Terra (Battle For Terra)

Terra (Battle For Terra) (2007)

  • 48% of critics liked it
    (94 reviews)

  • 42% of users liked it
    (67,524 ratings)

When the peaceful inhabitants of the planet Terra come under attack from humans in search of a new home, the friendship between a human pilot and an alien girl may hold the key to saving both races. Mala (Evan Rachel Wood) is an alien girl living on the planet Terra. The Terrians are gentle race of… More

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PG, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Written By
Evan Spiliotopoulos
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
May 1, 2009 Wide
On DVD
Sep 22, 2009
Roadside Atrractions

Critic Reviews

  • Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

    This 3D computer animation is more otherworldly than most sci-fi films, and its environmentally conscious theme couldn't be more timely.

  • Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

    In making animation that isn't dark enough for older fans and is too message-centric for kids, Team Terra has created a film that will probably satisfy no one.

  • Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies

    It did not work as [well] as many of the recent animated movies that we've had in the earlier part of this year or last year.

  • Ben Lyons, At the Movies

    I don't think younger or older audiences will be interested.

  • Kyle Smith, New York Post

    Aggressively ugly and intergalactically boring, the dismal sci-fi kiddie cartoon Battle for Terra is too weak to be shown anywhere except maybe on the next flight to Saturn.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Justin Y


    Aristomenis Tsirbas' <i>Battle for Terra</i> is an enjoyable animation with pieces for kids and adults alike.<p>The beginning is sweet and cuddly as the adorable alien creatures of Terra get their introduction; however, what lies beneath is a solid, although… More

  • Josh L


    Battle For Terra just barely squeaks by thanks to its appropriate length, good pacing, and moderate entertainment level that will keep average viewers engaged, but it could have been so much more. The visuals are mediocre and lack polish like many have said (seemed to me like they… More

  • Dead A


    It's Okay :|

  • Luke B


    The usual story that animations undertake to examine subjects such as war. A planet of peaceful aliens in touch with nature are invaded by humans. The humans need somewhere new to live and they are going to take it by force. We have the same old characters, from the soldier that… More

  • A.D. V


    Both the animation and dialogue are rather lackluster but I give this sci-fi film props for showing a little more realistic depiction of war (for a kids film anway) and the significance of self-sacrifice.

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