Atlantis: The Lost Empire

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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

PG

2001

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Animation

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An inexperienced young adventurer becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil explorers to find the legendary lost empire of Atlantis. A naive-but-determined museum cartographer Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox), dreams of completing the quest begun by his late grandfather, a famous explorer. When a journal surfaces, an eccentric billionaire funds an expedition and the action shifts to high gear.

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Critics Consensus

Atlantis provides a fast-paced spectacle, but stints on such things as character development and a coherent plot.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

01/25/2011

Visually imaginative and even persuasively spiritual, this animated adventure has some unusually complex villains and heroes, and some of the plot and dialogue transcends what's typical in movies intended for a broad or youthful audience.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/22/2010

3/5

Entertaining but intense adventure for tweens and up.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

08/07/2008

This blandly conceived and executed attempt at a juve-style Indiana Jones with Jules Verne trappings recycles familiar adventure and cartoon devices with minimal wit and flair.

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

04/30/2024

2.5/5

Disney's summer animation entry, mercifully bereft of cloying musical numbers, falls into the "good enough" category.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

04/30/2024

C

This feature plays more like the best Disney animated film of 1981 than 2001. The unfortunate retrograde look of this cartoon is further hindered by the conventional nature of the characters and weak dialogue.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

01/20/2023

While the style and technical ability of Atlantis: The Lost Empire is clear, the bland storytelling and the overused emotional beats cause the film to ultimately become forgettable and dull.

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Kevin P

Dec 29

A unique take on the mythical lost city of Atlantis and an underrated Disney movie from the early 2000's. I love the charming animation style and character designs. They're expressive, angular, and very reminiscent of comic books. It's a creative adventure retro-sci fi setting reminiscent of old pulpy adventure serials. Michael J Fox is very likable and eccentric as Milo. I love all the charming memorable side characters like Mole, Vinny, Audrey, and Dr Sweet. They're all really funny with their own unique backstories, skill sets, and character designs. There's even a nice twist with then in the climax that catches you off guard. The climax has some stunning imagery. Cree Summer is solid as Princess Kida. I love the cool sci fi ancient blending designs for the people and city of Atlantis. There’s a high death count for a Disney movie. Leonard Nimoy does a great job voicing the Atlantean King. The movie's not perfect, but it's very passionate and creative. Very underrated in my book.

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Miguel C

@Miguel3110 Dec 16

Atlantis: O Reino Perdido não é um dos melhores filmes da Disney e até enfraquece comparado aos outros, mas pode ser uma aventura de exploração interessante para a família.

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Michael K

@Dortmundfan626 Nov 2

How is this considered a bad movie this is Amazing the side characters were awesome

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Oct 29

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) is a very different film from the animations that Disney itself is releasing these days. The adventure is well-made; it's not a bad story, but it's not the type of film I'd want to watch again.

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Samuel G

Oct 28

I didn't, get to see Atlantis: The Lost Empire in my entire life. There might be always a chance me to see it.

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Jacob L C

Oct 27

Story? good. Amazing cast of voice actors just don't go in expecting a different villain from every other new Disney movie this was one that I still enjoy. Highly reccomend give it a chance and it will grow on you.

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Gary Trousdale

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Synopsis

An inexperienced young adventurer becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil explorers to find the legendary lost empire of Atlantis. A naive-but-determined museum cartographer Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox), dreams of completing the quest begun by his late grandfather, a famous explorer. When a journal surfaces, an eccentric billionaire funds an expedition and the action shifts to high gear.

Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Producer: Don Hahn
Screenwriter: Tab Murphy, Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, Joss Whedon, Bryce Zabel, Jackie Zabel, Tab Murphy
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: PG (Action/Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 15, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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