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Treasure Planet (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 139

Fresh: 97

Rotten:42

Average Rating: 6.5/10

Consensus: Great visuals, but weak characterizations make Treasure Planet fall way short of being a classic.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for adventure action and peril

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

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... 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]

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

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Wincott, Brian Murray, Martin Short, David Hyde Pierce, Emma Thompson, Roscoe Lee Browne, Patrick McGoohan

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker

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

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  • 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).
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    10/29/08
    Steven D. Greydanus
    Decent Films Guide

    It's laced with literate humor, and the directors cite N.C. Wyeth's illustrations for the 1911 Scribner's edition of Treasure Island as the inspiration for their marvelously detailed fantasy world.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    09/09/08
    Bill Stamets
    Chicago Reader
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    Swashbuckling, intergalactic fun.

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    08/07/08
    Mark Halverson
    Sacramento News & Review

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

    Full Review Source: Mr. Brown's Movies | comment Comment
    09/17/07
    Michael Dequina
    Mr. Brown's Movies

    While Pixar can do no wrong with its cutting edge CGI originals, Disney is falling back on old formulas

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    06/24/06
    Time Out
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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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    12/06/04
    Jeffrey Overstreet
    Looking Closer

    There is almost no coherence to the plot points, leaving another technically sound but disposable product that awaits its straight-to-video sequel.

    Full Review Source: FilmStew.com | comment 1 Comment
    02/01/04
    Charlie Brown
    FilmStew.com

    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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    09/26/03
    Pablo Villaca
    Cinema em Cena

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

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    08/01/03
    David Nusair
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    07/03/03
    St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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    It’s not one of Disney’s greatest, but it’s solid entertainment.

    Full Review Source: State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) | comment Comment
    06/26/03
    Nick Rogers
    State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL)

    The film’s signature imagery is impressive and there are some good set-pieces.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    06/22/03
    Empire Magazine
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    No review available.

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    05/28/03
    Newsday
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    This is Disney animation at its best: a witty and swashbuckling tale of adventure.

    Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
    05/20/03
    Jim Shelby
    Palo Alto Weekly

    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.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    05/03/03
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    Without the pizzazz of computer animation you can see how it will struggle to find its target audience.

    Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
    03/25/03
    Andrew Pulver
    Guardian [UK]

    Disney guarantees a certain standard of entertainment that will doubtless satisfy several hundred thousand families.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    02/18/03
    Daniel Etherington
    Channel 4 Film

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    02/17/03
    Kit Bowen
    Hollywood.com

    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
    John R. McEwen
    Film Quips Online

    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.

    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    02/04/03
    Nev Pierce
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