Treasure Planet was obviously a new take on the beloved classic 'Treasure Island', and while I haven't read the classic myself-I found myself enjoying the newer counterpart very well.
I remember when Treasure Planet first came out. I was only 11 when it came out, and it was around the time my mom would take us out to go see movies of any choice. My sister and I were disputing however, as she wanted to see one of the Santa Clause movies [with Tim Allen] and I wanted to go see Treasure Planet. It ended up that we went out to see My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and I only remember feeling disappointed about it.
However sometimes my mom would surprise us with a trip to the movies, well namely she surprised me. She said we were going out somewhere, and that somewhere happened to be the movie theater-to see Treasure Planet! I simply remember just feeling excited about it [and maybe slightly guilty-since I don't know if my mom did the same for my sister.]
From beginning to end, the movie to me seemed magical and it made me want to live in a world where I could meet Jim Hawkins and bug the crap out of Dr. Delbert Doppler. After seeing the movie I spent my free time outside pretending I was boarded 'RLS Legacy', and we were headed off to find Treasure Planet.
Though watching this as an adult, I am more inclined to take notice of the importance of the relationship between Jim Hawkins and John Silver [the cyborg!]. Jim's father left when he was a young age [as seen in the music entourage-accompanied by the song I'm Still Here] and it's obvious he needed someone to guide him. [Typical deliquent-no father trope.]
Early on in the movie you sort of already know that John Silver is meant to be a bad guy, he certainly looks the part. They don't necessarily get along at first, but as the movie progresses the two form a bond that seems to stick even when things turn sour. In a way John helps Jim, and vice versa. Though at first neither want to admit it, the two care about each other which is why in the end they patch things up.
I will not cry, I will NOT CRY. |
My favorite scene [though it's the saddest scene] is when John leaves in the end, but he throws up enough loot for his mother to rebuild her inn. He also asks his loyal sidekick Morph to stay with Jim, to keep an eye on him. I like to think it promises a reunion between the two in the future [and maybe even a sequel??? I'm not holding my breath though].
The imagery of the movie is as I said before, it's just magical. There's just something inside of me that wants to jump into the screen and be a part of it all. The setting was perfect, the characters were flawed-but relatable.
Yet I don't really hear too many people talking about it, and while people can have their opinions-I find it sad that Treasure Planet doesn't seem to be appreciated like other movies. I have my favorite Disney Movies, but Treasure Planet will definitely always be on top. All the characters are likeable too! [especially Morph, the cutie!]
Not to mention they have this badass of a character! [Captain Amelia] |
B.E.N is just too much really! |
One last thing I'll say about Treasure Planet, is that it has a great soundtrack. Jim's Theme [I'm still Here] sung by John Rzenik is a perfect theme song for the protagonist. I find myself watching the movie again and again, and I'll probably continue to do so!
I simply wish that people would appreciate it as much as I do. Maybe I'm just a little weird!
BONUS: Captain Flint is a badass space pirate!
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