Well folks, Has Don Bluth managed to make a really cool Sci-Fi animated film? Ya know.. I hope so. I really don't want to see any problems for Fox Animation, and I like Don Bluth... Can't help it really, ol THE SECRET OF NIMH stole my heart years ago and ever since... I've given Bluth breaks in watching his films when I could tell that the financing wasn't there... cause usually the ambition was. I mean... damn.. I loved DRAGON'S LAIR and SPACE ACE... and always wanted a feature version of both. Hopefully, this'll be a big hit for Fox. I hope. Also... Kali willing, we should have many more reviews of this film... ahem...
"Titan A. E." is the most enjoyable space opera since the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Critical acclaim and commercial success should accompany the film in its summer debut. Kudos to director Don Bluth and producing partner Gary Goldman for creating an animated film with a story that could of worked just as well were it live action.
Although the film is often predictable and cliched, it never lacks action/adventure, suspense, drama, comedy, or romance. The current running time is about 1 hour 45 minutes; and in my opinion could easily attain a PG rating or higher. Finally, those who were dissapointed with "The Phantom Menace" may be pleasantly suprised with "Titan A. E.".
Omega Prime out.
