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Gandahar

Play trailer Poster for Gandahar PG Released Jan 28, 1988 1h 20m Sci-Fi Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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This animated film is set on the planet Gandahar, where peace reigns and poverty is unknown. The utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sent to investigate, Prince Sylvain (John Shea) crashes and is rescued by the Deformed, hideous genetic experiments gone wrong and left to fend for themselves. With their help, Sylvain discovers that the Metamorphosis, a gigantic brain also created in an experiment, is trying to destroy Gandahar.
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Ard Vijn ScreenAnarchy A very enjoyable film to watch. Maybe not as classic or creepy as "La Planète Sauvage" but it can safely be called a companion piece to that movie. Jan 23, 2020 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Sep 7, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Why does this POS have a 71% audience approval rating? Why can't I give it 0 stars? The actors voices sound bored, the nudity is useless, the "main villain" looks like a glans instead of a brain, the sex scene (thankfully not shown on screen) is un called for and the conflict resolution is nonsensical & unsatisfying. Please avoid this movie at all costs Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review evil i This film is thoroughly enjoyable. The films largest success is in the creation of the world and more than just a cursory exploration. While the story by itself is nothing remarkable, it does a good job to connect emotionally with the viewer. The American voice acting is excellent. The animation style is stylized and appealing. A more complete and compelling effort to that of Fantastic Planet. The film is highly worth seeking out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member You have to remember it was made in the 80s to get past the rough animation and the corny moments but its truly an underrated film. From the same animator that made Fantastic Planet. Its captivating and smart. Watching is like revisiting a lost childhood memory. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member What a fascinating film in all the bad ways. I can give a back handed compliment about effort and vision, but I no better than to compliment obtuseness. But this film is peeking my fascination with the post-Heavy-Metal-magazine aesthetic of science fiction that tries to confuse people into enlightenment. This is a must watch for any animation or bad movie fan as it is beautiful enough to keep you wondering "Wait, what did the giant jello say? Why does she have wings on her head?". Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Gandahar es una gran civilización, avanzada y hasta un poco altruista, todo fue en pos del progreso y la paz, de la evolución, el avance y la ciencia, pero tal cosa sólo llevó a Gandahar a procurarse sus propios problemas, aquello que había sembrado era demasiado radioactivo, demasiado dañino, Gandahar sabía que su andar era obnoxio, pero aún así siguió adelante, cuándo la pútrido esencia se dejó colar por el viento y afectó demasiado la integridad, Gandahar no vislumbró otra salida, lo único que pudo hacer fue deshacerse de la causa de su malestar, pero no contaba con que el malestar podría volver a acecharle de nuevo. Posee un gran aparatado gráfico y una buena animación (gracias al outsourcing), en el aparatado narrativo la película posee una historia creativa, a veces oscura, a veces más esperanzante. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A unique and highly imaginative animated films aiming the adult LSD crowd rather than the kids but it doesn't take away the amazing visual power of the film nor it's beautiful message. It's a different type of film, completely out there but fascinating from start to finish. Rene Laloux was a true visionary man. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This animated film is set on the planet Gandahar, where peace reigns and poverty is unknown. The utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sent to investigate, Prince Sylvain (John Shea) crashes and is rescued by the Deformed, hideous genetic experiments gone wrong and left to fend for themselves. With their help, Sylvain discovers that the Metamorphosis, a gigantic brain also created in an experiment, is trying to destroy Gandahar.
Director
René Laloux, Harvey Weinstein
Producer
Bob Weinstein
Distributor
Miramax Films, Image Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
Miramax
Rating
PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 28, 1988, Original
Runtime
1h 20m
Sound Mix
Surround
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