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The Lost Empire

Release Year: 2001
Average Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Last Reviewed On: January 13, 2003 (by Scott)
(DVD version)


Scott's Review:
2.5 out of 5 stars on January 13, 2003

I didn't hate this movie. Then again, I didn't really love it either. It's an interesting retailing of an old myth. And, since it's a myth, there's probably not too much in here to really annoy anyone, since Disney doesn't have an opportunity to twist some classic story.

That aside, with a few exceptions, the characters are really formulaic. There's the nerdy, yet loveable, scientist, the eccentric millionaire with a debt to repay, with many others coming along for the ride, including a character or two from Titan AE. Oh, and the climatic scene seemed to be out of Tron, but that's probably just me.

In the end, it's a mildly entertaining movie, but not a terribly exciting one. I'm sure there are better retellings of this myth.


-- Scott and Michelle