Treasure Planet

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Timothy A The blend of cgi and 2d animation is incredible and how close the story is to the real book is great. There’s small comedic parts which really make it a family favourite movie Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Jay W "Treasure Planet" was the movie that John Musker was wanting to make for the longest time. Disney kept telling him no, and instead had him work on other projects like "Hercules" and "Hunchkback of Notre Dame". Finally, he earned enough credit to go forward with his ambitious animated sci-fi project. Science fiction does not seem to have a great track record at the box office when it comes to animation. 2 years prior to this "Titan A. E." had bombed hard, and years later films like "Clone Wars" and "Mars Needs Moms" would not fare much better. Following the trend, "Treasure Planet" did not perform well at the box office. But how does the movie hold up on its own? "Treasure Planet" is a loose adaptation of Robert Lewis Stevenson's "Treasure Island". As the name implies, the difference in this version is that the events are happening in space. Starting with the positives, the movie does capitalize on its animation to give us some cool visuals. The world created in the movie is an interesting one, full of weird technology, alien species and colorful planets. It makes the idea of being a space pirate look as cool as that sounds. A lot of the CGI mixed with classic animation stands out and hasn't aged that well, but it helps make the world seem more off-kilter and mysterious. The setting is good, but its the characters where this movie falters. Our main protagonist, Jim, is very much just a blank slate character that the audience can insert themselves into. He doesn't have much of a personality. Long John Silver, in this version of the story, looks very interesting, but you can never get a grasp on what he really wants. His motivations are inconsistent and flip flop so often, that you don't really get to know him. The comedic relief robot came across more annoying than comedic, and the rest of the characters don't get enough screen time to really make an impact. The story seems a bit derivative at this point. After all it is based off a book from 1883 so most of its material has already been pirated by other stories. With some of its sci fi twists, it opens up a series of questions about the set up that don't add up upon evaluation. You are able to overlook a lot of those questions in the moment because it leads to an exciting finale. Overall, "Treasure Planet" has a great setting with an unique visual style. The style doesn't always work, but it is striking. The characters are forgettable and the story, outside the setting, is nothing new. With all that in mind, I can see why the film didn't do well financially. There is little treasure to be found here. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Daisy V Inventive artistic expression with top notch environmental design. A unique set of characters with well-done design. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review SkyRo P Let me share my thoughts on Disney's animated film, Treasure Planet. From the moment you see it, the character designs are so enchanting that you can't help but feel like you're about to embark on a magical journey. The only character whose name I can consistently recall is Jim Hawkins, despite having watched the movie numerous times. I’ve tried to fully engage with the story, but somehow, I never seem to remember the plot or finish the film. I genuinely want to appreciate this movie and grasp its emotional depth. However, each time I watch it, I find myself distracted, unable to focus on the unfolding narrative and instead drifting into my own thoughts. This is one of those films I hoped to enjoy from start to finish. The characters are intriguing, and I wish I could connect with them better. Unfortunately, it feels like they arrived at a time when they just didn’t resonate with younger audiences the same way as other films from the Disney Renaissance. It’s a shame because the visual style is quite imaginative, but the story feels a bit underwhelming, and the characters fail to hold my attention. I encourage you to give it a shot and let it have its moment in the animation spotlight. It’s one of those films that seems to have faded over time. Even Disney itself doesn’t often reference it, which speaks volumes about its place in their legacy; it feels like even they have moved on from this particular film. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review James P It’s a beautiful fun and overall great watch of storytelling that’s lost to Disney these days due to many factors it’s been one of my favourite films for the longest time but this is only my opinion and would suggest you watch it and decide for yourself Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Truth Y I just love this movie. Great action packed coming of age exploration and doing the right thing. Beautiful movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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