I first watched this movie all the way back in 2001 in theaters. I was 11 at the time and there was something about this film that had always stuck with me. I think what it was was the characters. They were vibrant and had a sense of being full of youth and excitement. They were three dimensional and had depth. They were all more than what they seemed on the surface. That is something that is rare in films today.
The art direction was amazing, too. The colors were dark and yet were full of life. The light from the crystals were, in particular, really beautiful and filled the screen in a sense of wonder. Looking at them filled you with questions and excitement. What were they and what did they mean to the Atlantians?
The story was surprisingly good as well. While there were times when I could predict what was coming up for most of the film I was left in the dark only to be surprised by a plot twist or encounter. When it came to the ending I had a basic suspicion of what was going to happen but I couldn’t quite fill out the details on my own and I have to admit that I was rather surprised.
This movie is about the adventure but also the destination. You leave this film feeling, in some way, rather satisfied. It has a happy ending and really makes you think. There are still good people in the world and maybe because of that the world might just have a future.
9 out of 10
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