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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

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Reviews Counted:49

Fresh:21

Rotten:28

Average Rating:3.8/10

Consensus: "Atlantis" provides a fast-paced spectacle, but stints on such things as character development and a coherent plot.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Jun 15, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $83,561,615

Synopsis: An inexperienced young adventurer becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil explorers to find the legendary lost empire of Atlantis. At the center... An inexperienced young adventurer becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil explorers to find the legendary lost empire of Atlantis. At the center of Disney's new animated feature is naïve-but-determined museum cartographer Milo Thatch (voice of MICHAEL J. FOX), who dreams of completing the quest begun by his late Grandfather, a famous explorer. When a long lost journal surfaces, providing new clues to the location, and an eccentric billionaire agrees to fund an expedition, the action shifts into high gear. Milo ultimately leads Captain Rourke (voice of JAMES GARNER) and his team to the elusive undersea kingdom, but what they find there defies their expectations and triggers an explosive series of events that only Milo can resolve. With its bold, graphic visual interpretation and awe-inspiring wide-screen animation, "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" is directed by Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale, the team responsible for "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Veteran Disney producer Don Hahn ("The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" guided the production. James Newton Howard composed the film's epic score. -- © 2000 Disney Pictures [More]

Starring: Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Don Novello

Starring: Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Don Novello, Phil Morris, Claudia Christian, Jacqueline Obradors, Florence Stanley, David Ogden Stiers, John Mahoney, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, Leonard Nimoy

Director: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale

Director: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale
Screenwriter: Tab Murphy, Joss Whedon, Bruce Zabel, Jackie Zabel, Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale
Producer: Don Hahn
Composer: James Newton Howard, Diane Waren
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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  • Atlantis: The Lost Empire
  • From the creative team who brought you THE LION KING and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST comes an exciting quest of adventure and discovery. Join the expedition and search below the sea for one of the greatest mysteries of all time ... ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE. The world's most highly qualified crew of archaeologists and explorers are led by historian Milo Thatch as they board the incredible 1,000-foot submarine Ulysses and head deep into the mysteries of the sea. The underwater expedition takes an unexpected turn when the team's mission must switch from exploring Atlantis to protecting it. Filled with stunning visual effects, this captivating story is loaded with laughs and messages of friendship and teamwork. Dive into ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE -- it's an adventure your family will enjoy taking over and over again.
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    07/21/05
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    a rousing animated adventure that captivates the wee ones and confuses adults just a wee bit

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    08/14/04
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    While the presentation of and extra features on Atlantis are extraordinary, the film itself is only slightly above average.

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    ...may be fun for the viewer who simply wants to sit back and soak it all in, without much concern about substance.

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