atlanteans survive the catastrophe that is about to occur?
and will Milo and the beautiful Atlantean - Kida fall in love?
watch this fantastic film to find out. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Not Disney's best!
As a fan of animation, I was looking forward to watching this film. I'd seen a trailer several years ago, and the visuals looked very impressive.
However, I was left very disappointed. The story is very poor, and I doubt children would really understand what is going on. The characters are equally as dismal, possessing the same depth as their 2D avatars.
The animation is okay, with a nice blend of computer and hand drawn animation, but this is not enough to make up for the poor, confusing, and tiresome story.
Definitely not a good choice for kids - they'll quickly become bored! -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Good but not great
Not up to Disney’s usual standard, but a very good show none the less. Both of my children enjoyed it.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Awful
Tedious and bland production line animation with few moments of any interest.
Cliche ridden and sugary. Not recommended. Avoid. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Disney film
An enjoyable Disney film. Interesting as it is slightly different to the usual Disney format but still a very good film.
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31 out of 35 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
superb family film
this dvd is superb. Milo Thatch ( voiced by Michael J. Fox), is a historian and adventure seeker, who has been searching for the lost continent of Atlantis for years.
Being aided financially with a crew that is well equiped, and the expertise of the leader of the expedition Commander Rourke (voiced by James Garner), Milo searches for the continent, braving obstacles set in place to dissuade travellers, such as the giant kraken, that guards the entrance to an undersea cave.
After the encounter with the creature, the expedition is severely reduced.
Fortunately Milo is quite knowledgeable, and eventually the crew reach the lost city and meet Kida, the King's daughter who along with Milo, tries to solve a mystery involving the city, and rescue it from those who want to exploit the city itself.
Soon Milo, finds himself at odds with Commander Rourke, and other members of the crew, as they reveal the real purpose they came to Atlantis.
Will Milo and the Atlanteans survive the catastrophe that is about to occur?
and will Milo and the beautiful Atlantean - Kida fall in love?
watch this fantastic film to find out. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Not Disney's best!
As a fan of animation, I was looking forward to watching this film. I'd seen a trailer several years ago, and the visuals looked very impressive.
However, I was left very disappointed. The story is very poor, and I doubt children would really understand what is going on. The characters are equally as dismal, possessing the same depth as their 2D avatars.
The animation is okay, with a nice blend of computer and hand drawn animation, but this is not enough to make up for the poor, confusing, and tiresome story.
Definitely not a good choice for kids - they'll quickly become bored! -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Good but not great
Not up to Disney’s usual standard, but a very good show none the less. Both of my children enjoyed it.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Disney film
An enjoyable Disney film. Interesting as it is slightly different to the usual Disney format but still a very good film.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Awful
Tedious and bland production line animation with few moments of any interest.
Cliche ridden and sugary. Not recommended. Avoid. -
The Lost city of Atlantis
My 9 year old daughter (who dosen't usually sit totally still when watching a video/DVD, did so for this film. She said she enjoyed it and gave it 7/10.
I watched a bit of it, not one of the best Disney films i've seen, but certainly not one of the worst. -
Not one for the very young
This was a run of the mill Disney film with the usual good graphics, but lacked all the charm of the old classics or the lovable characters of the pixar/Disney films such as Monsters Inc.
I think older children who are into animation would enjoy this, but I found it rather dark with lots of fast-paced underwater chases and little story. -
entertaining
Great watching for my little girl
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not a bad story
the animation took alittle to get used to the story is okay
michael j fox providing the hero's voice to this one,
it was just okay really the atlantis meets pirate smugglers well theives
an okay film -
One for the kids
Kept the kids amused for several viewings.
Story of Milo whos been searching for Atlantis all his life as did his father before him. The team that approach him and how they form a good relationship.
Critics' reviews (6)
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Taking its cue from Japanese manga and the current breed of adult-friendly animation, this feels like Disney's attempt to embrace the new millennium. A visually delightful tale of explorers hunting for a mythical lost continent, the film dispenses with the studio's traditional trademarks of cute animals and foot-tapping songs. Instead, it offers grown-up, multilayered storytelling combined with a relentless pace more associated with action features than cosy family viewing. Exquisitely animated and voiced by Michael J Fox and Leonard Nimoy, among others, the fantasy presents Atlantis as an earthly paradise, soothing the retinas before the consequences of its characters' foibles and ambitions explode into a thrilling climax. Directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale demonstrate a satisfying maturity with the result that this movie is more reminiscent of non-animated adventures such as 20,000 Leagues under the Sea than the duo's previous Disney assignments, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Beauty and the Beast.
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Interesting attempt to revitalise Disney's approach to traditional animation, abandoning songs and cute animals and using the style of comic-book artist Mike Mignola; a less hackneyed story, without mushy mysticism at its centre, would have been an even g
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"...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..."
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"...The film makes for jolly, fast-paced entertainment....[The] character animation and layout are superbly crafted for the streamlined action..."
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"...All of this is vividly rendered by the colourists, who provide a cobalt sea and fiery lava flows as a background..."
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This Disney animated spectacular is cast as an adventure story in the Jules Verne mould and played commendably... read more on Time Out
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