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Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Leonard Nimoy, Don Novello ... see more see more... , Claudia Christian , Jacqueline Obradors , John Mahoney , Corey Burton , David Ogden Stiers , Jim Varney , Florence Stanley , Phil Morris , Natalie Strom , Mark Hamill

The first Disney cartoon to be produced in the 70 mm format since The Black Cauldron (1985), this blend of traditional animation with computer-generated imagery is a straight adventure tale of the Jul... read more read more...es Verne school, eschewing the studio's typical formula of cute critters mixed with song-and-dance routines. Michael J. Fox is the voice of Milo Thatch, a lowly museum employee and linguist in the early 20th century who's determined to continue his late grandfather's search for the lost, sunken empire of Atlantis. Bankrolled by eccentric millionaire Preston Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo teams up with a diverse crew of mercenaries led by submarine commander Rourke (James Garner). After a sea battle with a giant denizen of the deep, the explorers locate the submerged civilization. Milo falls in love with Princess Kida (Cree Summer), the daughter of Atlantis' aged ruler (Leonard Nimoy), and must choose sides when it's revealed that some of his fellow expedition members intend to steal a mystical energy source from their hosts. Claudia Christian, Mark Hamill, David Ogden Stiers, Don Novello, and the late Jim Varney co-star. Although considered a shoo-in for a nomination in the debut year of the new Oscar category of Best Animated Feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire faced stiff competition from other non-live-action entertainment in the summer of 2001, including Shrek, Final Fantasy, and Monsters Inc.. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

Release Date: June 15, 2001

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DVD Release Date: January 29, 2002

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  • StarCrossedVoyager
    October 23, 2011
    StarCrossedVoyager
    A pretty good film considering it wasn't advertised as much as other children's animations. The narrative was well formed even though it was quite predictable.
  • DreamExtractor
    September 8, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Atlantis The Lost empire is one of the most beautiful animated films of all time, and one of the most fun Disney films ever made. the plot was surprisingly great, it took one of the greatest legends and made a great story that kids and adults will find interesting. The voice ac... read moreting is great, and their charaters are all fun, but the protagonist was too wimpy for me, he is not a hero if he is a big loser, but Micheal J Fox was perfect to voice him. The animation was truly incredible, it looked so great and it was probably the most amazing thing about the film, even though the story was still great. Atlantis is one film Disney can never ruin, even with all the sequels, it remains an orginal and great film.
  • skeletonking101
    August 2, 2011
    skeletonking101
    Every one of Disney's animated films are all fantastic in the art style because each film the art style changes from every film, and the visuals are by far the best things about this film. See this film on a big screen with a good sound system, or, It was best in the theater. The... read more scene with the giant crustacean robot chasing the big ship and small ships underwater, and it still is fantastic to watch. The cast is also not very bad in this film either, Michael J. Fox does fantastic as Milo in this movie, and also Tommy Lee Jones as the general (of course) and the sub characters all do well, including the late Jim Varney, and Leonard Nimoy.
  • fb535316333
    May 31, 2011
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    I'm a little bewildered that critics gave Atlantis such a hard time. I guess that's what Disney gets for not following it's formula of boring, pretentious romance/melodrama, overplayed emotional intimacy, periodic sing-song and campy villains.

    Maybe it's the apparent change in ... read moredemographic? This was obviously made for young adults, half of the jokes and themes presented would fly right by a kid's head.

    There's so much wit and personality in the dialogue/characters that really makes this generic fantasy-adventure entertain. Not to mention the phenomenal animation and art direction that accompany it.

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  • bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    July 29, 2010
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    this was a waste of my time. D
  • ScoopOnline
    December 14, 2009
    ScoopOnline
    Atlanti - The Lost Empire is very unique movie. Not a typicall disney Movie. It has tiny bit of everything. Friendship, Betrayel, Love, Adventure and Magic.
  • ironclad1609
    July 8, 2009
    ironclad1609
    Another highlight from the late animated Disney phase with somewhat more grown up themes, here an exciting mix of Jules Verne and Indiana Jones motives. There is still plenty of humor and quirky characters for the kids, but also a lot of action and probably the highest body count... read more in a Disney film. It starts with quite a bang and keeps a decent pace, introducing plenty of interesting characters. Although it all gets a tad too esoteric in the second half, the excellent showdown makes up for it and leaves the audience pretty satisfied. The younger kids should stay away but for the right age this is a great adventure to remember and talk about for a very long time. As for me, I don't miss singing dancing animals or inventory pieces, so this is my kinda animated film.
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 3, 2008
    sanjurosamurai
    pretty fun movie. i didnt think i would like this film but i did, definitely worth the watch.
  • gatorgirl13
    May 19, 2007
    gatorgirl13
    Really good family movie with a few funny scenes here and there
  • ceWEBrity
    January 22, 2007
    ceWEBrity
    Visually intelligent, but doesn't offer much in any other department.

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Lisa Alspector
January 25, 2011
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

Visually imaginative and even persuasively spiritual, this animated adventure has some unusually complex villains and heroes, and some of the plot and dialogue transcends what's typical in movies inte... Full Review

Todd McCarthy
August 7, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety

This blandly conceived and executed attempt at a juve-style Indiana Jones with Jules Verne trappings recycles familiar adventure and cartoon devices with minimal wit and flair. Full Review

(CNN.com) Paul Clinton
June 21, 2001
(CNN.com) Paul Clinton, CNN.com

Atlantis is good, and kids will love it, but it doesn't achieve greatness. Full Review

Rita Kempley
June 15, 2001
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

A new-fashioned but old-fangled hash. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
June 15, 2001
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

The characters and story are mere narrative lubricant to get us from one digitally goosed sensory assault to the next. Full Review

Wesley Morris
June 15, 2001
Wesley Morris, San Francisco Chronicle

Just beneath the surface, Atlantis brims with adult possibility. Full Review

Joe Baltake
June 15, 2001
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

You've seen this film before, only not in animated form -- and not done so exquisitely. Full Review

Susan Stark
June 15, 2001
Susan Stark, Detroit News

Certainly, the eye is busy throughout this movie. Verbally, however, it's an often-daunting affair. Full Review

Steven Rosen
June 15, 2001
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

A film without an artistic vision to match its commercial one. Full Review

Liam Lacey
June 15, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

The movie loses sight of those old nuisances, character and story, behind a chain of spectacles. Full Review

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    • Milo James Thatch: Will you look at the size of this? It's gotta be half a mile high, at least. It must have taken hundred- no, thousands of years to carve this thing. [Vinny blows it up, and it falls down over a chasm]
    • Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini: Hey, look, I made a bridge. It only took me like, what? Ten seconds? Eleven, tops.
    • Milo James Thatch: Okay. Here's the plan. We're gonna come in low and fast and take 'em by surprise.
    • Audrey Ramirez: Well, I've got news for you, Milo. Rourke is never surprised and he's got a lot of guns.
    • Milo James Thatch: Great. Well, do you have any suggestions?
    • Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini: Yeah. Don't get shot!
    • Milo James Thatch: So, what's Mole's story?
    • Dr. Joshua Sweet: You don't wanna know, trust me. Audrey, don't tell him. You shouldn't have told me, but you did and know I'm telling you, you don't wanna know!
    • Milo James Thatch: Forgot you jammies, Mrs. Packard?
    • Wilhelmina Bertha Packard: I sleep in the nude.
    • Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini: [throws a pair of sleeping mask] You're gonna wear one of these. She's sleep walking.
  • Tommy Lee Jones and Kurt Russell were both considered for the voice of Commander Rourke. James Garner ultimately got the role.
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  • The directors of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire were big fans of a particular comic book that they invited the creator to serve as the film's production designer. Years later, the book was adapted into a motion picture film. Who is the artist and what was the book?  Answer »
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