When talking about the best sci-fi movies out there, people tend to ignore animated movies altogether. It turns out that's actually a pretty big mistake. One of the things that usually make this particular genre so fun to watch is the special effects that come into play. It's actually quite a bit easier to use those special effects when a movie isn't trying to also look all that realistic. Indeed, some of the best and most underappreciated sci-fi films around.
Whether talking about a Disney animated sci-fi movie or Pixar or something that came from yet another studio, there are plenty that stands the test of time. Some of those animated science-fiction movies are ones that are often brought up when talking about someone's favorite. Others have largely been lost and forgotten about as the years have gone on. There are plenty out there that simply haven't gotten the kind of attention they deserve.
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Everything seemed to be set up for Atlantis: The Lost Empire to be a big hit. The movie was coming out when animated movies were making a bit of a resurgence even among adults. It was based on a topic that has long captured the imagination of sci-fi fans. It centered on a group of adventurers who were under the impression that Atlantis was a real place and just needed to be found. There were some futuristic machines and tools that people got to see the characters use and the cast was fairly star-studded for 2001 with Michael J. Fox at the peak of his popularity in the starring role. There were plenty of other actors whose voices were plenty well known as well including Leonard Nimoy and James Garner.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire was also a Disney flick, so it seemed like it should have
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