A high concept gets low execution in “Planet 51,” a lame-brained toon that even kids will recognize as an insipid goof on sci-fi conventions. Any number of things have been and could still be done ...

Neera (left) is voiced by Jessica Biel and Lem (right) by Justin Long in the animated flick. As fresh as the latest issue of The Saturday Evening Post, “Planet 51” occupies the same comedy galaxy as ...

It’s been a big year for animation, with a great variety of styles represented by “Up,” “Monsters vs. Aliens” and the upcoming “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “The Princess and the Frog.” The best you can say ...

Actor Dwayne Johnson, usually known for his action and comedic film roles, takes to the stars as an astronaut in a new animated feature that brings important messages about the importance of space ...

A high concept gets low execution in “Planet 51,” a lame-brained toon that even kids will recognize as an insipid goof on sci-fi conventions. Any number of things have been and could still be done ...

The animated film Planet 51 turns 1950's sci-fi about Earth being invaded by little green men on its ear. Life on the titular planet very much resembles the stereotypical vision of 1950's America, but ...

The animated film Planet 51 turns 1950's sci-fi about Earth being invaded by little green men on its ear. Life on the titular planet very much resembles the stereotypical vision of 1950's America, but ...

I don’t care how mature you are--everyone loves a good cartoon once in a while. Sometimes you just need to leave the adult world behind and relax with some youthful hilarity. The problem with Planet ...