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starring: Michael J. Fox, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian, James Garner directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780788831119 Format: Animated, Color, Subtitled, NTSC ISBN: 0788831119 Label: Walt Disney Video Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Video Release Date: January 29, 2002 Running Time: 95 minutes Sales Rank: 50454 Studio: Walt Disney Video Theatrical Release Date: June 15, 2001 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The Disney Studio was built on innovation in animation, so it seems ironic that Atlantis is both a bold departure and highly derivative, borrowing heavily from anime, video games, and graphic novels. Instead of songs and fuzzy little animals, the artists offer an action-adventure set in 1914: nerdy linguist Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox) believes he's found the location of the legendary Lost Continent. An eccentric zillionaire sends Milo out to test his hypothesis with an anachronistic crew that includes tough Puerto Rican mechanic Audrey (Jacqueline Obradors), demolition expert Vinnie (Don Novello), and butt-kicking blond adventurer Helga (Claudia Christian). When they find Atlantis, its culture is dying because the people can no longer read the runes that explain their mysterious power source--but Milo can. Nasty Commander Rourke (James Garner) attempts to steal that power source, leading to the requisite all-out battle. Atlantis offers some nifty battle scenes, including an attack on a Jules Verne-esque submarine by a giant robotic trilobite and fishlike flying cars. But the film suffers from major story problems. If Princess Kida (Cree Summer) remembers her civilization at its height, why can't she read the runes? Why doesn't Milo's crew notice that the Atlanteans live for centuries? The angular designs are based on the work of comic book artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy), and the artists struggle with the characters' stubby hands, skinny limbs, and pointed jaws. The result is a film that will appeal more to 10-year-old boys than to family audiences. Suitable for ages 8 and up: violence, scary imagery, tobacco use, and a difficult-to-follow story. --Charles Solomon Average Rating:
 Rating:  - GREAT FOR SURROUND SOUND SET UP / AUDIOPHILE REVIEWThis is one of the best movies for surround sound set up that I have come across. The plethora of sounds is amazing. From the very beginning when they show Atlantis being attacked with flying scooters moving through the sound field, from the low rumble of the beast protecting the entrance of Atlantis, or the toot of an old time car horn, or the echo's of the large University halls just to name a few. I've spent hours listing to and adjusting my home theater with great results! I say bravo to ... Read More Rating: - Atlantis - The Lost EmpireI love this movie. and when i got it on dvd i was soooo excited. it came quick and the packaging was safe. thank you! Rating:  - Possibly the most disorganized animated movie ever.I will keep this review short and simple. I am a huge animated movie fan even when they're overtly cutesy. As long as it has a plausible story with a beginning middle and end and has great animation I will watch it. This film however is a shame to the Disney canon. First of all, the animation is probably the cheapest I have seen since they started recycling animation cells at Disney back in the 70's (like Robin Hood for example). The company has always prided themselves in having state ... Read More Rating: - GREAT DEAL!!Good product brand new sealed, and no broblems. Got it quick and for a great price. Rating: - A classic....Great film; the animation has its own style, some enjoy it, and others, seemingly a hefty sum, don't seem to grasp the loving care this film was given, in all aspects. Oh well, we can cry another day. It would be truthful in saying that the movie at least ranks with Disney's better animation films, and is nowhere near as bad as some of the libel on this site. It is quite possibly no more disconnected than ALL of the so called Classics, and though it may not top something such as Aladdin or ... Read More |
