Wonderful Movie

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Literally my favourite animated movie of all time that is enjoyable for everyone !! It's brill

I just couldn't get into it. Of course, it isn't based on anything, other than the myth of El Dorado. That said, it can't follow any previous plot or use main characters in any substantial way. The story line is creative but Hope/Crosby hooey. This could be retitled, "Two Funny Guys Go to El Dorado." I couldn't find any sparks here. Since El Dorado didn't exist, except on the side of an old Cadillac, one can't be critical of the truthfulness of the plot. The animation is adequate and fills the bill.

El Dorado isn't going to tug at your heart strings, but I thought the film was very entertaining from beginning to end. Migel and Tulio are unique characters and very lovable. I also liked the inclusion of some more adult themes, like the relationship between Tulio and Chel. The animation is great, very fluid with the inclusion of some computer graphic elements. I wish more animated films now-a-days had that kind of animation. The soundtrack is also very good. The musical numbers weren't especially memorable, but they didn't detract from the story and the instrumental music by Hans Zimmer and John Powell is fantastic. Overall, I would say The Road to El Dorado is a very underrated film.

The idea is spectacular in theory. Take the scene-stealing characters usually reserved for the supporting cast and give them the main stage with plenty of room to play. The execution was also good up to a point. Giving the likes of Kevin Kline and Kenneth Branaugh free rein in a recording booth to just improvise and riff with each other was an inspired choice. The back and forth between the two characters and the genuine affection they seem to feel for each other in spite of their differences is delightful. It's in the other aspects that the film falls apart. The problem sets in because the movie was built around a good premise, not a good story. There isn't a strong enough antagonist, a believable romantic angle (though Chell makes a very interesting and different love interest) or a satisfying enough resolution to the conflict. The songs also sail, but fail to soar. I enjoy the movie in the same way that I enjoy a Hostess Cupcake: It's fun and delicious, but ultimately fails to feed me. Still, the heart comes from the friendship, and that's a lovely thing.