Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

You won't be disappointed!

Perfectly adorable

I like Black Panther, but I didn't like this movie.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

I watched Atlantis a lot when I was a kid and liked back then. To this day I do not love it, but view it as a mostly successful step from Disney away from their usual song-driven fairy tales. When I say mostly, it is because of the Atlantian mythology and their language and gadgets created for the movie are inventive and well done while the supporting characters and their development through the movie is a little lacking. Milo is a likable main character and Kida is also memorable. It's just the crew members i am pointing out.Characters like Mole is really annoying and seems pointless, but that's the only really bad thing about Atlantis. The crew members feel rushed in when they meet Milo and are not overly memorable. The smoking lady and Vinny are exceptions. Despite the villain, Rourke, being one of Disney's weaker villains, I find his arguments with Milo and the battle between them in the climax of the movie good and well executed. And he has one of the craziest deaths in the Disney catalog. The action scenes are in general pretty awesome.Atlantis is overall recommendable, but it is not the typical Disney flick. Therefore I will call it a gamble if you like it or not. I like in spite of its weak spots.

This film mixes gorgeous animation, an intriguing journey and fascinating characters, resulting in a truly underrated work of art.Set in the early 20th Century, the film stars Michael J. Fox as Milo Thatch, a young linguist who's been delegated to the boiler-room. He's bright-eyed and idealistic, and not given much respect from the academic community. That is, until he's recruited by an eccentric millionaire (played by a delightfully zesty John Mahoney) to join an expedition to find the lost Atlantis. The supporting cast is full of colourful characters: A fast-talking doctor, a sassy teenage mechanic, a bizarre little guy obsessed with dirt, and a demolitions expert who dreams of one day opening his very own florist shop. They're simply fun to be around, and they're given the chance to be themselves without being constricted by the needs of the plot.Marc Okrand (the creator of Star Trek's beloved Klingon language) was actually hired to create the Atlantean language featured in the film. Designed to be somewhat of a "mother" language, it takes influence from Indo-European roots. As such, the film is a treat for anyone who has studied linguistics or ancient history. One of the downsides of the film is that the villain is not very interesting or believable. There is very little motivation that drives the villain to do what they do -- at least not realistically. This is really the only reason I would not give this film a ten, as the villain's scheme hogs a good chunk of the climax, and the characterisation feels rather weak.The best part of this film is how much diversity and creativity goes into creating the world. A lot of effort went in to making the world seem real, and it shows. There are so many layers to the story, and every detail makes the story even more intriguing. The artwork is astonishingly gorgeous, and a stark reminder that 2D animation can sometimes be the most powerful and impacting choice. The detail, oh, wow, the detail that went into this film!Overall, it's an exciting and clever adventure, with memorable and fascinating characters. This is an underrated gem that really deserves more recognition for the fantastic work that went into it.

Atlantis: The Lost Empire is one of those gems I ran into while browsing Netflix. I remember watching it when I was younger but not appreciating it the way I do now. The movie is about Milo, a linguist who hopes to finish his grandfathers work and find the lost city of Atlantis.The film is fun for kids but personally I think it's even more entreating for ages 10+. There's diversity and more action then you would see in a regular Disney animated film. And yes I did say that right, it's a Disney film. You won't hear one song in this movie but you don't need to with all of the beautiful work thats put on screen. The way the makers of this movie create the city of Atlantis is unique and beautiful to look at and you will be glued to the screen to learn more about this lost city. I would like to say that if you've watched this film in the past and you're debating on if you should have a re-watch, do it. Because for me this film was more enjoyable once I became an adult and the same can go for you. Lastly, this film is great for kids. It shows them a strong female lead and can really enrich their imagination. Don't miss out on this great and one of a kind movie. 10/10

Like so many, I listened to the critics and gave this film a miss. Yesterday, after seeing some clips from it, I streamed it. It has a plot, it has well written, strong, well defined characters. It's not only good, it's fantastic! I couldn't believe how good it was. I kept thinking, "This can't be Disney, it's far too good." (And that era of Disney was a bit weak). I started looking at our crew, Milo, a lanky, tousle-haired, braces wearing leader, who isn't a leader, but, is. We have a tough guy mercenary with a questionable moral compass, there's a young female mechanic, who knows more about engines than other people have forgotten. We have a kindly, super intelligent doctor (who is black). We have a female warrior type who brooks no nonsense and could easily (and happily) tie you in knots. They have a nicely steam-punk looking transport. And it is just....amazing. Then, as the closing credits started to run, I saw the name of one of the writers. Joss Whedon. Well. That explains a lot. It's basically "Firefly", underwater...slightly for children. Brilliant. Well worth a watch, I watched two minutes and ordered a copy.