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Fantastic Planet

PG 1973 1h 11m Sci-Fi Animation List
91% Tomatometer 35 Reviews 87% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
This animated tale follows the relationship between the small human-like Oms and their much larger blue-skinned oppressors, the Draags, who rule the planet of Ygam. While the Draags have long kept Oms as illiterate pets, this hierarchy shifts after an Om boy becomes educated, thanks to a young female Draag. This leads to an Om rebellion, which weakens the Draag control over their race. Will the Oms and the Draags find a way to coexist? Or will they destroy each other?
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Fantastic Planet is an animated epic that is by turns surreal and lovely, fantastic and graceful.

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Judith Crist New York Magazine/Vulture Humor and pathos underline a fine adventure story. Jun 29, 2020 Full Review Alan Morrison Empire Magazine Surreal and wonderful in a way not often seen from Europe. Rated: 4/5 Sep 9, 2008 Full Review Don Druker Chicago Reader The film has a flat quality that cannot entirely be overcome by the sensational animation and the obvious good intentions of its creators. Sep 9, 2008 Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Fantastic Planet may disturb...with its content, but it is also strangely fascinating and thought-provoking. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand More fantasy than science fiction, this strange, metaphorical portrait, adapted from the novel 'Om En Serie' by Stefan Wul, plays out in a world as psychedelic as 'Yellow Submarine' but far more predatory. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm A strange new world weirdly unfolds in Fantastic Planet... Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 12, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Morgan H Fantastic Planet is a visually striking and surreal sci-fi film that captivates with its imaginative world-building and unique animation. It explores themes of oppression and rebellion in a strange, dreamlike setting. While the psychedelic art and creativity stand out, the film's abstract storytelling and lack of emotional depth leave it feeling somewhat detached. Despite this, it's a fascinating watch for its originality and visual appeal. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Jonah K we really need a modern day implementation of this animation style. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Audience Member Fantastic Planet is a strange film. This strangeness mostly stems from the animation. Plot aside, I would hold Fantastic Planet in high regards with its wondrously creative visual world alone. The story follows a human, or Om, named Terr through key moments in his life. The film begins with a giant blue hand pestering his mother. Eventually, this hand picks her up and drops her from a fatal height. Here we are introduced to the Draags and their relationship with Oms. Humans do not dominate this strange planet. They are far from the apex predators, merely ants compared to the Draags. Baby Terr is left alone, but a compassionate Draag father and daughter, Sinh and Tiwa, stumble upon him. Sinh allows his daughter to take baby Terr as her pet. From here, we see a bond between Tiwa and Terr grow, Terr’s fortunate education, and eventual escape from Tiwa’s control. Terr will play a pivotal role in the relationship between Draags and Oms in this strange tale. I don’t think an altered mind is required. If you enjoy fantastic worlds, creative animation, and great soundtracks, Fantastic Planet offers a wonderful escape. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Alexandre Emmanuel m Animación de culto de ciencia ficción, solo para quienes quieren explorar más, que el cine comun Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Audience Member Wonderfully bizarre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/24 Full Review C G Psychedelic and allegorical. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This animated tale follows the relationship between the small human-like Oms and their much larger blue-skinned oppressors, the Draags, who rule the planet of Ygam. While the Draags have long kept Oms as illiterate pets, this hierarchy shifts after an Om boy becomes educated, thanks to a young female Draag. This leads to an Om rebellion, which weakens the Draag control over their race. Will the Oms and the Draags find a way to coexist? Or will they destroy each other?
Director
René Laloux
Producer
Simon Damiani, Andre Vallo-Cavaglione
Screenwriter
René Laloux
Production Co
Argos Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 11m
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