A: In an animated sci-fi world, in the distant future, after the Earth's atmosphere has become uninhabitable, the last remaining humans in the Universe, who live on a space station that's only months away from running out of breathable air, decide to invade and take over the planet of Terra, which requires annihilating the peaceful little Alien beings who currently inhabit the planet.
Q: Who’s in the movie?
A: Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson, Chris Evans, David Cross, Brian Cox, Danny Trejo, Amanda Peet, Justin Long, Phil LaMarr, David Krumholtz, Danny Glover, Beverly D'Angelo, Rosanna Arquette, Ron Perlman, Dennis Quaid, James Garner, Mark Hamill
Q: Is this movie worth the price of admission?
A:
Proceed with Caution. There are only two types of people who would enjoy this die-hard sci-fi, morality tale. 1) The serious sci-fi connoisseur. The kind who remembers that the original purpose of science fiction was to hypothesize about the future, so as to warn against potential forthcoming dangers in the present. Those who stick to their belief that sci-fi is not just supposed to be an excuse to blow things up. And 2) The 10 year old boys-- but not the kind who ever plan on having a girlfriend.Q: Will this movie make me laugh?
A: Rarely has an animated movie taken itself quite so seriously.
Q: Will this movie make me cry?
A: It might bore you to tears.
Q: Will this movie be up for any awards?
A: It is filled with award winning ideas about peace vs. war, and the ability to live side by side and share things... like land... and air... You know, like we learned to do in nursery school-- when we were four! (Yes, I'm talking to you Israel and Palestine.)
Q: How is the Acting?
A: Considering the list of big names above, you really never think about who's doing the voices in this one. Probably a sign of believable acting.
Q: How is the Directing?
A: The world that is created is quite peaceful and beautiful-- before the battle begins. So visually, it's fairly original. But the pace is much too slow, especially at the beginning. And it's hard not to compare the battle scenes to every space movie and TV show that starts with the word "Star."
Q: How is the story/script?
A: There are several high stakes scenes that get you thinking about what the most ethical choice would be for a character, and what you might do if put in that character's precarious situation. But those moments are surrounded by scenes that rock you to sleep, so good luck being awake to catch them.
Q: Where can I see the trailer?
A: http://www.moviefone.com/movie/battle-for-terra/36649/trailers
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2 comments:
good 3D movie watched. I like this much ;)
I am a die hard sci-fi fan.
Avatar is a morality tale as well, and a rehash of a better one at that.
10 year old boys...ok, um
I wasn't bored. I watched it twice, back to back (not in its entirety though, just certain key moments). Its about time an animated American film took itself this seriously.
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