Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004)

The legends tells the story of how the Toa came to be, chosen from the pool of Matoran youth in the great city of Metru Nui and, though physically transformed, hardly prepared for increased... See full summary »

Directors:

David Molina, Terry Shakespeare

Writers:

Henry Gilroy (story), Bob Thompson (story),

Stars:

Christopher Gaze, Michael Dobson, Paul Dobson

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Christopher Gaze	...	Turaga Vakama - Narrator (voice)
Michael Dobson	...	Lhikan / Krekka (voice)
Paul Dobson	...	Nidhiki / Whenua (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain	...	Nokama (voice)
Brian Drummond	...	Onewa / Matau (voice)
Trevor Devall	...	Nuju (voice)
Alessandro Juliani	...	Vakama (voice)
Gerard Plunkett	...	Turaga Dume (voice)
Lee Tockar	...	Makuta / Kongu (voice)

Storyline

The legends tells the story of how the Toa came to be, chosen from the pool of Matoran youth in the great city of Metru Nui and, though physically transformed, hardly prepared for increased size and super heroic powers. Now in short order, the Toa--who babble and bicker like agitated adolescents--have to master their new gifts, impress their leader, and prepare to protect their home.

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Taglines:

Every Legend Has A Beginning

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action violence and scary images

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 October 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bionicle: Metru Nui, City of Legends

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Creative Capers Entertainment, LEGO, Miramax Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

As revealed by one of the art designers in the behind-the-scenes clips, the airships we see in the movie are as big as a football stadium.

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Goofs

The CG animation appears to be unfinished in quite a few shots throughout the movie. At times, the objects or the camera move choppy, as if the shot wasn't rendered correctly. Sometimes the screen pixelates, even though it isn't that noticeable. However other errors, like the characters' mouths not moving while talking or their bodies completely freezing to a still state after completing a set of motions clearly indicate the faulty nature of the film's animation.

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Connections

Follows Bionicle: Mask of Light (2003)

User Reviews

This movie is excellent; it should have been longer so that it could be released in theaters!!!!

When I first saw Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui, it was the best CGI movie that I have seen in a very long time. I never thought that there were even Toa before the Toa we know, and also I found out that they later turn into Turaga when they lose their power, such as when Lhikan turned into a Turaga and the Toa Metru turned into Turaga after they gave up their power. Also, I found out the answer to a mystery that has been one of my Lego goals to solve; where did the Kanohi Vahi, the Great Mask of Time come from and who created the mask?; and finally, the major villain, which I have decided to reveal, is quite possibly the greatest mystery in the movie; Makuta. How is Makuta involved in Metru Nui, why is he in this time period, and finally, how did he get involved with Turaga Dume in the first place as "sworn to protect the Matoran"? Anyways, it was a great movie in my opinion. I give it a 100 on my scale of 1 to 10.(I have heard that they are to release a third Bionicle movie in 2005.)