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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Actor(s): Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Leonard Nimoy, Don Novello
Director(s): Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Mild Violence, Excellent For Children
Movie Release: 2001
DVD Release: 01/29/2002
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Members Wishing: 3
Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Children's/Family, Sea Adventure, Fantasy Adventure
See Also: Atlantis: The Lost Empire [Collector's Edition]

DVD Synopsis

The first Disney cartoon to be produced in the 70 mm format since The Black Cauldron (1985), this blend of traditional animation with computer-generated imagery is a straight adventure tale of the Jules Verne school, eschewing the studio's typical formula of cute critters mixed with song-and-dance routines. Michael J. Fox is the voice of Milo Thatch, a lowly museum employee and linguist in the early 20th century who's determined to continue his late grandfather's search for the lost, sunken empire of Atlantis. Bankrolled by eccentric millionaire Preston Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo teams up with a diverse crew of mercenaries led by submarine commander Rourke (James Garner). After a sea battle with a giant denizen of the deep, the explorers locate the submerged civilization. Milo falls in love with Princess Kida (Cree Summer), the daughter of Atlantis' aged ruler (Leonard Nimoy), and must choose sides when it's revealed that some of his fellow expedition members intend to steal a mystical energy source from their hosts. Claudia Christian, Mark Hamill, David Ogden Stiers, Don Novello, and the late Jim Varney co-star. Although considered a shoo-in for a nomination in the debut year of the new Oscar category of Best Animated Feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire faced stiff competition from other non-live-action entertainment in the summer of 2001, including Shrek, Final Fantasy, and Monsters Inc.. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Actors

Michael J. Fox - Milo James Thatch
James Garner - Commander Lyle T. Rourke
Cree Summer - Princess Kidagakash "Kida"
Leonard Nimoy - Kashekim Nedakh "King of Atlantis"
Don Novello - Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini

Editorial Review of DVD

Atlantis: The Lost Empire comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame transfer. The closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. There are no subtitles on this release. Supplemental materials on this THX-certified disc include a commentary track recorded by co-directors Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, deleted scenes, a look at the computer effects, a documentary about the (possibly) real Atlantis, and a featurette centering on the linguist who created the Atlantean language spoken in the film. This is an excellent disc from Disney/Buena Vista, who deserve credit for supplying extras that will appeal to adults as much kids. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Patrick D. (Madmanx) from BEAVERTON, OR wrote on 3/23/2008...

This is a fun romp of an adventure, in search of the lost city of Atlantis. It's a decent film, though not exactly up to snuff compared to many of Disney's other ventures. I love animated movies, especially where CG is involved. The animation and artwork is well done, but the story is rather bland; the characters lack depth. Great film for kids with a short attention span.