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Light Years (1988)

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Originally in French, this English-dubbed sci-fi animation tale concerns technology turned evil in a strange, strange land. In Gandahar, Prince Sylvain has created for the past millennium a peaceful culture in which its people, animals and ecology thrived. Gandahar's inhabitants enjoy a healthy bounty typified by liquid blue trees that bear basketball-sized fruit. This utopia is then shattered by a technological disaster, which creates an automated monster. Sylvain learns he must somehow use

PG, 1 hr. 23 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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A story full of color and beautiful art. With slow progression but not lethargic, the story is original and strange, interesting despite the fact that it involves the use of time travel as part of the plot (which I usually despise). Only real negative is the uneven animation, sometimes it flow seamlessly, almost like

February 12, 2011

For the obscure sci-fi fan. Better animation the creator's 1st film Fantastic Planet but just as enjoyable. For the younger crowd who only know anime this may not be for you. But for us older viewers who enjoyed stuff like the Hobbit etc this is a must.

August 14, 2009
Duane S.
Duane Stockton

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