Fresh
This 3D computer animation is more otherworldly than most sci-fi films, and its environmentally conscious theme couldn't be more timely.
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
Battle for Terra
Their world is mankind's only hope for survival.
2007 · 1h 25m · PG
Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
Directed by
Aristomenis Tsirbas
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Battle for Terra
Overview
A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.
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In making animation that isn't dark enough for older fans and is too message-centric for kids, Team Terra has created a film that will probably satisfy no one.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten
It did not work as [well] as many of the recent animated movies that we've had in the earlier part of this year or last year.
Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies
Rotten
I don't think younger or older audiences will be interested.
Ben Lyons, At the Movies
Rotten
Aggressively ugly and intergalactically boring, the dismal sci-fi kiddie cartoon Battle for Terra is too weak to be shown anywhere except maybe on the next flight to Saturn.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
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