Battle for Terra No Fun For Kids or Adults

A A A Comments (2) By Vadim Rizov Wednesday, Apr 29 2009

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Battle for Terra
Directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions
Opens May 1

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A spiritual sequel to the equally hapless Delgo—which sold pacifism in animated form to an empty theater—Battle for Terra pits alien creatures against invading Earthlings in a detail-poor CGI landscape. Terra, to be fair, looks fairly clean, and the 3-D is totally passable, but watching it will be no fun for either kids or adults. The creatures of Terra resemble nothing so much as myopic earthworms, the backs of their heads ripped off from The Fifth Element's alien opera singer. Into their drab, hippie-esque world enters a fleet of invading humans—having destroyed Earth, Mars, and Venus, they need a new pad. Inevitably, the human military wants to wipe the natives out and colonize, while dissenting voices call for peaceful interaction. It's up to young alien Mala (Evan Rachel Wood) to bond with downed soldier Jim (Luke Wilson) and convince him that her species has value, etc. Battle for Terra harps on pacifism so tirelessly that it's enough to make the most die-hard U.N. supporter long for some irresponsible asskicking. And the alien dialogue ("Inventions that are against our teachings are not approved." "Then maybe our teachings are wrong!") makes a good case for wiping the suckers out.

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Troma 10/04/2010 5:09:00 AM

This movie is by far not the best movie evre made, or even animated but it is far better that this persons ability to write a review. This is one of the most poorly thought out and worst attempts at a review I have ever read. Next time, give a explanation of why you didn't like the movie other than "just because" and leave the stupid comments our of your review. Now a true review of the movie: I found the movie to be very interesting because it doesnt end like every other cookie cutter animated movie out there, the story is not orginal, there are many movies with the same theme but this one does not sugar coat the bad things people can do, instead it shows the truths then shows what one person standing up for what they beleive in can accomplish. I do have to say the movie is not geared toward children, but there is nothing in it that would be "bad" for them to watch. Visually I have seen better animated movies, but this one is not bad, the Alien charcters are not cookie cutter cartoons and have a neat look to them, however the Human charcters are blocky looking. The world the aliens live on is interesting to look at, but could hace used some more background details. All in all, this is a decent movie and worth watching.
Troma 10/04/2010 5:09:00 AM

This movie is by far not the best movie evre made, or even animated but it is far better that this persons ability to write a review. This is one of the most poorly thought out and worst attempts at a review I have ever read. Next time, give a explanation of why you didn't like the movie other than "just because" and leave the stupid comments our of your review. Now a true review of the movie: I found the movie to be very interesting because it doesnt end like every other cookie cutter animated movie out there, the story is not orginal, there are many movies with the same theme but this one does not sugar coat the bad things people can do, instead it shows the truths then shows what one person standing up for what they beleive in can accomplish. I do have to say the movie is not geared toward children, but there is nothing in it that would be "bad" for them to watch. Visually I have seen better animated movies, but this one is not bad, the Alien charcters are not cookie cutter cartoons and have a neat look to them, however the Human charcters are blocky looking. The world the aliens live on is interesting to look at, but could hace used some more background details. All in all, this is a decent movie and worth watching.