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This movie just struck me as odd. I can't really pinpoint the audience Disney was looking for here. Because with Disney, one has come to expect a certain spark and liveliness (along with top-notch animation) that is able to capture the attention of even the most inattentive four year-old. Atlantis, however, was made with a more adult audience in mind. I honestly can't see a child of less than 10 REALLY enjoying this movie. If a parent bought this for their son or daughter, I can't see the kid wanting to watch it more than a few times. There just isn't much to rewatch except for the animation. And unfortunately, just because something LOOKS good doesn't mean it IS good.

The main character was a cliché and the usually boisterous Disney supporting cast was lackluster on this outing. Milo's little band of compadres are unfriendly and unwelcoming. Their quirks seem to be tacked-on in order to appeal to children, but I personally didn't see how they were all that charming or funny.

In addition, the storyline itself would be extremely dull if it didn't have such exquisite animation. The dialogue wasn't particularly clever, and there were several large gaps/holes in the plotline. Thus, I can't see the movie being all that appealing to anyone over 14.

I see Atlantis as like a "mature Disney" version of Final Fantasy. Could have been good, but wasn't.

When I first saw this movie, it was for Bill Murray. Here I was expecting something like Caddyshack or Groundhog Day, but was ultimately confused at the end. See, from Bill Murray, I had come to expect some sort of comic fluff that would make me laugh till I pee. You know, a typical Bill Murray movie. Rushmore is very different from other "Bill Murray movies". I wouldn't say I really laughed at Rushmore at all the first time I watched it. I wouldn't even say that I really even liked it then. "Bill Murray wasn't even that funny," I remember thinking. I watched it again about a year ago because a few of my friends were obsessed with it, so I decided to give it another go. The second time I watched it, I realized just how clever it is. Upon repeat viewings, the meaning of the movie becomes increasingly naked and real. Most people would argue that no one on earth acts like Max Fischer....and yet we do in so many ways, and it's so difficult to even detect. That's what lends the film this sort of surreal feeling, and gradually the little witticisms become more and more humorous. I think that once people get past the fact that this is an atypical Bill Murray film, they'll adjust to the tone and style of the movie and find it quite charming. I eagerly look forward to Wes Anderson's next filmic venture.

I was pleasantly surprised by The Mexican. I didn't really have high opinions of Julia Roberts before the movie started, and to be honest I still don't. One of the major flaws with The Mexican was with THAT casting. Sure, she helped the box office figures a lot but she wasn't right for the role. Watching her argue in the film made me cringe; sorry, but to me Julia Roberts has developed an on-screen persona that embraces underdog victories, and the like. She's always innocent and naive in her movies causing us all to pity her, but here she is not. Seeing her in a not-so-perfect relationship which was wrecking her life wasn't....right, and I think the film could have benefited from different casting. Maybe it's good that she's straying from the uber-cutesy romantic-comedy popcorn movies.....but whatever. Still doesn't change my opinion. Also, the direction in this movie was a little hokey; not exactly stellar. Cinematography was decent. Oh, and it's also advertised as romantic comedy. It's not. More like an action/adventure/suspense (read: western) with a romantic subplot. Still, the storyline is pretty interesting and the script is tight. Pitt and Gandolfini had solid performances. All in all, worth renting.