I was genuinely impressed! Before seeing 'Strange World', I hadn’t really paid much attention to it, only catching glimpses of the promotional images online a few times. Those quick looks at the characters and the general lack of discussion surrounding the film led me to have fairly modest hopes going in. Fortunately, what unfolded over its 102-minute length was quite satisfying. I do believe the character deve…

This feels like a surprisingly good Disney film considering its release year. While there's certainly some of the expected progressive themes included, thankfully it avoids the heavy-handed lecturing that’s become common in recent Disney productions. It’s fortunate that this is an entirely new story with fresh characters, so they didn't have to alter any beloved older films. Setting aside those elements, the p…

Strange World seemed destined to become another Disney favorite, but several issues prevented me from fully appreciating it. Right away, I want to say that the animation is stunning; it’s likely the finest work Disney has produced yet. The animators really showcased their talent with the imaginative worlds and unusual beings. It's bursting with color and vitality, making it a joy to watch from beginning to end. …

_Strange World_ manages to be a disappointment, despite its impressive visuals; it's remarkably unamusing and simply doesn’t work well in any other area. The film offers an initial burst of excitement but ultimately feels as engaging as a soggy sponge on an expedition.

The film does manage some redemption in its final moments, though mostly it feels like an odd and fragmented narrative borrowing from "Island at the Top of the World" (1974), incorporating elements of "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" (1959) and "The Lost World" (1960). The story begins with the famed explorer, “Jaeger Clade,” who is set on finding a route beyond the mountains that surround his people. As is often…