Titan A.E. is an OK movie

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:05 am

You can watch it for free at hulu.com

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:41 am

I remember the time I tried to bought a whole case full of Titan A&E PSX game demo discs.

I haven't seen the movie, of course.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:03 am

Earth 2, A.K.A BOB. whats not to like

elfhentaifan · Post by **elfhentaifan** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:09 am

Its a 08/15 animation movie.
Nothing special actually.

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:22 pm

I remember completely disliking this film.

Gungriffon Geona · Post by **Gungriffon Geona** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:43 pm

I rather liked it despite some gripes with story handling and character development. thankfully Treasure Planet fixed those issues and had a far more solid visual style going for it.

P_HAT · Post by **P_HAT** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:50 pm

plot are lame and animation sux.

kengou · Post by **kengou** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:49 pm

I thought it was pretty good at the time, of course I was pretty young when I saw it.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:07 pm

Animation good. Plot sucky.

JoshF · Post by **JoshF** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:01 pm

DIs the Cob Bluth movie? One of the first dvs I giot liked it backed then but it is stuopdf.

MX7 · Post by **MX7** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:26 pm

I vowed never to see this film after reading a review that described it as being an 'american manga film'.

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:55 pm

I even question the animation being good. The integration of hand animation and CGI is unforgivably bad. It alone is enough to sink the movie; but add the worthless plot and you have a big stinking pile.

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:37 pm

After seeing it again last night I have to downgrade it from pretty good to merely ok (and I was planning on saying this before reading other's negative reactions). I liked it back before I developed critical thinking. Too many filler/soundtrack action sequences to show off the CG which isn't impressive in 2008. Also pretty corny and has a lot of cliches, but I don't mind either of those things a huge amount (it is a kid's movie, it's new to them).

Still worth seeing for free but not a 3.5/4 movie like Ebert makes it out to be

Stefan_L · Post by **Stefan_L** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:29 pm

I Think Titan AE is a great movie

I have it on DVD and must have seen it at least 3 times and reading this thread i want to see it again.
I like most "cartoon" that is not too childish or have lot's of songscenes (Disney mostly).
I find them relaxing and a good change from other more "difficult" movies i watch.
Some examples of good ones: Robots, the Emperors new Clothes, Cars, Iceage, Shrek, Surf's Up... plus many more.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:05 pm

Fox Interactive had Titan A.E. in development for the PSX and was slated for a PSX release...showcasing some pretty advanced graphical tricks for the aging PSX hardware but it was cancelled.

Don Bluth's Dragon Lair II laserdisc game was created rather quickly after the amazing success (and monetary success as well) earned from it's first laserdisc game from Rick Dyer Incorporated (RDI) but was finally released by Leland Corporation back in 1991 in a joint venture with Nintendo Co. Ltd.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:37 pm

This movie served as the final nail in the coffin for the production studio if memory serves.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:40 pm

Titan A.E. sucked to me. (opinion)

However, there were some memorable scenes like the water chase through the exploding balloon things and the crystals in space shattering towards the end...but that's just art and special effects and not story.

I crave a good solid storyline, which Titan A.E. did not have.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:31 pm

Jon wrote:This movie served as the final nail in the coffin for the production studio if memory serves.

Which is a pity, because I loved American Tail, Dogs go to Heaven and Land Before Time.

lgb · Post by **lgb** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:51 pm

It was okay. A bit old, but still okay. I did like that team.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:55 pm

Specineff wrote:
Jon wrote:This movie served as the final nail in the coffin for the production studio if memory serves.
Which is a pity, because I loved American Tail, Dogs go to Heaven and Land Before Time.

i'm pretty sure they made the Scissors sisters video mary. Unless its some one whos replicated the art style spot on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZuq9dCWqLk

the animation does not kick in until about 1:40 so stick with it

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:28 pm

The problem is that Bluth SHOULD know exactly what he has been doing--he's certainly been doing it long enough. If you so happen to check out the commentary on the reissue of the Secret of NIMH DVD, you'll hear nothing but discussion of color pallet choice, layout, and basic graphic design wankery--enough to explain why so many of the Bluth films are pretty incredible to look at (though perhaps not actually incredible.) Titan AE seems to have really screwed up somewhere--perhaps not really understanding the teen demographic or not really understanding how to integrate the CGI (but that's their job!)

Yes, I heard this was the end for Bluth productions, and maybe with them exhibiting so many terrible mistakes with Titan AE, it isn't a terrible thing. These films are after all very expensive, and if you can't be bothered to construct a good plot or even make the thing you've assembled look good, well then maybe it is time you step aside for those who can (*ahem* Pixar).

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:35 am

ROBOTRON wrote:Titan A.E. sucked to me. (opinion)

However, there were some memorable scenes like the water chase through the exploding balloon things and the crystals in space shattering towards the end...but that's just art and special effects and not story.

I crave a good solid storyline, which Titan A.E. did not have.

You still cited The Day After Tomorrow as one of your favourite movies, and I'm never going to let you live it down, ever. That film is so shit, of the two, I do think Titan A.E. might actually have the upper hand.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:15 am

Skykid wrote:
ROBOTRON wrote:Titan A.E. sucked to me. (opinion)

However, there were some memorable scenes like the water chase through the exploding balloon things and the crystals in space shattering towards the end...but that's just art and special effects and not story.

I crave a good solid storyline, which Titan A.E. did not have.
You still cited The Day After Tomorrow as one of your favourite movies, and I'm never going to let you live it down, ever. That film is so shit, of the two, I do think Titan A.E. might actually have the upper hand.

Hmmm...I thought it had a good story, decent acting and stunning special effects.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:47 pm

ROBOTRON wrote:
Skykid wrote:
ROBOTRON wrote:Titan A.E. sucked to me. (opinion)

However, there were some memorable scenes like the water chase through the exploding balloon things and the crystals in space shattering towards the end...but that's just art and special effects and not story.

I crave a good solid storyline, which Titan A.E. did not have.
You still cited The Day After Tomorrow as one of your favourite movies, and I'm never going to let you live it down, ever. That film is so shit, of the two, I do think Titan A.E. might actually have the upper hand.
Hmmm...I thought it had a good story, decent acting and stunning special effects.

I thought it was a load of absolute crap.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:37 pm

Skykid wrote:
ROBOTRON wrote:
Skykid wrote: You still cited The Day After Tomorrow as one of your favourite movies, and I'm never going to let you live it down, ever. That film is so shit, of the two, I do think Titan A.E. might actually have the upper hand.
Hmmm...I thought it had a good story, decent acting and stunning special effects.
I thought it was a load of absolute crap.

Understood.

Titan A.E....I think I owned the DVD for a time but got rid of it, gave it to my nephew or something. I've seen worse movies, but I was disappointed with the film.

Day After 2morrow? Well, I don't want to stray too far from the topic but I thought it was pretty amazing. I actually had low expectations because I am NOT a fan of Dennis Quaid nor the Brokeback Mountain guy (dunno his name)...but I pleasantly surprised at their acting performances in the flick. Special effects were top notch.

elfhentaifan · Post by **elfhentaifan** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:42 pm

Final Fantasy may be the better choice here (the first film)
But it also is one of those films in the 08/15 area.

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:16 pm

ROBOTRON wrote:
Skykid wrote:
ROBOTRON wrote: Hmmm...I thought it had a good story, decent acting and stunning special effects.
I thought it was a load of absolute crap.
Understood.

Titan A.E....I think I owned the DVD for a time but got rid of it, gave it to my nephew or something. I've seen worse movies, but I was disappointed with the film.

Day After 2morrow? Well, I don't want to stray too far from the topic but I thought it was pretty amazing. I actually had low expectations because I am NOT a fan of Dennis Quaid nor the Brokeback Mountain guy (dunno his name)...but I pleasantly surprised at their acting performances in the flick. Special effects were top notch.

When they outrun the 'temperature', as they race away from the falling 'temperature' down a corridor with the 'temperature' chasing after them, I, and those I was with, decided it was time to leave.

Full refunds at the desk for everyone.

If you liked it though that's cool, each to their own dude. I just thought it was some of the worst tripe I'd ever sat through, and another step toward the quickening decline of Hollywood films.

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:02 pm

elfhentaifan wrote:Final Fantasy may be the better choice here (the first film)
But it also is one of those films in the 08/15 area.

What's this 08/15 you keep talking about

elfhentaifan · Post by **elfhentaifan** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:11 pm

neither very good, nor bad.
I definetly prefer FF to Titan A.E.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:15 pm

im about half way thought

SPOILER!

Its just at the doubble cross I stoped the movie to make myself a milk shake and answer some emails so its ok i guess. I am enjoying it though and it beats a full CGI movie any day.

All dogs go to heaven is next on the list!

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