Ex Disney animator Don Bluth has built quite the resume on his own. He's the creative force behind such films as Secret of Nimh, American Tale, Land Before Time and many others. Now he turns his sights to outer space with the sporadically entertaining Titan A.E., a sci-fi adventure in the tradition of Star Wars.

Years after Earth has been destroyed by an evil alien race, young Cale (voiced by Matt Damon) discovers that he may be mankind's only hope in saving his species. Through a series of adventures that seem to be compiled of many movie plots (Star Trek, Star Wars, Independence Day etc.), Cale crosses the galaxy in search of Titan A.E. (a craft built by his father years earlier). It seems that the Titan may be the key to mankind's survival.

Bluth has fused classic cell animation with computer technology, and it doesn't always mesh well. Still, there is plenty here to keep you entertained including a rousing chase scene through a ice crystal asteroid field.

In addition to Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, and Nathan Lane provide voices to the vast array of characters. Although Titan A.E. isn't as clever as Chicken Run or quite as visually stunning as Dinosaur, it's worlds better than the L Ron Hubbard inspired Battlefield Earth.