Original image located here. Accessed 21st March 2025
And so here we go again with Disney's Post-Renaissance era. That weird period where they eschewed the musicals in favour of doing some more experimental works, with the results being polarising at best. And yet, with the passage of time, some entrants of this period are looked favourably, with some praising them for both the quality and Disney's willingness to take risks.
I do recall when Treasure Planet was originally released, being greeted with both bewilderment and a weak showing at the box office. But in the years since, many people have come around to it. So what do I make of this?
Well, this is an adaptation of Treasure Island so the source material is unbeatable. As such a lot rides on what is done with it.
And I have to say this movie is indeed inventive: the visuals are stunning, showing every cent of the large budget. The creativity is great and designs are staggering. And it's also pleasing to see a straight-up adventure movie coming from Disney - but given the source material that is expected.
It is certainly an odd move to reskin Treasure Island in a sci-fi setting but, against the odds, it works.
Also casting Emma Thompson as Amelia was a master-stroke as she sounds like she's having the time of her life.
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