Battle for Terra

PG

Released May 1, 2009

1 hr. 25 min.

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Animation

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49%

97 Reviews

Tomatometer

41%

50,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

When strange objects appear in the sky above the peaceful world of Terra, some of the inhabitants believe the gods have come to visit. Instead, human invaders swoop down and kidnap a number of Terrareans, including Mala's (Evan Rachel Wood) father. Mala saves a downed pilot, Jim Stanton (Luke Wilson), hoping he'll help her find her father. While certain Earthlings plot to take control of Terra, Mala and Stanton realize that the fates of both their peoples hinge on the choices they make.

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Critics Consensus

Despite its earnest aspirations to be a thought-provoking sci-fi alternative, Battle for Terra lacks both a cohesive story and polished visuals, and fails to resonate.

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robert p

Unfortunately this was one of the first animated movies that the graphics and special effects are sorely lacking but I did enjoy the story!!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Crap, illogical and dull.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Battle for Terra definitely tries to set itself apart from other animated movies by going for a more thought-provoking plot where neither side is entirely in the wrong and I can't say I was uninterested but, setting aside the fact that this movie wasn't meant to be animated, it ultimately doesn't live up to its potential thanks to subpar animation, hit-or-miss voice acting in spite of the talent involved and visually uninteresting action sequences. Still has respect from me for trying to go against the grain rather than go for a safe formula...I've been reviewing way too many animated movies over the past three weeks, I need a break.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

Battle for Terra is Earth Forces fighter idenction for Star Wars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

This movie is so bad. All of the humans looked the same — I couldn't tell the difference between the main character, and the rest of the soldiers. The same thing with the "terrians," the inhabitants of planet Terra. Also, it seems like after the huge battle, the movie suddenly changed from fighting over the planet to making peace and giving the humans a small chunk of land. There was really no transition as to where i it changed from war to peace.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Meh. Maybe younger kids who like space would think its cool but its a no for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Aristomenis Tsirbas

Director

Evan Rachel Wood

Mala

Brian Cox

General Hemmer

Luke Wilson

Jim Stanton

James Garner

Doron

Chris Evans

Stewart Stanton

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The animation has an almost filigree quality that contrasts favourably with all but the best of its competitors.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2010

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

With its suspiciously similar plot and cheapo production values, a name change to Chav-atar is all but a formality.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 16, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Feb 12, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Though entertaining enough to divert your children’s attention for the duration and keep them quiet in the theater, the ideas within are big enough to inspire discussion and critical thinking in youngsters.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

Battle for Terra's story won't win prizes for originality and nor will its rather lacklustre animation carry off any gongs.

Nov 29, 2020

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The humans display less detail than cheap plastic action figures and the aliens astoundingly disprove the theory that creatures with large eyes are inherently cute.

Rated: 4/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Synopsis

When strange objects appear in the sky above the peaceful world of Terra, some of the inhabitants believe the gods have come to visit. Instead, human invaders swoop down and kidnap a number of Terrareans, including Mala's (Evan Rachel Wood) father. Mala saves a downed pilot, Jim Stanton (Luke Wilson), hoping he'll help her find her father. While certain Earthlings plot to take control of Terra, Mala and Stanton realize that the fates of both their peoples hinge on the choices they make.

Director: Aristomenis Tsirbas
Screenwriter: Evan Spiliotopoulos
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Snoot Entertainment
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Sci-Fi Action Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 1, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 23, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.6M

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