Visually imaginative and even persuasively spiritual, this animated adventure has some unusually complex villains and heroes, and some of the plot and dialogue transcends what's typical in movies intended for a broad or youthful audience.
– Lisa Alspector,
Chicago Reader,
25 Jan 2011
rotten:
This blandly conceived and executed attempt at a juve-style Indiana Jones with Jules Verne trappings recycles familiar adventure and cartoon devices with minimal wit and flair.
– Todd McCarthy,
Variety,
7 Aug 2008
fresh:
It's probably the most grown-up animated feature Disney has produced, and with its attuned vocal performances, elegant design and pulse-quickening finale, it sets a standard of sustained craftsmanship most live-action film-makers must envy.
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
16 Aug 2007
fresh:
Atlantis is good, and kids will love it, but it doesn't achieve greatness.