RobertoOrtiz
01-10-2004, 03:43 AM
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"An engaging, if unadventurous, specimen of a rare breed --- a Spanish animated feature --- "El Cid: The Legend" succeeds as lighthearted kids' entertainment, but refuses to break through into darker, more challenging terrain, which would have made it more appealing to adults. Though technically accomplished, visually opulent and telling a ripping yarn at a vibrant pace, toon never rises to the visual and dramatic opportunities afforded by its hefty $9 million budget."
>>Link<< (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1941&ncid=2020&e=3&u=/variety/20040105/va_fi_re/el_cid__the_legend__el_cid__la_leyenda)
-R
"An engaging, if unadventurous, specimen of a rare breed --- a Spanish animated feature --- "El Cid: The Legend" succeeds as lighthearted kids' entertainment, but refuses to break through into darker, more challenging terrain, which would have made it more appealing to adults. Though technically accomplished, visually opulent and telling a ripping yarn at a vibrant pace, toon never rises to the visual and dramatic opportunities afforded by its hefty $9 million budget."
>>Link<< (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1941&ncid=2020&e=3&u=/variety/20040105/va_fi_re/el_cid__the_legend__el_cid__la_leyenda)
-R