Terra

A movie that also has a message, always does have thinner line to walk. You have to deliver your message but still not be too judgmental. In this case, the CGI has to be top notch too. And since Pixar made... Full review

I am a judge for the Indianapolis-based Heartland Film Festival. This feature film is a Crystal Heart Award Winner and is eligible to be the Grand Prize Winner in October of 2008. The Heartland Film Festival is a non-profit that honors... Full review

far above usual American animation in story and style. It is a little similar in theme to Wall-E but I and my kids preferred it. I hope it gets the chance of a proper UK release. We saw it at a... Full review

Saw this movie today at the Tribec Film Festival and they really did a GREAT job. The story is unique to anything that is out there, uplifting, and creative all around. There are a lot of amazing action sequences and visually,... Full review

Warning: Spoilers Follow Aristomenis Tsirbas' feature directorial debut, Terra, is based on his 2003 short film of the same name and expands on the fable recounted in the original. As an alien-invasion story, it turns the trope on its ear by... Full review

i saw this film at a Friday screening at the toronto festival and it was i think sold out. i loved it and it looked like most everyone else did too. the film is animated but more serious like a normal... Full review

For an indie science fiction this stands out as one of the more visually striking and emotionally resonant. But what makes this film so unique is that it's intentionally dramatic. It almost seems like the filmmakers were blissfully ignorant of the... Full review

I'm in the special effects field and jumped at the chance to see this film at the festival. I love SF but have to say I was a little wary going in because I've been burned in the past by high... Full review

I was at the gala premiere of Terra in Toronto and was absolutely blown away by this film- I'm not a big festival goer- but I was in Toronto on vacation and saw something about Terra on the local news. It's... Full review

I saw this film at a Toronto premiere and was taken by its beauty and storytelling. The cg animation is gorgeous and the character/set design original. The film's best attribute is its ability to be quite moving at times, especially at... Full review

Yes, it's a pretty "sweet-natured" movie....Animation buffs will appreciate the film's lush landscapes --....The animation is exceedingly beautiful as far as the exteriors, the landscapes, and the overall production design are concerned --.... ... Full Review

This all becomes a two-sided battle for survival, complete with strong action sequences and some compelling drama.....Beautiful to look at, simple in its message, the animated "Battle for Terra" has been sitting on a shelf for almost two years, probably.... ... Full Review

or at least a slate of better films --....The movie's not very likable either.....The next few warm-weather months include a shiny new " Star Trek ," Pixar's "Up, and a " Transformers " sequel, among various other sci-fi, cartoon and comic-book adaptations.....Evan Rachel Wood is a good young actress.... ... Full Review

The thoughtful but drab movie gives me plenty to recommend, as well as warn against.....The best thing about "Battle for Terra" is its wicked twist on the premise of alien marauders conquering a planet.....Director Aristomenis Tsirbas, working with his 2003 short as a base, doesn't condescend....The apocalyptic "Battle for Terra" puts up a decent fight....The 3-D livens up the dull moments and drab visuals, injecting a little more flavor into the action..... ... Full Review

Kids seem to really enjoy the film.....The film has a very smart script....Terra could fit their needs but the current occupants all have to die to make it suitable for humans.....he is such a tremendous voice actor..... ... Full Review

A record 20 films have been submitted for best animated feature at the Academy Awards. Advertisement As long as at least 16 films meet qualifications, there will be five nominees in the feature-length animation category. ... Full Article

Battle for Terra is a thrilling sci-fi animated film featuring the voices of Luke Wilson , Evan Rachel Wood , Dennis Quaid , Danny Glover , and James Garner , blasting its way onto DVD and Blu-ray September 22nd. ... Full Article

This September 22nd, director Aristomenis Tsirbas' original sci-fi animated epic Battle for Terra hits both DVD and Blu-ray for the first time. The film tells the story of Senn (Justin Long) and Mala (Evan Rachel Wood), two rebellious alien teens... ... Full Article

We have a brand new exclusive clip from the upcoming DVD Battle for Terra , which hits the shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on September 22. ... Full Article

ASIFA-Hollywood's annual overview of trends in the animation industry is always a must for animation fans and especially young pros. Moderated by Tom Sito ( Shrek, The Lion King ), this year's panel includes Raul Garcia ( The Missing Lynx... ... Full Article

A few months ago, I saw two new sci-fi movies at the San Francisco International Film Festival, and now both are in limited release: Duncan Jones's Moon (21 screens) and Aristomenis Tsirbas' Battle for Terra (2 screens). ... Full Article