Titan A.E. (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Titan A.E. (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Highly underrated- one of the greatest animated movies ever
Summary: 5 Stars
As I tend to do in reviews, I made a claim above that seems to be over the top. However, this is one of those cases where it does ring true. Before I get to my analysis, note that this is not a kid's movie. In the U.S., animated movies are perceived as being mere child's entertainment (as opposed to the sentiment in Asia). This is one of the few animated movies that breaks that mold and offers an adult plot (violence, intelligent dialogue).
First of all, notice that this movie was made way before Disney's craptacular Treasure Planet. This was the movie that really showcased the seemless combination of computer graphics and regular animation in it's characters and environments. The movie's visuals hold up to today's standards even, in a world where both computer and animation visuals continue to skyrocket in quality.
Many tend to take points away from this movie in the plot department and even resort to calling it cheesy. Sure, you've seen SOME elements of the plot before, but much of it is original enough. But more than that, the movie has a heart. Thanks to the terrific voice-acting of Drew Barrymore, Matt Damon, and Bill Pullman in particular, the characters' feelings come across particularly well- I've seen the movie atleast 5-6 times, and the voice acting is one of the many reasons that I never tire of it.
Finally, the movie SOUNDS really good as well. The music for each scene fits well, even if it isn't "music of the future". The orchestral also adds to the majesty of some of the more contemplative scenes.
So, if you can stand animation at all and like a good futuristic story, then you owe it to yourself to buy this one. It can be found really cheap in the bargain bin- not because it's bad, but because here in the U.S., animation simply isn't appreciated.
Movie Review: A New Breed of Perfection
Summary: 5 Stars
When Titan A.E. came out in theaters I regrettably did not go to see it. It looked too childish for me on the surface. When it came to video I finally rented it, and fell in love immediately. From the breathtaking special effects, to the energizing story and an out of this world soundtrack, Titan A.E. Is quite possible one of the best animated movies ever rendered. It combines the state of the art 3-Dimensional computer graphics similar to that of "Starwars" and "Toy Story", with the hand-drawn Disney style animation to create a revolutionary animation hybrid; the birth of an entirely new style of film. Titan A.E. is a must own for children and adults alike.The movie begins with the protagonist, Cale (Matt Damon), leaving Earth for the last time as he watches his father board the Titan (a revolutionary ship that was supposed to change man's role in the universe). Afraid of the power the human race now holds, the alien race referred to as "the Drej" destroy the earth in a last minute effort to eliminate the human threat. The Titan however escapes Earth and is hidden by Cale's Father. The story picks up fifteen years later when Cale is all grown up; working on a salvage station in the middle of deep space. He is soon discovered by ship captain Korso (Bill Pullman), an old friend of his father, and the vile Drej who wish to see Cale dead. The journey begins when Korso informs Cale that he is the only one who can find the Titan because his father left him a ring containing a genetically encoded map that can only be read by Cale. The story twists and turns in a race between the evil Drej and the Valkyrie (Korso's ship) and crew (Drew Barrymore, Nathan Lane, Janeane Garofalo, John Leguizamo) to find the Titan and decide the fate of the entire human race.
Movie Review: Sci-Fi Lovers Rejoice!
Summary: 5 Stars
The summer of '00 did have something fun to offer us! I remember first hearing of Titan A.E. about the same time as everyone else . . . when watching The Phantom Menace. Fox started promoting this one in the theaters a whole year before it was released, and for good reason. Titan A.E. kicks major butt! But I'm afraid, once again, that it will go relatively unnoticed by Joe Moviegoer because most animated movies don't appeal to the average viewer, and it's not a stale Disney Broadway farce. Just do me a favor and give it a try. The critics are fairly split on this one, but if you have an ounce of adventure in your blood, and like non-stop action, you should dig this one. Titan A.E. harkens back to the good old days of sci-fi before all this cyberpunk garbage (besides The Matrix) was brought into being by William Gibson. It's got spaceships, faster than light travel, a really nasty alien race, lots of other aliens, tons of explosions, exotic locales, treachery, love, and GREAT looks. The film seamlessly integrates computer generated animation with cell animation with two sequences as examples springing to mind. The destruction of Earth and the cat-n-mouse game in the Ice Rings . . . the later being one of the coolest sequences I've ever seen in a sci-fi flick, animated or live action. Sure it borrows a little bit here and there from other sci-fi, and the creation of New Earth at the end is pretty far fetched, but who cares! This is great sci-fi space opera stuff. Don't let the fact that it's an animated movie stop you from seeing it...only a crusty old relic with no imagination will dislike Titan A.E., and it's just too much fun! And shame on Disney for brainwashing the populace into thinging animated offerings like this are no good. SHAME!Movie Review: Titan After Earth: TAKE THAT DISNEY!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, so the film bombed, and killed ANY chance to see another spectacular film like this from Fox Studios ever again. I hope it will get much more attention on DVD then it did in theatres. Hopefully it will also have alot of fun and cool features for the fans.This movie shows that Disney isn't the only ones with animation talent. But unlike Disney Fox isn't afraid to market to an older audience. The characters are all very cool, with an original plot to boot! Some neat plot twists along the way, and VERY VERY VERY cool animation mixed BEAUTIFULLY with the best special effects you'll ever see in an animated film. This movie wasn't predictable, and kept me guessin HOW it was gonna all end. The ending is a stretch of the imagination. I did notice someone mutter how "impossible" it was. But this is science fiction! who cares! My only problem is that it ended too quickly, I would've enjoyed it even more had it been 2 hrs. The voice talents are great, but at times unrecognizable (I didn't know John Leguizamo was in it till I saw the credits.) I also wanna mention the AWESOME music! Its all rock and you'll be moshing in your seat as it keeps the movie rolling along smoothly.
My favorite scene is when Matt Damons character is flying the ship along with the wake angels. That was pure eye candy, and I can't wait to see this movie again on video! I'll be first in line to get it on DVD! Way to go FOX! Too bad this movie will be the last of it's kind.
Movie Review: For the price of a movie rental one gets to keep it.
Summary: 5 Stars
Titan AE bombed in the theaters, or so I heard, but that doesn't mean a movie is bad. It's no Star Trek, but it's not The House of the Dead either. Just because some would say it's not entertaining enough to make one forget the greasy armrests and sticky floors of the local cinema complex. (Granted not all movie houses are dirty and disgusting, but around my area they are...) But I'll say this, I like the film. Sure it's a bit cheesy at times, and the soundtrack doesn't make sense at times (20th Century Rock & Roll is still popular 1000 or so years later?) but quite frankly I fail to understand what is wrong with the acting, as some other reviewers have said. It's a fun movie to watch, with or without a home theater setup. The boy who becomes a jaded teen must save the human race from extinction at the hands of an alien race, yeah, that plot sounds familiar. But there's one catch, Earth has been blown to bits and there doesn't seem to be any habitable worlds for humans to settle on (I blame the Bush administration), but the movie doesn't touch on finding a new world to call home, even when humans and many alien races can live and work in the conditions in various space stations. But this kind of thinking isn't for Titan AE, and if something like that bothers you, then this movie isn't for you. Or maybe it is. It's like $5 new these days. For the price of a movie rental one gets to keep it and not worry about renting a scratched up disc. What do ya have to lose?