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Battle for Terra

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When strange objects appear in the sky above the peaceful world of Terra, some of the inhabitants believe the gods have come to visit. Instead, human invaders swoop down and kidnap a number of Terrareans, including Mala's father. Mala saves a downed pilot, Jim Stanton, hoping he'll help her find her father. While certain Earthlings plot to take control of Terra, Mala and Stanton realize that the fates of both their peoples hinge on the choices they make.

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Despite its earnest aspirations to be a thought-provoking sci-fi alternative, Battle for Terra lacks both a cohesive story and polished visuals, and fails to resonate.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 02/16/2010
3/5
The animation has an almost filigree quality that contrasts favourably with all but the best of its competitors. Go to Full Review Robbie Collin News of the World 02/16/2010
1/5
With its suspiciously similar plot and cheapo production values, a name change to Chav-atar is all but a formality. Go to Full Review Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 12/16/2009
This 3D computer animation is more otherworldly than most sci-fi films, and its environmentally conscious theme couldn't be more timely. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/05/2023
3/4
Though entertaining enough to divert your children’s attention for the duration and keep them quiet in the theater, the ideas within are big enough to inspire discussion and critical thinking in youngsters. Go to Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk 11/29/2020
Battle for Terra's story won't win prizes for originality and nor will its rather lacklustre animation carry off any gongs. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/28/2020
4/10
The humans display less detail than cheap plastic action figures and the aliens astoundingly disprove the theory that creatures with large eyes are inherently cute. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/20/2021 Crap, illogical and dull. See more 07/17/2020 Battle for Terra definitely tries to set itself apart from other animated movies by going for a more thought-provoking plot where neither side is entirely in the wrong and I can't say I was uninterested but, setting aside the fact that this movie wasn't meant to be animated, it ultimately doesn't live up to its potential thanks to subpar animation, hit-or-miss voice acting in spite of the talent involved and visually uninteresting action sequences. Still has respect from me for trying to go against the grain rather than go for a safe formula...I've been reviewing way too many animated movies over the past three weeks, I need a break. See more 06/04/2020 Battle for Terra is Earth Forces fighter idenction for Star Wars See more 04/24/2020 This movie is so bad. All of the humans looked the same — I couldn't tell the difference between the main character, and the rest of the soldiers. The same thing with the "terrians," the inhabitants of planet Terra. Also, it seems like after the huge battle, the movie suddenly changed from fighting over the planet to making peace and giving the humans a small chunk of land. There was really no transition as to where i it changed from war to peace. See more 09/30/2019 Meh. Maybe younger kids who like space would think its cool but its a no for me. See more 11/10/2018 One of the movies I think deserves more attention for it's beautiful animation and interesting story. See more Read all reviews
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Aristomenis Tsirbas

Director

Evan Rachel Wood

Mala

Brian Cox

General Hemmer

Luke Wilson

Jim Stanton

James Garner

Doron

Chris Evans

Stewart Stanton

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Synopsis When strange objects appear in the sky above the peaceful world of Terra, some of the inhabitants believe the gods have come to visit. Instead, human invaders swoop down and kidnap a number of Terrareans, including Mala's father. Mala saves a downed pilot, Jim Stanton, hoping he'll help her find her father. While certain Earthlings plot to take control of Terra, Mala and Stanton realize that the fates of both their peoples hinge on the choices they make.
Director
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Producer
Keith Calder, Jessica Calder, Dane Allan Smith, Ryan Colucci
Screenwriter
Evan Spiliotopoulos
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Snoot Entertainment
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Sci-Fi Action Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 1, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 23, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 25m
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