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Titan A.E. combines cel and CG imagery in this science fiction saga. In 3028, after the Earth is destroyed by an invading alien race, a tiny number of surviving humans roam the universe in ragtag spac... read more read more...eships, trying to find each other and maintain some sense of community. Shortly before the final destruction of the planet, Cale (voice of Matt Damon) was given a map that would guide him to a space station called Titan, secretly constructed as a last hope in the event of alien Armageddon. Cale sets out in search of Titan and the fabled Ice Planet with the help of his friend Korso (voice of Bill Pullman), the beautiful Akima (voice of Drew Barrymore), and a crew of friendly aliens. Titan A.E. was directed by noted animators Don Bluth and Gary Goldman and scripted by Ben Edlund, creator of the comic book series The Tick. Other members of the voice cast include Nathan Lane, Janeane Garofalo, John Leguizamo, and Tone Loc. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman

Release Date: June 16, 2000

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DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001

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  • fb535316333
    May 30, 2011
    fb535316333
    It's exciting to see Bluth/Goldman tackle an animated Scifi feature. Known for their tendency to break the child-like constraints of their Disney competition and deliver sophistication above the average "cartoon" movie, this was something to look forward to.

    And It doesn't disap... read morepoint. It's beyond me why critics are so hard on Titan AE. The movie plays on many SciFi themes/templates from existing material, but there's enough original concepts in the designs and ideas to make it more than a mere derivative. It's a perfect entry into the Scifi genre for newcomers and a respectable ride for veterans.

    It never actually falls short of anything except for the 90's rock mashed into a few scenes that probably would have benefit more from a traditional approach. (but hey, I'm no music critic!) That and maybe because the technology was new at the time but the 3D work never really meshes that well with the 2D on several occasions.

    For the record, Stith is awesome and Gune is deliciously quirky. Intelligent Guard? The best.
  • fb733768972
    June 27, 2010
    fb733768972
    It was definitely far from amazing, however, the style and story is very impressive. The characters are enjoyable, but sometimes the film just seems a little flat. It is awesome sci-fi fun to watch once, because I find myself not interested in another glance, even though I thorou... read moreghly enjoyed it.
  • skactopus
    August 7, 2008
    skactopus
    Don Bluth is no stranger when it comes to animation films. He already has titles like The Secret of NIMH, An American Tale, and Anastasia under his belt and he shows he still has it in him with Titan A.E..

    There are quotes and comments out th

    ... read moreere that compare this to Star Wars. This is not Star Wars, but it really is one of the closer films to it. You will recognize some of the concepts in here.

    Mr. Bluth is able to create a great sci-fi film with a pretty good story. Planet Earth is no more and you have a crew made up of various species looking for a missing ship that will save humanity. The plot alone is enough for me to give this a watch. The run time is only 90 minutes and it will fly by rather quickly. The quick pace, action scenes, and a couple plot twists in the second half will keep you in the film.

    Visually, this isn't close to a Pixar animation, but it sure as h*** isn't bad. The characters are nothing spectacular, but the spacecraft and settings are nicely done. What would a sci-fi movie be without an enemy alien race? In here, they are known as the Drej and their leader looks fantastic.

    The sound effects are another great element of this film. The laser shots and the ship's engines all make the surround sound worth hearing. The soundtrack isn't too shabby either. The original score is nice and so are most of the songs done by the recognizable artists.

    The voice work isn't the greatest, but it is still OK. John Leguizamo is the only one that really shines.

    Titan A.E. may seem like a typical science fiction cartoon, but there is more to it than meets the eye. This is a great film for sci-fi fans.
  • moonrivers
    July 30, 2008
    moonrivers
    out amongst the stars, a hundred years from now, don bluth has crafted an adventure for that sleepy adventurer in us all. it has all the old school, timeless elements: boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl again. surprise! and the bad guys lose, too. it's animation, an... read more interesting blend of CGI and hand drawn so there's no end of imaginative eye candy, and the story's a blend of star wars and robin hood with loads of derring-do. true, there's no surprises here, but, it's all still fun, still a thrill, still happening, as it does, out amongst the stars, a hundred years from now...
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 3, 2008
    sanjurosamurai
    great, i loved the story and the animation
  • YosemiteSamFan
    June 26, 2007
    YosemiteSamFan
    Don Bluth's animation magic; a new beautiful style with artfully drawn characters on top of dazzling computer enhanced backgrounds.

    The story isn't too bad, with Earth being destroyed by evil aliens "The Drej", and the surviving humans trying to find a new place to call home.... read more

    Matt Damon plays the "Cale", who unknowingly holds the clue to his father's "Titan A.E." project, which will ensure survival of the Human Race. But Cale's not the brightest dude, so he needs several people to help him reach his potential. "Akima" (Drew Barrymore) plays a sweet possible love interest. "Korso" (Bill Pullman) is pilot of "The Valkyrie" ship, which can help them find the Titan project. Janeane Garofalo and Nathan Lane are "Stith" and "Preed", two kangaroo-like gun-toting aliens who co-pilot the ship. John Leguizamo plays "Gune", a little nerdy frog-like alien with all the solutions. Not all the characters can be trusted.

    The locations and action sequences are stunning, with a shuttle chase across the explosive surface of glowing red gas planet with bat-like creatures. There's a great game of hide-and-seek within an asteroid field made out of sharp moving ice. There's a nice anti-grav shootout escape through a spaceport. It reminds me a lot of Don Bluth's "Space Ace" videogame, with enhanced story and effects.

    What brought this movie down slightly was its length, which could've been tightened up a bit to make it more exciting. Some of the dialogue scenes were slow and plodding. Number one complaint I have is the grunge rock tunes throughout, obviously inserted to attract the youth of 2000, but didn't really fit the characters or settings; I would've preferred an epic orchestral score. I betcha the studio insisted that angry screaming music be used.
  • superclerk25
    January 31, 2007
    superclerk25
    I liked this little sci fi cartoon.
  • ceWEBrity
    January 21, 2007
    ceWEBrity
    I've seen this, I know, but I just don't remember a thing about it...except it's pretty.
  • DrZeek
    November 26, 2006
    DrZeek
    Has everything a good sci-film needs. A good story, despite basically taking most space opera's and coming up with a mold of them. A good enough cast. Impressive visuals. All of this make this a decent enough animated adventure.
  • mrbungle7821
    February 23, 2006
    mrbungle7821
    [font=Arial][color=darkred]In the year 3000-something an alien race of blue figurines known simply as the Drej pretty much obliterate Earth. There's your starting point for a movie - a few billion deaths. The last survivors drift through the ends of the universe at the bottom of ... read morethe interstellar ladder. One survivor (Matt Damon) is later visited upon by a rag-tag ship led by Korso (Bill Pullman) and the shapely purple-locked Akima (Drew Barrymore), survivors of Earth as well. They rescue Damon and inform him that in his hand he holds the key to reaching a ship his father hid long ago that could create a new homeworld for all the drifter humans. And the Drej don't like this idea and will stop at nothing chasing him until they find the location of this ship, the Titan, for themselves.[/color][/font]

    [font=Arial][color=darkred]Sure, the effects and painted backgrounds are nice but the animation is choppy at times and the constant rotating of sets incorporated with traditional 2-D animation rates high on the annoyance scale and only shows how the 2-D stands out even more. To learn how to mix and match these styles effectively watch 'The Prince of Egypt'. There are some sequences that are truly visionary, most notably a cat-and-mouse chase through a cluster of gigantic reflective ice crystals. But a movie is not made or saved by one scene.[/color][/font]

    [font=Arial][color=darkred]The most disspointing aspect of 'Titan AE' is the flat and tired script from three incredibly talented writers I admire very much (the creator of 'The Tick', Joss Whedon - creator of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', and John August - writer of 'Go'). The story owes many debts to 'Star Wars' but even more to 'The Wizard of Oz'. The Drej are merely faceless pop-up bad guys with zero personality or developement. They wish to destroy humanity but no explanation as to "why" is ever given. They're clouded in lifeless vaguities. As a result you can never really care for the heroes when you could care less about the villains.[/color][/font]

    [font=Arial][color=darkred]Why is 'Titan AE' rated PG? Well despite its lack of fear to show some blood, and gun shots for that matter, it features the animated posterior of Damon with some light sexual banter that will thankfully fly over most kids' heads. A quibble of mine is for equal opportunity for animated nudity. If I can see a cartoon male ass in a PG-flick, or on Prime Time television even, why must female nudity be slapped with an R? Let's erase this gender double standard and let all sexes be equal under one animated nudity.[/color][/font]

    [font=Arial][color=darkred]'Titan AE' may have the look but it never can maintain the feel of good sci-fi. Often times it's either heavy-handed or overly dull. Everything is "been there, done that" but set to a non-stop playing of a soundtrack that just keeps screaming "BUY ME! BUY ME! BUY ME!" For those hoping for Disney to take its stranglehold off animation and entertainment, this picture isn't your fabled Messiah. You'll have to wait... again.[/color][/font]

    [font=Arial][color=darkred]Nate's Grade: C [/color][/font]

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Critic Reviews

Steven Rosen
January 1, 2000
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

From the 'New Coke' school of miscalculations. Full Review

Chris Vognar
January 1, 2000
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

Eye candy has rarely been more tasty. Full Review

Michael Wilmington
January 1, 2000
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

A technological marvel.

Stephen Hunter
January 1, 2000
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

It continually crashes and burns on its own banality. Full Review

Bob Graham
January 1, 2000
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle

The fully animated Titan A.E. does spectacularly. Full Review

Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

Titan targets teens, but misses mark.

Kevin Maynard
January 1, 2000
Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz

The film is an industrial design marvel full of impressionistic, painterly backdrops and cool CGI effects.

Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

A long-winded story, uninspired characters and lackluster off-screen performances. Full Review

Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

The visuals range from impressive to just plain spectacular. Full Review

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
January 1, 2000
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Likely to be more tiny than titanic. Full Review

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    • Akima: Well this is great, travel halfway across the galaxy, nearly getting our butt shot off by the Drej, just so we can save the window washer.
    • Cale: Hey! For your information I happen to be humanity's last great hope.
    • Preed: I weep for the species.
    • Preed: [after Stith knocks out the guard outside Akima's cell] An intelligent guard... didn't see that one coming.
    • Korso: Don't know if you've taken a good look around, but there aren't many of us left. At the rate we're going, they'll be reading about us in textbooks and displaying our bones in alien museums.
    • Cale: Yeah, well, having your planet blown up can have that effect on a species.
    • Akima: You can't call a planet Bob!
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