Planet 51 ((install)) -
Title: The Complete Field Guide to Planet 51: An Exoplanetary Survey
- Chuck Baker — human astronaut (voiced by Dwayne Johnson in the US release)
- Lem — adventurous teenage alien (voiced by Justin Long)
- Neera — Lem’s crush/friend
- General Grawl — military antagonist
- Skiff — Lem’s friend and comic relief
The film's greatest strength lies in its imaginative world-building. The planet of Planet 51 (aptly named) is a lush, vibrant world teeming with life. The animation is top-notch, with beautiful landscapes, clever creature designs, and a keen attention to detail. The film's visuals are reminiscent of classic animated adventures like "E.T." and "The Iron Giant." Planet 51
is a 2009 CGI animated feature film that flips the classic alien invasion trope: instead of aliens coming to Earth, a human astronaut lands on a world inhabited by little green people. Critics and fans often refer to it as a "solid" entry Title: The Complete Field Guide to Planet 51:
General Grawl (Gary Oldman): The paranoid military leader determined to capture the "invader". Chuck Baker — human astronaut (voiced by Dwayne
Lem (Justin Long): A 16-year-old aspiring astronomer who works at the local planetarium and risks his reputation to help Chuck.
Overview — Planet 51
Planet 51 is a 2009 animated sci‑fi comedy film directed by Jorge Blanco (with co‑directors), produced by Ilion Animation Studios and HandMade Films. It follows American astronaut Chuck Baker, who lands on Planet 51 expecting to be the first visitor — only to find it inhabited by green, suburban aliens who fear an extraterrestrial invasion.