Kaena: The Prophecy (2003)
Axis, the "tree world's" life is in danger. Its sap has almost all run out and its people's efforts to implore the gods are in vain. Kaena, a young girl with the heart of a rebel, has strange visions and she is convinced that Axis is calling for her help. Helped by a mysterious creature from another world, Kaena begins a dangerous journey to Axis's deepest roots, defying her tribe's taboos and the Grand-priest's supreme authority. The frightening truth that Kaena will discover at the end of the quest will profoundly change her forever. (Xilam Films)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Chris Delaporte, Pascal Pinon
Written By: Chris Delaporte, Patrick Daher
Starring: Keith David, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, Anjelica Huston, Richard Harris, Kirsten Dunst, Michael McShane, Greg Proops
Genres: Sci-fi, Family/Kids, Action, Adventure, Animation
AKA: Keaena; Le, Prophecy
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| Jan 07, 2022 |  |
amazedemon | 54 8th |
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I wanted to like Kaena, but almost every aspect of it is bad. Even for 2003, the animation resembles unfinished video game footage. There are questionable design choices, as well as lacking textures and fluidity; a problem amplified by the decision to make the antagonists liquid-based. The voice-cast appears impressive, but the dreary dialogue actively works against them. There are aspects of the plot that are interesting, but the delivery and ending make me reluctant to ever revisit this film.
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| Oct 15, 2011 |  |
SlantMag | 15 21st |
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"However startling Delaporte's images are, not only do they lack emotion, but a theoretical and philosophical foundation as well." - Ed Gonzalez
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| Jan 30, 2010 |  |
Efrye | 60 21st |
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After seeing the mediocre scores here and reviews elsewhere I didn't expect much from this, and 'not much' is what I got. I actually found the story to be somewhat enjoyable, and there's some nice imagery at times, but awkward animations and dialogue keep "Kaena" from surpassing its origin as a video game concept.
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| Aug 14, 2007 | Ohad | 91 77th |
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Surprisingly well, I didn't expect much from this movie, but then found out an innovative world of a primitive civilization based on tree sap and the dark secret behind it. when it's scary it's scary, when it's touching it's touching and when it's imaginative it's like surfing an alien's brain neurons. kudos to the French.
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| Aug 14, 2007 |  |
GravyMaximus | 40 22nd |
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People who live on a giant tree in outer space fighting tree-sap hogging aliens. Uh.
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| May 12, 2007 |  |
mistersplice | 40 14th |
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- might want to skip this one :: I thought this movie was a little older [2003 or before] and that made me think the animation was better than it is. Some of it is quite good, but some of it looks like bad video game graphics.
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| Feb 17, 2007 |  |
TheDiceman | 60 62nd |
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Great anime.
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| Average Percentile 36% from 139 Ratings |  |