Outer-space pirate treasure hunt lots of fun; fab animation.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 29, 2010

By following its story as closely as they have, the filmmakers have retained much of what made the novel a classic.

| Original Score: B+ | Oct 29, 2008

It's laced with literate humor, and the directors cite N.C. Wyeth's illustrations for the 1911 Scribner's edition of Treasure Island as the inspiration for their marvelously detailed fantasy world.

| Sep 9, 2008

While Pixar can do no wrong with its cutting edge CGI originals, Disney is falling back on old formulas

| Jun 24, 2006

The film's signature imagery is impressive and there are some good set-pieces.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 22, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 28, 2003

Without the pizzazz of computer animation you can see how it will struggle to find its target audience.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 25, 2003

Akin to an extremely well-made Saturday morning cartoon -- great for hyperactive four-year-olds or hungover students, not worth a trip to the pictures.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Feb 4, 2003

The overall tone of this rocket-paced updating is exhilaratingly giddy, making it by far Disney's best animated film since Mulan.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 8, 2002

I think kids will find it really entertaining, and parents will find it amusing enough.

Full Review | Dec 2, 2002

There's enough meaty plot and character left beneath the fancy effects to make watching the film a satisfying experience.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 29, 2002

It just may inspire a few younger moviegoers to read Stevenson's book, which is a treasure in and of itself.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Nov 29, 2002

One of the most gorgeous Disney films ever.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 28, 2002

Enjoy the spectacle.

Full Review | Nov 27, 2002

It's all quite vividly imagined, down to the tiniest details.

Full Review | Nov 27, 2002

Despite more betrayal and loyalty than a Chris Carabba box set, there's no real good or evil here.

| Nov 27, 2002

'Treasure Plane' starts with the clever idea of transforming the story into an old-fashioned space opera, and the animated visuals are handily up to the studio's best. Yet the film's total appeal may be undercut by a script that rarely feels inspired.

Full Review | Nov 27, 2002

Treasure Planet doesn't have the charm of Disney's last homegrown release, Lilo & Stitch, or the dazzling artistry of Spirited Away. But it's a capable and diverting holiday season adventure for a family audience.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 27, 2002

Don't look for gravity-bound logic here. This is cartoon fantasy, not a literal translation, although in its way it stays pretty close to Stevenson's characters and storyline.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 27, 2002

It's a pleasant enough way to mark time, which is exactly what the rest of the Disney crew is doing -- until inspiration, like a beam from the far end of the galaxy, strikes again.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 27, 2002