Treasure Planet (movie review)

Back before “How To Train Your Dragon”, around the time of “Shrek”, and “Toy Story”, there was Treasure Planet. Treasure Planet is another one of those breakthrough movies for animation. A combination of traditional 2d animation, beautifully painted backgrounds, and some spiffy new 3d animation were all used in Treasure Planet. It sounds odd to think about, but it actually works out as an amazing spectacle worth seeing.

Treasure Planet was also produced at a time when movies made for kids didn't rely on one-liners and animated characters on a constant sugar high. Those aren't bad tools, but they do get old after a while. Treasure Planet on the other hand, uses relatively believable character movement speed, and though stereotypical at times, they are well done. There isn't a large amount of humor in the film, but by all means, it is not a depressing one. Treasure Planet earns a true family safe rating, with messages of truth hidden in dialogue and all over the film in a subtle and well-crafted way. For kids who explore and think about what they watch, Treasure Planet will share some character building hopes, without simply flashing bright colors in their eyes.

Although if it's brights colors and flashing lights you want.... there's a good amount of explosions, fires, and fast-paced scenes as well. This may seem somewhat at odds with it's source material, Treasure Island. It is. Apart from the basic storyline, the two movies share nothing else in common. So, after having seen Treasure Island, Treasure Planet will feel oddly familiar, but in no way will the viewing experience be tarnished by having watched it's predecessor.

I would recommend this movie to anyone. It used to be in my top five favorite movies, and only now that I've watched some other truly spectacular films has it moved to somewhere in the top ten. I never leave after watching this movie without being encouraged and feeling much better about the world. Not a lot of movies do that. You owe it yourself to watch some good movies among all the junk that gets put out, so put Treasure Planet in your NetFlix queue, or find it at a rental store. Or buy it online. It's not that expensive anymore and it's a worthy addition to any movie collectors library, whether for it's historical new animation or because it's simply a great film.

Treasure Planet. See it soon.

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