Treasure Planet

Name: Treasure Planet
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Romance, Animation, Family
Released: November 5, 2002
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Emma Thompson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Martin Short

2002

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 5, 2002 | PG

Starring: Emma Thompson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Martin Short

Summary: Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Planet gets a futuristic twist in this amazing tale of a brave young man's thrilling journey to new frontiers aboard a flying ship.

Director: John Musker and Ron Clements

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Romance, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 95 min

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Lawrence Toppman

Disney's updated, animated version respects its source material while aiming at kids who grew up with extreme sports and edgy music. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

Boasts the purest of Disney raptures: It unites the generations, rather than driving them apart. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

If Treasure Planet falls short of "Lion King's" classic status, it still proves there is plenty of room in animation for movies that aren't geared exclusively to 8-year-olds. Read full review

William Arnold

There's no mistaking the fact that this hybrid misses the impact of the Disney classic, and even that of the excellent 1934 MGM version. Both of these films are surprisingly hard-edged and every bit as thrilling -- and scary -- as Stevenson's 1883 novel. Read full review

Claudia Puig

An innovative -- if only moderately entertaining -- spin on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Treasure Island. Read full review

Andy Klein

The film's total appeal may be undercut by a script that rarely feels inspired. Read full review

Dana Stevens

The delicate magic of, for instance, Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," which Disney released earlier this fall, is absent from this brainless, mechanical picture. Read full review

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Tonyb531

Sep 25, 2020

One of the most underrated movies of all time. Beautiful animation. Great world building and characters

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EmilyM.

Nov 9, 2009

I know that a 10 out of 10 rating might seem a little overzealous, but I honestly believe it deserves it. This is by far one of the best Disney films ever made. It spans both the "classics" era and the "new animation" era beautifully. It manages to have a level of depth that entices older I know that a 10 out of 10 rating might seem a little overzealous, but I honestly believe it deserves it. This is by far one of the best Disney films ever made. It spans both the "classics" era and the "new animation" era beautifully. It manages to have a level of depth that entices older viewers, while it stays kid friendly by having a basic plot that's easy to follow and humor that they can understand. It has a phenomenal cast and an outstanding soundtrack. I don't understand the reasoning behind the bad reviews this movie gets, but it definitely doesn't deserve it. It's a shame that it managed to slip through the cracks between the other kid movies that came out around the same time, and it deserves much more recognition than it has gotten. This movie is absolutely wonderful and I recommend it to anyone who likes Disney, old or new, enjoys good music, has ever been underestimated, and has dared to follow their dreams and prove themselves.… Expand

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HoverReid

May 2, 2016

I am giving it a 10 out of 10 because it deserves it.
The animation was way ahead of it's time, the story was really good and the characters really gave me the feels. The soundtrack was great just like everything else.
People were really narrow minded during the time it came out, they justI am giving it a 10 out of 10 because it deserves it.
The animation was way ahead of it's time, the story was really good and the characters really gave me the feels. The soundtrack was great just like everything else.
People were really narrow minded during the time it came out, they just could not get the meaning behind it.
It truly is baffling when you see stuff like Treasure Planet, Road to El Dorado and Sinbad have such bad scores, all of them are so underrated.

This movie gave me so much feels and by the end I felt so bittersweet, when I saw Silver's face in the clouds...
10/10 re-watched it a bunch of times already and the soundtrack is replaying in my phone constantly.… Expand

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totoro0192

Jun 20, 2020

Great movie and animation, I love this movie, it feels so magical every time I watch it.

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DrewtheDude85

Mar 30, 2014

It may not be Disney's greatest masterpiece, but I strongly urge every Disney fan to see this movie at least once to support it. This film is beautifully made, it has great visuals for a 2-dimensional animated film and I like the whole concept of it being a space themed version of theIt may not be Disney's greatest masterpiece, but I strongly urge every Disney fan to see this movie at least once to support it. This film is beautifully made, it has great visuals for a 2-dimensional animated film and I like the whole concept of it being a space themed version of the classic novel Treasure Island. Unfortunately this film was a flop in the box-office and it's such a shame that not a lot of people gave this movie a chance; so I insist that you to see this film if you haven't already. This is a misunderstood film that you should see.… Expand

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kyle20ellis

Mar 31, 2022

Sure it isn't perfect, but then again, few movies are. The visuals are a delight to look at, with a wide range of colours, and the art direction is much better than it is in most direct to video sequels. The music is lovely too, not the best score in the world, but I liked it. However, theSure it isn't perfect, but then again, few movies are. The visuals are a delight to look at, with a wide range of colours, and the art direction is much better than it is in most direct to video sequels. The music is lovely too, not the best score in the world, but I liked it. However, the story is very overly-familiar and some of the characters aren't quite as convincing as others. Be thankful that the voice talents are so good, like Tony Jay lending his distinguished voice as the narrator. Emma Thompson is lovely as Amelia and makes the most of some witty dialogue, and David Hyde Pierce impresses as well. Martin Short is good as BEN but his character isn't quite as appealing as the others, Morph was one of my favourites. I liked the idea of making Silver a cyborg, and Brian Murray does a respectable job, and Jim, while slightly bland to start with was appealing. All in all, a well done animated film, that is only let down by slightly unoriginal plotting. 8/10 Bethany Cox.… Expand

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gm101

Mar 15, 2011

Instead of opting for a movie called "Treasure Island," Disney made the ridiculous mistake of making this pile of gimmicky garbage called "Treasure Planet." Personally, I blame this movie for destroying 2-d animated movies in the early 2000s, and I was really disappointed by Ron Clements andInstead of opting for a movie called "Treasure Island," Disney made the ridiculous mistake of making this pile of gimmicky garbage called "Treasure Planet." Personally, I blame this movie for destroying 2-d animated movies in the early 2000s, and I was really disappointed by Ron Clements and John Musker here, considering they've created the masterpieces "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid." Thankfully, they and Disney were able to redeem themselves by creating "The Princess and the Frog."… Expand

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