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Summary: Fun For The Whole Family
Review: THE ROAD TO ELDORADO is a fantastic adventure for the whole family. It has chemistry in the characters and visuals that stunning and amazing in their color and detail. Directed by Bibo Bergeron (A Goofy Movie, Ferngully: The Last Rainforest) and Will Finn (Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin) it tells the story of two not-so popular con artists that inadvertently get themselves on a quest that turns into a real adventure.Kevin Klein (Life Is A House, In & Out, Wild, Wild West) and Kenneth Branagh (Harry Potter, Wild, Wild, West) play Tulio and Miguel who are friends for life and have an uncanny knack for theatrics, conning and being rogues of there own worlds no matter where they end up. The are funny and witty and always seem to be at each other's throats. Together they are a force to be reckoned with however separate they probably could tie their own shoes without help. They acquire a map and decide to find the gold of El Dorado. El Dorado is the adventure they seek having had acquired a map through a fantastic scheme and theatrical conning. Once on their journey they acquire and incredibly independent horse. (Sometimes this horse is brighter then them!) Through an accident, they end up on the ship of Cortez voiced by Jim Cummings (Shrek, Winnie The Pooh) who takes them to the shore where El Dorado is. Finding the city of gold itself they meet an ancient people who is lead by a Chief voiced by Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica, Stand & Deliver, Selena) and indirectly guided by his daughter Chel who is voiced by Rosie Perez (Fearless, Riding In Cars With Boys). There is also the bad guy voiced Armand Assante (Gotti, On The Beach) who is making things difficult and dangerous for the boys. This is a fun and fantastic film and the best part is that there are 6 original songs written by Tim Rice and Elton John and performed by Elton himself. The score by Hans Zimmer is upbeat and fun and with music like this you can't go wrong. (This is the same musical team that came up with the musical scores and compositions for The Lion King!) A must for your collection!
5-20-03
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Summary: This is Not A Child's Movie
Review: There are loads of underlying adult themes even though the overall moral of the story is excellent for children to learn about. There is a sexual scene, though not graphic, but I wouldn't want my children seeing it, especially in the light that it is portrayed in. There are scenes of drunken partying, the resulting hangover, and other tiny stuff like that. But do make a note of this: the movie is an excellent movie! It is hilarious, and is one of the rare cartoons that you can really dissect and discuss as if it were literature. The animation is excellent; I've never seen a cartoon so accurately portray human facial and body expression like this movie. You will appreciate how much detail is given to the animation, plot, and to the unity of the entire film: everything is explained. It's a definite must for your collection, but again, I would not recommend it for any child under 11.
Rating:
Summary: This is Not A Child's Movie
Review: There are loads of underlying adult themes even though the overall moral of the story is excellent for children to learn about. There is a sexual scene, though not graphic, but I wouldn't want my children seeing it, especially in the light that it is portrayed in. There are scenes of drunken partying, the resulting hangover, and other tiny stuff like that. But do make a note of this: the movie is an excellent movie! It is hilarious, and is one of the rare cartoons that you can really dissect and discuss as if it were literature. The animation is excellent; I've never seen a cartoon so accurately portray human facial and body expression like this movie. You will appreciate how much detail is given to the animation, plot, and to the unity of the entire film: everything is explained. It's a definite must for your collection, but again, I would not recommend it for any child under 11.
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Summary: I am quite surprised that this movie didn't do better
Review: This movie is one of the favorites of my 7-year-old son. Kelvin Kline and KenNeth Branagh play Tulio and Miguel who are Spanish con-artists who come across the map to the treasure of El Dorado. Together, they go out on an adventure much like Bing Cosby and Bob Hope.
There is a lot to see in this movie. The value of friendship is what stands out the most, but there are other things
The movie is funny, especially the constant bickering between Tulio and Miguel. Even funny is the horse, Altivo, who does not have a line but has some of the greatest reactions to the events unfolding before him.
This movie has some great music by Elton John that both my son and I enjoy. This would be a good soundtrack to pick up.
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