Back when I was a kid, I remember seeing the promotional ads for this movie after seeing another Disney flick that came out the same year, Lilo and Stitch (another underrated Disney flick). But I didn't have enough time to see it mostly because I saw the 2nd Harry Potter movie twice. As time went by, I finally saw the movie and to my surprise... it's tragically good.
Yes the story has familiar cliches, but it makes up for it by being a very unique take on Treasure Island. Plus the sci fi elements made it work. Plus the chemistry between Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver is very compelling and feel like a father and son to each other. Plus the action sequences are nice to look at in hand drawn animation form that uses CGI effectively. Even the beautiful animation still holds up.
The music score from James Newton Howard is another great element. It suits the piratey theme of the film especially when Jim and Dr Dopper enter the ship while complimenting the action nicely and sharing some touching moments within the music especially when Jim and Long John Silver interact. The voice work from everyone involved is superb with Joseph Gordon Levitt, Brian Murray, Emma Thompson, David Hyde Pierce, and Martin Short doing great jobs as their respective characters.
Overall, Treasure Planet is another one of Disney underrated animated flicks that deserved better at the box office had it not been for the marketing. Plus I'm glad it's already turned 20. Check it out if you still have time.
Yes the story has familiar cliches, but it makes up for it by being a very unique take on Treasure Island. Plus the sci fi elements made it work. Plus the chemistry between Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver is very compelling and feel like a father and son to each other. Plus the action sequences are nice to look at in hand drawn animation form that uses CGI effectively. Even the beautiful animation still holds up.
The music score from James Newton Howard is another great element. It suits the piratey theme of the film especially when Jim and Dr Dopper enter the ship while complimenting the action nicely and sharing some touching moments within the music especially when Jim and Long John Silver interact. The voice work from everyone involved is superb with Joseph Gordon Levitt, Brian Murray, Emma Thompson, David Hyde Pierce, and Martin Short doing great jobs as their respective characters.
Overall, Treasure Planet is another one of Disney underrated animated flicks that deserved better at the box office had it not been for the marketing. Plus I'm glad it's already turned 20. Check it out if you still have time.