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Treasure Planet (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 128 Fresh: 91  Rotten:37 Average Rating: 6.6/10
 
Consensus: Great visuals, but weak characterizations make Treasure Planet fall way short of being a classic.
 

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Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Theatrical Release: Nov 27, 2002 Wide

Box Office: $38,120,554

Synopsis: In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, Disney presents a fantastic space adventure. Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a teenage boy with a taste for adventure who seems to always be in trouble, much to the chagrin of his hardworking mother (Laurie Metcalf). But... In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, Disney presents a fantastic space adventure. Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a teenage boy with a taste for adventure who seems to always be in trouble, much to the chagrin of his hardworking mother (Laurie Metcalf). But when he comes into possession of a high-tech map leading to Treasure Planet where an ancient cache of jewels and gold lies buried, it's like a dream come true. His mother's friend Doctor Doppler (David Hyde Pierce) arranges for a ship, and the two set sail, traversing the universe on course for the treasure. Captain Amelia (Emma Thompson), a domineering feline, is in charge of a rough-and-tumble crew of odd creatures, who may have their own designs on the treasure. Jim is placed under the supervision of John Silver (Brian Murray), the cook, who is both his father figure and his adversary. Slowly but surely the ship makes its way toward its destination, as Jim comes of age, learning to follow his heart, do what's right, and be a leader. With stunning computer animation that combines both space and sea elements, TREASURE PLANET called upon the skills of 350 artists, animators, and technicians. The result is dazzling, colorful, and fast-moving, with some very realistic-looking creatures including variations on spiders, robots, and whales. [More]

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Wincott, Brian Murray, Martin Short

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Screenwriter: Samm Levine, Alex Mann
Producer: Roy Conli
Composer: James Newton Howard

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 29, 2003

[DVD Details]
  • Treasure Planet
  • From the directors of Disney's ALADDIN and THE LITTLE MERMAID comes a spectacular new motion picture for the entire family. Buckle up for thrills and excitement as a classic story of friendship, courage, and self-discovery gets an incredible futuristic twist for an all-new generation. It's "another jewel in the crown of Disney animated classics" (Clay Smith, Access Hollywood). A secret map inspires a thrilling treasure hunt across the universe as young Jim Hawkins and a hilarious cosmic crew headed by the daring Captain Amelia set off in search of their destiny. Aboard a glittering space galleon, Jim meets the ship's cyborg cook, John Silver, who teaches him the value of friendship and the power of dreams. Jim soon teams up with his crazy new robot pal, B.E.N., and the shape-shifting Morph to discover a treasure greater than he ever imagined. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Emma Thompson, Martin Short, David Hyde Pierce, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, and Michael Wincott -- TREASURE PLANET is "a magical, inventive, and utterly delightful movie" (Paul Clinton, CNN).
  • Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
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    2/4

    Inspired visuals and fluid animation, even blown up on IMAX, weren't enough to prevent me from being bored out of my skull.

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    06/24/06
    Geoff Andrew
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    Hey mom, I went to another planet and found money for you to buy back the family farm. Sure, I blew up the planet in the process, but aren't you proud of me?

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    3/5

    Esta curiosa releitura do clássico de Robert Louis Stevenson conta com um visual impressionante e boas seqüências de ação. Ainda assim, está longe de se equiparar aos grandes clássicos da Disney.

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    Geoff Carter
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    ...just the sort of fast-paced adventure flick that today's kids aren't getting enough of.

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    It’s not one of Disney’s greatest, but it’s solid entertainment.

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    06/26/03
    Nick Rogers
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    05/20/03
    Jim Shelby
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    In attempting to update the novel, Disney filmmakers have dulled the characterizations and dialogue and given us instead a lovely series of picture postcards from outer space.

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    It’s beautiful, it’s funny, it’s colorful. But somehow the magic isn’t exactly there in full measure.

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    02/08/03
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    Akin to an extremely well-made Saturday morning cartoon -- great for hyperactive four-year-olds or hungover students, not worth a trip to the pictures.

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    02/04/03
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    There is nothing in Treasure Planet we haven't seen in recent animated efforts such as "Titan AE" and Disney's own "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" . . .

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    01/21/03
    James O'Ehley
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    Dazzles and delights, like a billion bits of gold bullion strewn about the caves of a rampaging buccaneer.

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