Planet 51
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: November 20, 2009
5.3
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Mixed or average reviews based on 157 Ratings
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9
MichaelC.Dec 10, 2009
Its not the best animation movie of the year, but its really funny to see, with high quality 3D, simple argument (But simple isn't bad) with some memorable jokes. Ill be really proud if my first animation movie would be like that!! I Its not the best animation movie of the year, but its really funny to see, with high quality 3D, simple argument (But simple isn't bad) with some memorable jokes. Ill be really proud if my first animation movie would be like that!! I recommend it.… Expand
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8
IsmaelR.Nov 21, 2009
Once more, I don´t understand critics. This is not the best movie in the world, but it's a good and funny one.
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10
FranciscoODec 6, 2009
Great movie, excellent animation.
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10
EugeneZDec 7, 2009
This movie is the SMARTEST animation that I've ever seen (along with
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10
LizKNov 21, 2009
It was pretty amazing, a felling good movie for the kids
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8
DaveH.Nov 27, 2009
Better than cloudy with a chance of meatballs. the movie makes the viewer think a little bit.
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9
FredWNov 28, 2009
Very funny, indeed, just a simple and a very nice story.
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9
DanielS.Nov 29, 2009
Wonderful animation movie. There may be people out there that does not understand it.
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8
MattG.Dec 2, 2009
Visually clever and pretty, not great art but definitely great fun.
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10
MiguelP.Dec 3, 2009
Don't take this bad people but it seems that creeps you out that anybody come to play to your playground. I don't dare to say that this is better than a Pixar's movie, although is far better than Dreamworks "Monsters vs Don't take this bad people but it seems that creeps you out that anybody come to play to your playground. I don't dare to say that this is better than a Pixar's movie, although is far better than Dreamworks "Monsters vs Aliens" By the way the movie is pretty well done to be the first serious Spanish animation movie project. … Expand
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10
JaimeMDec 6, 2009
A very, very good film!!! Don't trust bad reviews made by stupid people who rate Titanic as a 5/5 stars film. TRUST ME!!! You must see this film if you have a good sense of humor, LOVED IT!!!
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9
clairedNov 21, 2009
Saw Planet 51 yesterday with my kids (5,7,9 yr) and I really enjoyed it. Very hilarious and well done. Congratulations!
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9
laurarNov 21, 2009
It´s the perfect movie to see with kids and have a family fun.
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8
johnmNov 21, 2009
This movie is simply perfect for family entertaining. Both kids and adults will love it. Fun and very touching.
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10
JohnFitzNov 22, 2009
Planet51 was an awesome movie. Highly Recommend.
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10
TamaraSNov 22, 2009
A must see movie.
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8
MommySmithNov 29, 2009
Nice. Light. Funny. Finally, a kids movie which is actually for kids. Nothing scary. (Kids Age 3 + 5).
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9
AntonioM.Dec 9, 2009
This is a very intelligent (and fun) movie, in the line of Shrek-1 (no surprise as Joe Stillman is the writer in both). I went to see it with my 5 years old daughter and she liked it a lot...but I liked it more because I could understand This is a very intelligent (and fun) movie, in the line of Shrek-1 (no surprise as Joe Stillman is the writer in both). I went to see it with my 5 years old daughter and she liked it a lot...but I liked it more because I could understand most of the intelligent jokes which the film is literally filled with. From the title (clear reference to Area 51 where the aliens are supposed to be kept secretly by the U.S.), to references to films like Alien, E.T., B series movies (50 feet woman,...), like details in the background (Comics starring a green giant called "Bulked" (Hulk)... Despite not being as round as Shrek-1, it clearly has much more attention to detail to make jokes even on the background as the main action is taking place. As said, a good film for kids but even better film for adults with other movies background. Very intelligent.… Expand
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9
JohnJohnNov 22, 2009
Funny!
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8
PedroAug 26, 2010
Planet 51 has good animation, an funny plot and easy-to-please moments, but has an very predictable end - and even children knows that, but stays a question in all heads, before the end: he stays there or he goes?
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8
phildogJan 15, 2015
If you are the sort enjoy watching movies for children, with your children, or simply movies with vivid, beautiful, and creative art direction, you'll enjoy this movie. Otherwise it simply isn't for you. It's humor is by no means racy, butIf you are the sort enjoy watching movies for children, with your children, or simply movies with vivid, beautiful, and creative art direction, you'll enjoy this movie. Otherwise it simply isn't for you. It's humor is by no means racy, but some jokes may offend you if you are the easily offended type. While it does what it sets out to do, I wouldn't recommend this movie to most people, but if you do fit the profile of a person I specified earlier, I would recommend it.… Expand
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7
UndeadRufusJan 23, 2014
While the 1950s/1960s references and setting are likely to fall flat with most kids, I thought the film was fun and brilliantly animated. My little nephew had no idea about the cultural era defined for the aliens, but he remained mostlyWhile the 1950s/1960s references and setting are likely to fall flat with most kids, I thought the film was fun and brilliantly animated. My little nephew had no idea about the cultural era defined for the aliens, but he remained mostly interested from start to finish (which, for him, is quite a feat). This is by no means the cream of the animated film crop, but it's a far better experience than many reviews to date would suggest, and it's worth watching. It's a shame I never heard about it until nearly four years after release.… Expand
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7
HaithamBAug 17, 2014
Planet 51 pays homage to the classic alien movies in which it references much from movies such as Aliens and 2001: A Space Odyssey, in which they are really fun and they keep an adult's attention. Personally, my list of favorite animatedPlanet 51 pays homage to the classic alien movies in which it references much from movies such as Aliens and 2001: A Space Odyssey, in which they are really fun and they keep an adult's attention. Personally, my list of favorite animated movies includes peculiar titles and not the usual classics, Planet 51 fits there perfectly.… Expand
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21ParkSep 28, 2020
I like the idea of a alien planet that is set in the 50s and a human from our time comes
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