Treasure Planet should've been a Coming-of-Age Movie : A Video Essay

[@adammyers7383]

Literally just started the video, but Treasure Planet is AMAZING. A lot of people seem to think it deserves a live-action remake but that’s wrong, the ORIGINAL deserves more appreciation not a soulless version that doesn’t even have the original crew and cast.

[@Morphwastaken]

Animated Jim is adorable and lovable and cute, the live action version would probably look like the guy who likes to hang around the back of alleyways. The one earring, scar, and his braid are perfect for the animated version but like a real life version? I’m sorry but that’s the last thing I wanna see 😂

[@MarchAngeloPAlino]

Facts!!!

[@She2lazy]

One of my favorite movies, as a kid I had a huge crush on Jim. I was praying for some type of sequel or a TV show

[@skulliebythesea]

I too had a crush on Jim growing up 🥰🥰

[@Julia-is6hh]

There was a sequel planned actually but it got cancelled because Treasure Planet did not do well at the box office :/

[@skulliebythesea]

@@Julia-is6hh RIP

[@Morphwastaken]

@@Julia-is6hh we where sparred of the sequel (look up treasure planet sequel if you wanna know what it was) what we where really robbed of is the Disneyland ride, and possibly Jim’s spin-off series but we were probably spared from that too

[@johnchacko1425]

I also had a crush on Jim growing up

[@riahfromthecityofflowers9393]

Unpopular opinion: I struggle to enjoy Star Wars--and I blame that entirely on this movie. This movie set my standards really high, and honestly probably also influenced a lot of what I like and look for in stories. There's the world building, the twist on a classic story, how the characters interact (how relationships develop throughout the film ABSOLUTELY heals), how the characters are written in general. (And the music. Aaaahh the music)

[@riahfromthecityofflowers9393]

Clarification: when I say influence, I mean it influenced me.

[@skulliebythesea]

This is such an interesting take, but I see what you're saying!! Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@Koguma52]

Yes… the music! There are so many wonderful aspects to this film, and James Newton Howard’s stunning score is definitely one of them!

[@badfoody]

No offense But That's sad A lot of us here enjoy both lmao

[@Azrel00]

Treasure Planet is probably my top animated movie ever. I loved it as a kid and I still love it as an adult.

[@chattaclub3584]

Girl, I will die on that hill with you! I have never clicked faster on a video in my life. Thank you for once again making a fantastic video

[@skulliebythesea]

Omg THANK YOU BESTIE ❤️ that is so sweet! I appreciate your love and support!

[@tessa3851]

So happy! One of my favorite KZbinrs covering one of my all-time favorite movies. Thank you! This film is critically underrated. My brother and I used to watch this like once a week, along with Sinbad (the animated 2003 movie).

[@skulliebythesea]

Oh my gosh! I'm HONORED! Thank you bestie 🥰 I agree that it's underrated! And omg YESS SINBAD WAS ONE OF MY FAVES TOO!!

[@thegunslinger1363]

Speaking of great animated films. Could you cover Surfs Up?

[@skulliebythesea]

Omg I actually hadn't seen this movie until a few months ago. I would love to do a video on it!

[@amandadiamond7147]

That treasure orb is a figet toy - you can't tell me I'm wrong .

[@skulliebythesea]

okay but you're so real for this

[@cosetteb.4940]

FINALLY some proper love for this masterpiece

[@skulliebythesea]

ABSOLUTELY :))

[@Morphwastaken]

I remember watching this movie for the first time under 2 months ago, it was so late at night and after the first 10 minutes I was blown away. While watching it again, (I’m a 15 year old girl btw) I remember looking at Jim’s character and I said to myself, “oh my gosh, he is 15”. I looked it up and I was right, the fact that Jim’s character is written so well that I could just look at him and know his age because that’s exactly what I’m going through right now shows how incredible this writing really is. This wasn’t some 40 year old guys trying to add teenager slang into a movie to make it “modern”, this is actually amazing storytelling. I’ve seen a few people criticizing the characters of this movie, especially Jim and it just makes them look so out of touch with the entire age group. What makes this movie as good as it is IS Jim and Silver. And may I just say, thank you for being an adult who can actually understand what it is like to be a teen, and not just chop everything up to, “welp they’re a teen, I guess they’re just destined to be depressed and feel like a screw up”. This made me so happy to watch, I definitely totally didn’t like and subscribe because your a cool person.

[@Omnicharlizard]

xD of the disney movies, this and Tarzan are my 2 favorites, the sort of odd balls of the movies of that era. and while they werent inline with the others, they each stood on their own as fantasic movies. its also amazing to see the fanbase after all these years still fawn over this movie

[@RR4711]

Being born in the 90s when I first saw this movie I thought Captain Amelia and solar surfing were really cool, but I was too young to understand and appreciate the things pointed out in this video essay. When I rewatched it in my mid 20s I saw it in a whole new light, like another level had been unlocked. Since then it’s become my favourite comfort movie when I’m feeling down.

[@skulliebythesea]

I love that for you. It's crazy how the movies we enjoy as children can have a whole new meaning as adults.

[@maricela1497]

once again, an insightful, smart, accurate and entretaining commentary. This is quality premium content and I'm so thankful for your channel💖.

[@skulliebythesea]

AGHH thank you so much my friend! Your love and support means so much!

[@E621_Rule34]

one thing i never got about critics was that they wanted Jim to not age...but according to the movies description he is 15 after the prologue which makes him 3 in the very beginning. idk how they thought 15 was "too old" also anyone else surprised Jim's hover bored was never made into a real thing "like a replica"

[@MTRG15]

Treasure planet came into my mind casually a couple weeks before father's day, and I didn't realize the subconscious workings of my memory until I found myself breaking down to the father son dynamics. Gosh I have daddy issues

[@skulliebythesea]

LMAO same bestie 👍 we're in this together

[@bombshell454]

I love this, my dad was a huge fan of Treasure Planet, I liked it but I didn't appreciate it as much as I do now. I'd love to see your opinion or takes on Soul.

[@leonardosomma4196]

Nice to see someone talking about his movie and giving the respect i feel it deserves

[@skulliebythesea]

ALWAYS :)

[@auntiea]

Thanks, I'm crying but like, in a good way

[@skulliebythesea]

AWWW BESTIE :)))

[@pinkpandamiranda]

yes. Yes. YES. Thank you for doing a video on this film, it's one of my favorites!! Also, how do I contact you to ask about you guesting on my podcast lol

[@skulliebythesea]

omg I'm so glad!! it's a favorite of mine too! Feel free to send me an email ([e-mail]) with a little info about your podcast, and where I can find it, etc :)

[@badfoody]

I used to feel bad about this movie failing But then i realized because of that Disney left it alone. Keeping it far from their processed predictable shit Keeping it pure

[@skulliebythesea]

SO TRUE

[@Sigma_Gamer862]

I never watched this movie before, but your video has convinced me to go give it a watch!

[@skulliebythesea]

Thank you !! I'm so glad!! Come back and let me know what you think!!

[@Asexual_Individual]

Thank you. It really annoys me when reviews of this movie complain about Jim being an angsty teenager and/or claim that he's boring because of it, even though growing from that angsty teenager is the entire point of Jim's character arc. This movie would not have worked as well if Jim didn't have that low starting point that his relationship with Silver helped pull him up from, and the relationship between Jim and Silver wouldn't have been as engaging if they'd had him as a well-adjusted teenager or wide-eyed youth.

[@DiamondBabyLLL]

That reminder that I'm not a failure? I didn't know I needed that til I heard you saying it. Damn. I am a bad b*tch. I need to write that on my mirror. I loved this piece, mind you, I love them all but this hit me in all the good places. I'm not crying, I swear. Oh and yep. Definitely not subscribing with notifications on.

[@skulliebythesea]

Of course my love :) We all need a little encouragement sometimes. You absolutely are a BAD B*TCH!!! I'm so grateful for your support and I'm glad I could bring you a little bit of light today.

[@lunarose698]

I love this movie to pieces. Not only is it a beautifully animated film, but i love the growing relationship between him and silver. Jim needed someone to look up to, and silver took that roll. He changed Jim for the better.

[@skulliebythesea]

I couldn't agree more :) It's such a beautiful dynamic that they've built

[@miraaa19]

I've never seen this movie but you made me cry with that pep talk! Definitely going to watch it when I get the chance, it sounds so good!

[@skulliebythesea]

Awww bestie ❤️ lmk what you think of it! I hope you have a lovely day

[@miraaa19]

Thanks, you too! 💛

[@Oatmealscaresme]

WE'RE GETTING SO MUCH GOD TIER CONTENT, THANK YOU❤❤❤

[@skulliebythesea]

OMG THANK YOU BESTIE YOURE TOO KIND 😘😘

[@Rokinevythng14]

As an adult, I still struggle with not feeling like a pos.

[@skulliebythesea]

I understand honey 💟 it's hard af sometimes to just be a person. You're not a pos ❤️ you're just doing.your best

[@Rokinevythng14]

@@skulliebythesea thank you ❤️

[@dianachicas3022]

Skullie by the sea in beginning and end: “do NOT ✋🏼 like and subscribe” Also Skullie: “1 like, 1 prayer for better music please 🥺”

[@skulliebythesea]

Lmao, listen I've got PRIORITIES 😭

[@thegummychair1613]

I was born after the turn of the century, so I never saw any of the promotion for the movie. That being said, I watched it quite a few times growing up, and to be honest, I literally only ever thought of it as a coming of age story (even if I didn’t have the words). This movie is such a classic, I never understood why no one else seemed to watch it!

[@skulliebythesea]

I love that!! Yeah, this is such a comfort movie for me, I never understood why it wasn't a fan fave.

[@Paul-yr9vk]

COnsidering this film was based on the novel "Treasure Island" only for the Russian Treasure Island creating memes about Dr. Chad Livesey, What would Dr. Livesey's appearance look like in this film?

[@maciejmaciej6285]

Girl I love you for those videos... NORMALISE MEN CRYING! :D

[@skulliebythesea]

ABSOLUTELY 👏👏

[@reinheart]

HI

[@skulliebythesea]

Hello there 💖💖

[@BlueOnMars]

i love this channel omg

[@skulliebythesea]

Omfg you're the sweetest! Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@AsifKhan-ky4og]

it's already a coming of age story , for me at least .

[@im_not_meg.]

2:13 last i checked he was 15..

[@skulliebythesea]

Just checked the wiki and you're totally right. It says he's 15. My bad ahaha

[@melissafigueiraferreira5794]

Well, in the director's cut they say Jim is 5 when he is reading the book at the beginning (thus making him 17 during the movie) but in the original Prologue (which they cut) the intro was supposed to be narrated by an adult Jim, saying he was 15. So yeah... Not even the directors were that clear with Jim's age. I personally find that he looks more 17 than 15.

[@rikititi1848]

Hiya hun ❤️ Love the video, but ngl my perfect coming of age movie is "Flipped" (2010). If you've never seen it you should check it out, I think you'd like it. Take care of yourself, lots of love 🌈✨

[@skulliebythesea]

Amazing! I've never seen it but I'll have to check it out! Thanks for all the love!

[@truckbull6076]

be aware i speak with different opinions this movie is great but it,s not what I would name fantastic at first start.. first thing i will say about treasure planet is when I first watched this movie the first thing in my mind was how ugly and boring the characters looked it,s like they won,t even trying apart from the humans second I took 2d animation for nothing so that made my opinions on this movie worse then i watched this movie finished didn't like it I also didn't like the blend of 2d animation and cgi effects that felt so out of place.. so yeah I didn't really like watching treasure planet before the world stopped producing classic 2d animation

[@PathOfDistrAction]

It’s ladies and gentlemen, why do you have to include non binary or whatever that shit is called

[@Decodethefallenmoon]

Why are you so pressed over something that doesn’t affect you in the slightest? Alternative genders of all kinds have existed all over the world for thousands of years. Cope. 😂