Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

GholamSlayer I've been working through the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die list, in order to gain a better base of understanding of film. A good number of them seem notable for one aspect but don't win me over as something great in and of itself. I was expecting this to be just another one of those.Boy was I wrong. Did I get all of it? Absolutely not. But I was enthralled, from first frame to last, and I can't exactly say why. But I love it nonetheless, and recommend it for all, hoping that others will appreciate the bizarre.

Tyson Hunsaker Fantastic Planet is an animated science fiction not for casual audiences nor for anyone looking to kill some time. This is slow-paced and thought-provoking journey that'll genuinely change anyone who sees it. Despite what the trailer will divulge, this is a solid and cohesive narrative that never feels confusing. So long as the viewer is paying attention to what's going on, grasping the story should be fairly simple. Fantastic planet examines a fantastical story of humanoid beings sharing a planet with larger and far more intelligent large blue giants. The plot focuses on the human's uprising against the superior species and presents a fascinating construct between the two civilizations. Personally, it asked surface level questions like "Do small insects view us this way?" While bigger questions arise like "What kind of statement is this film attempting to make regarding racism, intolerance, and cohabitation with different species?"Although this is an animated classic from the 70s. Showing this to the kids probably isn't the best idea. Not only does it include disturbing imagery and sexuality, its themes and story is best suited for a mature audience ready for more of an animated experience. For any animation or science fiction buffs, this film is definitely one to check out. For the casual movie-goer, might want to skip this one save your head from more scratching than it would like.

gavin6942 This futuristic story takes place on a faraway planet where blue giants rule, and oppressed humanoids rebel against the machine-like leaders.The film was an international co-production between companies from France and Czechoslovakia and was distributed in the United States by indie film giant Roger Corman. The story, about humans living on a strange planet dominated by giant humanoid aliens who consider them animals, is based on the 1957 novel "Oms en série" by French writer Stefan Wul.I love that Corman got involved, because he really was a champion of film. Not just indie film, but bringing foreign film to America. He is not given enough credit. Today (2016) this film seems a bit dated, because its anti-racism message is sort of obvious, but it still makes an interesting point regarding different species and the cut-out style of animation has to be admired.

lion_time I first watched this movie without subtitles (I don't speak French) and simply listened to the soundtrack and watched the animation. A few months later I watched the movie with subtitles and followed the plot. I imagine some will find the plot interesting, and it's a cool story for those who like imaginative sci fi. However, I found that the soundtrack absolutely stole the show and commanded most of my attention. The arrangements are dense, dark and swirling. The animations compliment the music wonderfully and made for a hypnotic, contemplative experience. Check this movie out for the music, and maybe see if the story interests you.