November 20, 2009 Director: Jorge Blanco Starring (Voices): Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, Seann William Scott, John Cleese
The film's greatest strength lies in its imaginative world-building. The planet of Planet 51 (aptly named) is a lush, vibrant world teeming with life. The animation is top-notch, with beautiful landscapes, clever creature designs, and a keen attention to detail. The film's visuals are reminiscent of classic animated adventures like "E.T." and "The Iron Giant." Planet 51
If you find yourself stranded on Planet 51 (as Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker did), follow these protocols: November 20, 2009 Director: Jorge Blanco Starring (Voices):
It’s not the smartest animated film ever made. But it might be the smartest one about a man running from a mob of green people who are afraid he’ll steal their jobs and date their daughters. And sometimes, that’s enough. The film's visuals are reminiscent of classic animated
: The planet's society is an idealized version of 1950s America , complete with white picket fences, malt shops, and a cultural paranoia regarding alien invasions from outer space.