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Trailer IMDB RottenTomatoes“Fantastic Planet” was apparently double-billed frequently with “Yellow Submarine” back in the 70s, and its not hard to see why. Both are the finest heap trips animation could offer. Both are subversive fun coming under the guise of a children’s film but really intended towards the older counterculture and intellectuals. However, both films have many unique qualities. “Fantastic Planet” is one of the most mind-blowing animated films I’ve seen in my life and pretty close to being a masterpiece.
The film looks beautiful and surreal at the same time. Like the films of Jodorowsky, it never comes across as being too pretentious because it manages to make you go along with its otherworldly inner logic. The plot is linear and easy to follow, but the world is so completely alien its bound to alienate some viewers. However, those who ask for more from cinema than just entertainment will love this. No wonder its a huge cult favorite over in France. The animation itself is rather primitive, but the imagination on display makes it work incredibly well. Every single image in this film is memorable. “Fantastic Planet” is a film that can’t be done justice by a simple explanation. Its such a rich film it demands multiple viewings. If there ever was a film that needed to be experienced in order to be appreciated, this is it. Reading critics’ words about it just does not do it justice. It runs 1:12. It is rated PG and contains full-frontal nudity, violence and mature themes.
