NASA astronaut (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) lands on what he believes is an uninhabited planet to plant the American flag. To his surprise, he discovers a thriving civilization of green, snail-eared humanoids living in a society that mirrors 1950s suburban America —complete with white picket fences, rock 'n' roll, and a deep-seated paranoia about "alien" invaders from outer space.
One of the most surprising things about looking back at Planet 51 is the sheer level of voice talent involved: Sea monkeys dancing to the Oldies … Planet 51 Planet 51
: Chuck is viewed as a brain-eating monster by the local military, led by General Grawl (Gary Oldman). He must rely on Lem (Justin Long), a teenage astronomy student, to help him recover his ship and escape before the planet's army captures him. Cast and Production NASA astronaut (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) lands on
Despite these flaws, "Planet 51" remains a charming and entertaining film that's sure to delight kids and animation fans. The voice cast is game, and the film's themes of friendship, understanding, and environmentalism are timely and well-intentioned. He must rely on Lem (Justin Long), a
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