
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
2001

Representation Score
Excellent
2003
GDirector
Victor Cook, Tad Stones, Toby Shelton
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
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Atlantis: Milo's Return stands out by challenging traditional heroic clichés and Western adventure stories. It replaces aggressive masculinity with scholarly problem-solving and centers a unique, culturally distinct civilization. The film excels in critiquing imperialist and capitalist structures, presenting the protection of Atlantis as a defense against systemic exploitation. However, it adheres to the assumption that everyone is straight and does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ or disabled characters.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or relationships that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. The story focuses on the friendship between Milo and Kida within traditional storylines.
Princess Kida is portrayed as a strong leader and warrior, breaking the damsel in distress stereotype. Milo emphasizes intellectual abilities over physical prowess.
The story centers around a technologically advanced, non-Western civilization that avoids the typical homogeneity found in Western animation. Character designs highlight a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon identity.
The narrative explores themes of post-colonial conflict by showing a communal society facing imperialist forces. It criticizes predatory capitalism through antagonists motivated by resource extraction.
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. While characters have various abilities, disability is not a central part of the plot.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Milo and Kida reunite with their friends to investigate strange occurances around the world that seem to have links to the secrets of Atlantis.

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