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The Road to El Dorado (2000) 6.6
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Reviews: 126 user | 82 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com Two swindlers get their hands on a map to the fabled city of gold, El Dorado. |
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Cast
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Tulio
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| Kenneth Branagh | ... |
Miguel
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Chel
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| Armand Assante | ... |
Tzekel-Kan
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Chief
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Cortes
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| Frank Welker | ... |
Altivo
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Zaragoza
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Duncan Marjoribanks | ... |
Acolyte
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Elijah Chiang | ... |
Kid #1
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Cyrus Shaki-Khan | ... |
Kid #2
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Plot Synopsis
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The story is about two swindlers who get their hands on a map to the fabled city of gold, El Dorado while pulling off some sort of scam. Their plan goes bad and the rogues end up lost at sea after a number of misfortunes. Oddly enough, they end up on the shores of El Dorado and are worshiped by the natives for their foreign appearance. Written by Paolo Costabel <paolo@bluesky-vifx.com>
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They came for the gold... they stayed for the adventureMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild thematic material and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
31 March 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Vägen till El Dorado See more »Box Office
Budget:
$95,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£126,285 (UK) (4 August 2000)Gross:
ESP 337,196,140 (Spain) (29 June 2001)Company Credits
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Written by Elton John
Performed by Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline
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Did You Know?
Trivia
A series of sequels featuring Miguel, Tulio, Chel, Altivo and even the armadillo going after other legends about gold was planned, similar to the Shrek series, but following the disappointing box-office results they were immediately canceled. See more »Goofs
When Tulio and Miguel are stranded, the shark bites off the end of the rudder. In the next scene, it's intact again. See more »Crazy Credits
Bibo the armadillo appears under the Directed By credit chasing two butterflies, catching one, and then eating it. See more »Connections
Referenced in The Nostalgia Chick: Dreamworks Vs. Disney: Rise of the Eyebrow (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"It's Tough to Be a God"Written by Elton John
Performed by Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline
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One of the few more-modern animated films I still enjoy; maybe that's because it doesn't happen to revolve around "The power of friendship/love/whatever" and isn't some sappy love story, like many of Disney's drek has been (though it does have a minor, slightly sleazey love-ish story in the background). Dreamworks is a breath of fresh air in times like these, it would seem.
The plot works on many levels; it's straightforward enough for the general kid to understand and enjoy, but is piled under levels of wit and more jokes that rely on understanding more of it, making it balanced and still funny the 150+th time I watch it.
The songs are catchy (as can be well-expected from the good man Elton John), the characters are lovable yet total sleazeball con-men, and the humour is on many levels; and with it, it brings many good, memorable lines ("'For three days?!' 'YES! Don't even breathe!'" and "'You're buying your own con!' 'At least I'm not DATING mine!' '... oooh, low blow.'" come to mind).
As a basic rundown, there's Miguel, the fun-loving, more light-hearted of the two con-men; he tends to appreciate the beauty in fun and people. Tulio, the other half of the duo, has a bit more preoccupation with material possessions and wealth, though he still remains human. Then there's Chel; the seducer from the city of gold, able to help the two (at a price). And our main antagonist? Tzekel Khan (spelling unsure), a rather nutsy high priest and speaker for the gods, who proves to be... well, a basket case.
The animation pulls itself off well; the movie is bright and colourful, but not a kiddie flick at all- rather, it's humorous on all scales- my friend's 6-year-old-brother, I, and my 55-year-old dad agree. The Road to El Dorado is enjoyable on all accounts. If nothing else, consider renting it.