- Actors: Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, John Leguizamo, Nathan Lane
- Directors: Art Vitello, Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
- Writers: Ben Edlund, Hans Bauer, John August, Joss Whedon, Randall McCormick
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Fox
- VHS Release Date: 9 April 2001
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000058CBD
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,823 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A visual knockout, Titan A.E. is an ambitious animated feature that combines traditional animation, computer-generated imagery and special effects in the service of a science fiction adventure plotted with narrative conventions familiar from Star Wars and Star Trek. Credit directors Don Bluth (An American Tail, The Secret of NIMH, Anastasia) and Gary Goldman with crafting a vivid, convincing look to this deep space saga, which conjures some stunning images: a tense opening sequence climaxing in the destruction of Earth; a watery planet where delicate but deadly hydrogen trees float; joyriding in a starship while pursued by playful "space angels"; and a nerve-wracking journey through a lethal maze of massive ice crystals each qualify as mesmerising sequences in any film context.
What's visually stunning proves intermittently stunted on the narrative front, however. Orphaned when the evil Drej atomise Earth, protagonist Cale (voiced by Matt Damon) must journey across space to unlock the mystery of his late father's final project, the Titan spacecraft, in a test of faith and filial identity that echoes Star Wars. The Titan itself ultimately poses a cosmic potential familiar to admirers of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Comical sidekicks (Nathan Lane, Janeane Garofalo, John Leguizamo), a sultry love interest (Drew Barrymore) and a roguish mentor (Bill Pullman) all verge on the generic, narrowly redeemed by dialogue from a writing team including Buffy the Vampire Slayer-creator Joss Whedon.
It's likely that Titan's target audience of young males prompted the filmmakers to walk a tightrope between softer family features and more violent, hard-edged anime. Although it's brief bloodshed and coy nudity stops short of more adult terrain, younger viewers might be unsettled by the violence. Young teens will find the proceedings tamer than the video games and anime fantasies that have influenced it. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com
From the Back Cover
A reluctant young hero holds the key to the future of mankind in the palm of his hand in this eye-popping, sci-fi adventure.
In the year 3028 the Drej, a vicious alien race, has destroyed Earth. Fifteen years later a young man named Cale learns he possesses a genetically encoded map to the Titan, a spaceship that holds the scret to the salvation of the human race. With the Drej in hot pursuit, Cale blasts off with the new crew of the Valkyrie in an attempt to find the Titan before the Drej destroy it, and with it mankind's last chance for a home of their own. Featuring an all-star voice cast that includes Matt Damon and Drew Barrymore and an edgy, out-of-this-world soundtrack, Titan A.E. is an intergalactic thrill ride for a new generation.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Titan AE is one of the best non-Japanese animated movies I've seen in a long time. With a rousing soundtrack, some excellent choices as voice-actors, and well put together set-piece scenes, it's a highly enjoyable romp.
The plot is nothing particularly complicated, but then the film doesn't really claim to be anything other than a shallow but action packed extravaganza. The Drej are very well portrayed as an unsympathetic and seemingly invincible alien race, while you do get a proper sense of the impending doom of the human race after the destruction of earth (which is a great opening scene).
The film occasionally seems to find it difficult to decide whether it's aimed at adults or kids, leading to situations where you wish it hadn't pulled its punches at crucial moments, but generally doesn't slip into implausible sentimentality like many Hollywood movies do.
There are a couple of plot twists, but nothing too unpredictable, and while it's not a film you'll remember for a long time, it's certainly a fun way to spend a couple of hours. It doesn't even come close to the quality of any of the top anime movies from Japan, but certainly the best stab that Hollywood has had at a more adult animated feature. Well worth a view.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Previous to watching this dvd I had heard many negative reviews from critics, but the trailers looked so good i had to watch it. I was definitely not disappointed. The graphics in this film were amazing,with a cleverly combined mixture of both 3D and 2D effects, to produce a stunning look to both the characters and backgrounds.The story wasn't the most complex but I still enjoyed it immensly. There were some very funny moments alongside the serious, the romantic, the exciting and the moving. In how many films will you get to see an alien shout 'who's the daddy!!'. The soundtrack is extremely good and complimented the film perfectly, making me want to buy it as soon as I saw the film. So for anyone who is thinking of buying Titan A.E, BUY IT, you wont regret it.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is an absolutely cracking film for both kids and adults alike, I have to say it is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of watching with my 8 year old brother. He constantly begs for it to be put on again and again and watches it with his mates who are also mesmerized by its fantastic storyline and stunning visuals. The characters are brilliant, the plotline compelling and the soundtrack... well, what can I say.. its absolutely stunning. And thats just the movie... add this to an excellent DVD package, featuring tonnes of cool extras, and you have one of the best entertainment packages around.
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Amazing!!!
This movie is amazingly fun to watch, its funny and its great for the family! You can watch it so many times and never get bored. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Welshhhyyy
Spoilers ahead
Tone- The film's major issue is it doesn't know who it's trying to please. The post apocalyptic themes and grimy visuals, along with the bloody violence and suggested nudity would... Read more
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Titan A.E.
Let me start off by saying that Titan A.E. is a 'marmite' movie - you'll either love it, or hate it with a passion. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Marcus Deakins
Great
Totally underrated! I think everyone assumed it was a kid's movie because it's animated. It's not - this is great sci-fi.
Published 17 months ago by J. B. Rowe
thank god for sci fi
my kids loved this, its great to see traditional animation at its best, although there was some digital animation as well, they are sci fi fans , thats my fault , story is not to... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by Johanna Keogh
For kids only
Definately a kids film, despite the great animation the plot just isn't quite up to adult entertainment.
It gets 3* for adults, kids may feel it's a 4 or 5.
It gets 3* for adults, kids may feel it's a 4 or 5.
Published on 16 Jan 2009 by Ekij
Boys own action sci fi.
Its a shame films like this don't do well comercially, its like starwars et al. Pulp sci fi, which many may call dumb, but it certainly has its place. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2007 by genejoke
"The human race is circling the drain - it's outta gas kid!"
For a studio unknown for supporting and creating animated films, this time they created one of the most enjoyable science fiction animated movies in years. Read more
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