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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001
Sci-fi, Family/Kids
1h 35m
1914: Milo Thatch, grandson of the great Thaddeus Thatch works in the boiler room of a museum. He knows that Atlantis was real, and he can get there if he has the mysterious Shephards journal, which can guide him to Atlantis. But he needs someone to fund a voyage. His employer thinks he's dotty, and refuses to fund any crazy idea. He returns home to his apartment and finds a woman there. She takes him to Preston B. Whitmore, an old friend of his Grandfathers... (imdb)

Directed by:

Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

Screenwriter:

Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, Joss Whedon, Tab Murphy

Starring:

David Ogden Stiers, Michael J. Fox, John Mahoney, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian, James Garner, Jacqueline Obradors, Leonard Nimoy, Don Novello, Phil Morris, Cree Summer

Franchise:

Atlantis

Genres:

Sci-fi, Family/Kids, Adventure, Animation

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Spanish, French
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001
Sci-fi, Family/Kids
1h 35m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 20 Jul 2018
82
50th
I admire its ambition, but it's undeniably a mess - though not an unenjoyable one. Since Disney seems to be in the live-action remake business right now, why not take another crack at this one?
Rated 20 Jul 2018
efryeEfrye
Rated 15 Aug 2009
60
21st
I can't put my finger on it, but something was missing. The characters were way too simple, I could smell the plot 'twist' from a mile away, and there just wasn't enough time for the story to unfold. But all that holds true for many other animated movies too, so I guess what it comes down to is that this one simply failed to intrigue me. Whether Atlantis rises or falls, I really couldn't care less.
Rated 15 Aug 2009
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 18 Aug 2013
46
36th
Disney has traditionally been great at shorter, more condensed movies, which makes it weird to me that this felt rushed and incomplete. I don't know if it was the large character ensemble that didn't have enough screentime, or the twists they attempted to layer on top of the cliched plot, but things definitely could have been better. Not that it's bad; it's certainly capable of entertaining, it's just not among Disney's best.
Rated 18 Aug 2013
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 28 May 2021
80
33rd
I didn't think it was too bad. It isn't the strongest Disney movie narrative speaking, and I could see why so many probably don't like the characters, but I thought it was just creative enough and just well paced and interesting enough to hold my interest. I loved the animation and sense of humor and I even enjoyed most of the characters and voice work. I appreciate Disney trying something different and pretty adult for once, even if it doesn't completely come together. Very fun!
Rated 28 May 2021
nobambanobamba
Rated 24 Jan 2021
40
30th
Steampunk underwater adventure would have been great. I think this was too ambitious without fleshing out the other characters. The villain was telegraphed from the beginning. I don't mind the animation style but the CG seemed obvious. Fav scene: meeting the funder in the basement with the aquarium and the fish and the submarine model.
Rated 24 Jan 2021
veeqdeeveeqdee
Rated 06 Jul 2012
75
81st
I think this merits a lot more praise than it got. Especially since it's head and shoulders above much of what Disney released afterwards (Bolt, Meet the Robinsons, etc). I think it's beautiful, and I still do after 10 years.
Rated 06 Jul 2012
stainStain
Rated 07 Apr 2007
60
47th
Suddenly Disney movies are less fun, and I don't think it's because I've gotten older. You know for a fact that the scene at the end is a blueprint for another Disneyland ride
Rated 07 Apr 2007
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 09 May 2024
7
63rd
Expressive animation brings forth a bevy of intense action sequences to go with excellent bits of humour (lots of quirky characters and quippy dialogue) overtop some beautiful backgrounds. Narratively, the adventure to Atlantis feels too brief but the scenes there are spiced up by character twists and hints of a tasteful romance (see “I have some questions for you!” x2). Its appreciable anti-colonialist thrust does well to mostly avoid a white saviour arc (Kida’s the clear hero of the city).
Rated 09 May 2024
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 14 Oct 2021
72
24th
Definitely would've had my gay awakening If I would've watched this younger.
Rated 14 Oct 2021
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 07 Sep 2020
70
43rd
I loved the animation style and all the different character designs. While some of the characters are underused, this is a very enjoyable adventure movie. This is one Disney that isn't aimed so much at the whole family, but will mostly appeal to boys around the age of 10
Rated 07 Sep 2020
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 01 Aug 2018
70
70th
A fun and interesting film with memorable characters and, for a kids movie, some pretty grown-up, brutal action, from the days when Disney was arguably darker.
Rated 01 Aug 2018
martrynmartryn
Rated 18 Mar 2018
65
37th
Mostly unlikeable leads with a strong supporting cast of interesting Disney archetypes. It compares fairly well to the non-Disney animated fare that was coming out at the same time, without achieving any sort of special status, at the same time, as a Disney movie.
Rated 18 Mar 2018
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 26 Apr 2017
72
41st
The 90's found Disney releasing classic after classic like clockwork, so much so that people had forgotten that Disney ever made a wrong step. By the time the 00's came around, the hot streak was over, releases were hit and miss like a flashlight you have to shake intermittently because something's busted. Fortunately, even as a comparative dud, "Atlantis" is still a pretty decent, if forgettable, kid's movie.
Rated 26 Apr 2017
colinloguecolinlogue
Rated 09 Mar 2013
55
16th
Some beautiful animation doesn't quite save this generally nonsensical film.
Rated 09 Mar 2013
baggerBagger
Rated 13 Apr 2012
63
34th
I admire what Disney were trying to do here. Unfortunately they try to do too much. There are some great action setpieces and a few good laughs, but overall the characters are underdeveloped and the story a bit too forgettable.
Rated 13 Apr 2012
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 23 May 2010
89
85th
This movie is a great adventure. It has sexual tension, violence, betrayal and explosions. At times you forget this is a Disney movie.
Rated 23 May 2010
drewlephantDrewlephant
Rated 24 Aug 2007
52
24th
Visually intelligent, but doesn't offer much in any other department.
Rated 24 Aug 2007
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
5th
When I first saw previews for this film I was genuinely excited. Alas, the final product is a puddle of puke. There are some decent moments I suppose, but most of the characters are horrible except for the one voiced by Jim Varney and the explosives expert guy. I wanted to mutilate the mole fellow. Pretty poorly written, too.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
17th
One of Disney's crowning let-downs. In an attempt to cram in a lot of humor, the filmmakers forgot to give it a plot that anyone would care about. Crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Mar 2007
61
28th
Really good animation in a pretty dull movie.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
theboywholiveTheboywholive
Rated 10 Oct 2024
82
45th
Lovable cast of characters that also have some complexity to them, genuinely hilarious and above all this movie is my childhood. One of those movies that just reminds you of better times. Also kida is top tier.
Rated 10 Oct 2024
kasperlKasperL
Rated 21 May 2023
70
65th
Underrated.
Rated 21 May 2023
dwarfcowDwarfcow
Rated 12 Jan 2023
43
38th
The main character being an eight-thousend year old human being
Rated 12 Jan 2023
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 21 Aug 2022
4
74th
Seems to me a largely underrated and divergent little Disney gem. It sticks out from the pack. A non-musical, with a uniquely beautiful art style, a not-insignificant body count, and... it's unexpectedly sexy? The ensemble of characters are so amusing, and even if it amounts to little more than a glancing blow, I appreciate the disparaging of imperialists who pillage culture.
Rated 21 Aug 2022
chadarnookchadarnook
Rated 13 Aug 2022
70
29th
Ambitious in some ways but also messy and disjointed, and not a single joke lands.
Rated 13 Aug 2022
overratedoverrated
Rated 29 Jun 2022
31
23rd
Notable for having what surely must be the highest death count in a Disney film, some of the animation was great and reminded me of the Hellboy comics. This is ruined by all the characters (except for the chain smoking radio operator woman) being terrible and the plot being extemely predictable.
Rated 29 Jun 2022
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 28 Jan 2022
69
35th
Middling Disney effort seems like a placeholder rather than anything innovative or memorable – while its animation is worthy of its praise, there’s nothing here that tops THE LION KING’s grace and fluidity; ditto the denouement action set-piece which is impressively mounted, but can’t outdo peak Disney efforts from the past. Still a reasonably serviceable adventure yarn (which would have likely been entirely forgotten had it been live-action) with a distinguished (and sparky) voice cast.
Rated 28 Jan 2022
maryplayfairMaryPlayfair
Rated 01 Jul 2021
40
25th
white guy teaches natives their own language
Rated 01 Jul 2021
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 07 Jun 2021
74
87th
The lore and dry humour might cause younger kids to lose interest, and it might have worked better as an Indiana Jones style live action or something. But it's unique enough in spite of a classic plot, with good visuals, music, and a roster of character surprisingly large for a Disney movie. You can see they put effort in it, even in the unusual character designs. A kid reading Jules Verne might like it more.
Rated 07 Jun 2021
filliganFilligan
Rated 21 Apr 2020
70
21st
I vividly recall seeing Moana in theatres because it was so great. I still think Moana is an underrated gem from Disney's animation studio. I urged everyone to see it. And I remember my friend went to see it, partially based on my gushing, and he said it was beautiful but otherwise ordinary. And while I think that's nonsense, I think I know what he meant now. It's how I feel about Atlantis -- a breathtaking visual artwork that feels rushed and hollow. At least the animators should be proud.
Rated 21 Apr 2020
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 18 Apr 2020
38
26th
Visually interesting at least. But the characters and story are very flat, which is rather indicative of Disney pictures of the era.
Rated 18 Apr 2020
thatyoungmthatyoungm
Rated 15 Apr 2020
70
8th
This is Disney entering into the muddy age post their greatest hits. The animation is still often gorgeous and other-worldly, but the story feels tired and forced and the mythology that the film tries to explore doesn't hold the same magic as past Disney classics.
Rated 15 Apr 2020
decanusellisDecanusEllis
Rated 01 Apr 2020
64
8th
This film is ultimately let down by its poor characters and bad voice acting, there are no likeable characters expect Milo and Kida, and the voice acting is, very spotty; Completely unconvincing and unenthusiastic voice actors There are some positives of course. The plot is very interesting, the animation is impressive, a perfect mix of 3D and 2D animation, with great colours, and a handful of funny moments, but I expected more.
Rated 01 Apr 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 15 Jun 2019
69
49th
Wasfuturisticalientypeshit+1914+theircivfallingapart-she88kyearsold-theycantreadatlantiananymorebuthecan+cap/mercsaftertheircrystal-butit'stheirlifeforce+embuesintoherandtheytakeit/her+friendsstickwithhim+it'scuzchiefuseditasweapon-itchoosesahostintimesofcataclysmetc+eachkeptacrystalpiece+milostayedtherewithher-civpoppinagain
Rated 15 Jun 2019
vv238vv238
Rated 28 Sep 2018
33
31st
The cracks were really starting to show for Disney after their 90's revival. This plays like a mess because it is a mess. But even being a mess, there are still things to like.
Rated 28 Sep 2018
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 09 Mar 2018
76
81st
I liked it, a very interesting setting and the ideas are really good. I liked the characters and the humour as well as the unique visual style. Quite eventful, but perhaps everything goes a bit too fast and a longer running time would have allowed for everything to be a bit more fleshed out. Still, I'd say it's worth seeing if you like adventures.
Rated 09 Mar 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 08 Jan 2018
72
45th
Atlantis doesn't quite hold up to the lofty greats in the Disney canon. However it is one of the few times at this point they were trying to do something different. It works out for the most part with solid and unique animation, hilarious voice work from the cast and an amazing musical score from James Newton Howard.
Rated 08 Jan 2018
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 24 Mar 2017
79
39th
Fun characters that don't feel like they get enough time to shine. The plot is decent with some good twist, but it gets rushed through so fast that the twist seem muddled or come out of left field. We needed more time in Atlantis, just exploring the city before shit hit the fan. Even 15 more minutes would have benefited this movie 3 or 5 more points
Rated 24 Mar 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
61
16th
Ugly animation and not a good movie.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
b10nderbussB10nderbuss
Rated 20 Nov 2016
85
73rd
So underrated!
Rated 20 Nov 2016
corbadCorbad
Rated 24 Aug 2016
60
31st
Character is entirely lost in the barrage of seen-before story elements. Some of the visuals are pleasing (certainly barring the uninspired Mayincatec "tribal landscape" of Atlantis itself) but the animation is largely serviceable, not remarkable.
Rated 24 Aug 2016
randallodimRandallODim
Rated 07 Oct 2015
72
28th
It's okay! The fact that every character was animated by a different team is interesting, but leads to occasional weirdness where two characters' movements don't quite gel, and I think it's the reason a lot of motion seems floaty relative to backgrounds. The art direction is fantastic, though, and while the plot goes from zero to climax incredibly fast, it's a fine adventure movie for kids. Did I mention that the art direction is fantastic? It's like everything was pulled straight from a pulp.
Rated 07 Oct 2015
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 05 Oct 2015
0
1st
Some white savior BS. Doesnt really have anything redeeming to pull its score up. piss off.
Rated 05 Oct 2015
babamotsbabamots
Rated 01 Sep 2015
34
12th
About halfway between Indiana Jones and the Goonies, only shallow. It just moves from one set piece to another without any satisfying transition.
Rated 01 Sep 2015
ytadelYtadel
Rated 21 Aug 2015
5
57th
(2014-15 Disneython #35:) It has its flaws, certainly, but I feel like it makes up for a lot of of them with its epic, sweeping scope and beautiful undersea vibe and animation.
Rated 21 Aug 2015
michaelsmichaels
Rated 22 Feb 2015
50
25th
The artwork in this one is fantastic. Too bad the plot is sloppy and borrows heavily from other sources.
Rated 22 Feb 2015
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 10 Dec 2014
69
44th
Entertaining and visually interesting kid stuff although needed some.more character stuff in the middle and the structure is overall a bit disappointing..
Rated 10 Dec 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 19 Mar 2014
59
21st
59.000
Rated 19 Mar 2014
tathieltathiel
Rated 14 May 2013
53
11th
Fell asleep...
Rated 14 May 2013
synthonosynthono
Rated 22 Mar 2013
78
38th
Gorgeous, but it's so predictable that it kind of doesn't matter how gorgeous it is.
Rated 22 Mar 2013
treineTreine
Rated 10 Feb 2013
90
81st
This was fun as a child.
Rated 10 Feb 2013
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 17 Jun 2012
83
53rd
Under-rated
Rated 17 Jun 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 24 Jan 2012
81
55th
I wish more time was spent with each of the characters, but this adventure film is fun. The throwaway lines are some of the best and very quotable.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
ontargetOn_Target
Rated 19 Jan 2012
25
12th
While it has some nice animation and some of the side characters are fun, the main characters are dull as dishwater and the plot is a nonsensical mess. One of Disney's worst pictures.
Rated 19 Jan 2012
damildamil
Rated 12 Jan 2012
50
25th
Michael J. Fox voices the main character and he's as charming as ever. An animated film about Atlantis is a good idea, and you can tell the story's there (partly thanks to Joss Whedon), but the end product is a bit lacklustre. It was a bit too cliché, following too many Disney conventions (especially from Pocahontas (1995)) and though some of the animation looked nice, most of the characters fell flat for me.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
hunterkingHunterKing
Rated 03 Jan 2012
76
40th
This is the sort of movie that really rides on spectacle. While the plot wasn't the freshest thing, I think it could have worked if it were live-action. As is, it doesn't have the level of detail to really suck you in, especially when you're looking at a world PAST its prime. It's possible; think Miyazaki. Still, good to see Disney step out of their comfort zone a little.
Rated 03 Jan 2012
mohanmohan
Rated 13 May 2011
75
10th
One another 'inspiration' for Avatar, I suppose.. but none too inspiring at that.
Rated 13 May 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 01 Dec 2010
20
41st
"This dopey piece of fantastical folklore takes a long time to get to its awe-inspiring ending." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 01 Dec 2010
draupnirdraupnir
Rated 30 Sep 2010
35
9th
What kind of a family film contains a gigantic, mechanical lobster that shoots lasers out of its mouth and brutally murders several hundreds of people in underwater explosions, only minutes into the movie?
Rated 30 Sep 2010
weaselgreaseWeaselgrease
Rated 22 Sep 2010
79
26th
The concept of this film is a bit unbelievable, the story is oriented toward a narrow and awkward group of preteen girls and boys, and doesn't quite have what it takes to peg them down. There are too many characters to make any of them especially enjoyable, the flow of the film goes from a guy finding an amazing new world to a perfect romance story. It feels much like Pocahontas by the very end. The only good qualities are the occasional jokes and the animation.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 03 Apr 2010
72
26th
Not too bad, though it didn't really need to be animated. It didn't make the best use of the medium, but the story is decent and the characters are fun.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
raiderman708Raiderman708
Rated 12 Jan 2010
55
10th
Decent movie, pretty good for Disney, still average though.
Rated 12 Jan 2010
paul_hPaul H
Rated 16 Apr 2009
85
37th
It's very interesting
Rated 16 Apr 2009
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 19 Feb 2009
75
43rd
Enjoyable enough. Not the deepest movie out there and fairly cliche in places, but there are fun characters here that contribute to some fun lines and scenes.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
altulsterAltUlster
Rated 04 Feb 2009
38
37th
My lady will eventually get a case of the shakes like Michael J Fox and once that happens and she can't talk anymore, it is finally time for anal and then sticking it in her mouth.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 31 Dec 2008
20
12th
god no
Rated 31 Dec 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
91
70th
cool
Rated 14 Oct 2008
yilbyilb
Rated 08 Mar 2008
50
39th
Starts off pretty nice with some fast characterizations & lots of clever lines & then sorta blunders about in an action story thing which is okay yet never ever really cool.
Rated 08 Mar 2008
shephardShephard
Rated 20 Oct 2007
49
24th
Not Disney's best. Starts promising, heads down hill swiftly. Missed opportunity.
Rated 20 Oct 2007
gurpsgmgurpsgm
Rated 23 Sep 2007
65
14th
OK Disney flick, but tries too hard to please the male teen audience. Good action and adventure, mediocre story, good characters, but not as good as other Disney films.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
detonathorDetonathor
Rated 26 Aug 2007
76
57th
Fun movie.
Rated 26 Aug 2007
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
43rd
Slightly better example of the expensive Disney animated features.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
26th
A surpsisingly mature tale from Disney's traditional animation department.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gibberishgibberish
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
A better than expected Disney animation starring the vocal talents of Michael J. Fox.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
baskilbaskil
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
69th
This movie could have been incredible if it weren't for two factors. 1. Disney. 2. A short runtime.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sullypunchSullyPunch
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
47th
I hate how it was drawn. The ending was botched.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
56
15th
One of the worst Disney movies ever made, mainly because of its terribly muddled and deeply unsatisfying storyline.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
40th
Fun, but not great, Disney adventure.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
68th
No one remembers this film, but I really liked it. It was an unusual subject for Disney to tackle, and therefore far more interesting than their usual offerings.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
46
4th
Most disappointing Disney cartoon ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ohadOhad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
96th
Just like watcing a brand new old-style adventure, as innovative and fun as a lucasarts adventure game and no singing in a disney movie, which is a miracle to behold in the first place.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
45th
It was cute, but not that engaging.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
antonAnton
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
47th
It had a lot of potential. It's really entertaining. If only Disney had built on the idea and worked on it a little more.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 13 Jul 2007
84
34th
Innovative story, but the execution could use some work. Also gaping plot holes.
Rated 13 Jul 2007
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
50
36th
Cute.
Rated 26 May 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 23 Feb 2007
1
7th
Jim Varney was in this, what?
Rated 23 Feb 2007
savagelucy42SavageLucy42
Rated 30 Jan 2007
80
50th
I thought it was good, and I really liked the art style. It was a little adventurous for Disney, and I wish it would have paid off for them.
Rated 30 Jan 2007
projektProjekt
Rated 14 Dec 2006
0
2nd
Plagiarized from a Japanese film. Instant failure. You're welcome to retake the class next semester, Disney.
Rated 14 Dec 2006

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