Bionicle: Mask of Light (2003) (V)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Directors:

David Molina
Terry Shakespeare

Writers:

Tracy Berna (additional dialogue)
Henry Gilroy (story)

Release Date:

16 September 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

A Hero Will Be Revealed

Plot:

The spirit that protects the islands of Mata Nui is put into a deep sleep, causing the islands to crumble into the ocean, and three islanders must use the Mask of Light to save it.

Plot Keywords:

Mask | Game | Travel | Tunnel | Super Power

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Jason Michas	...	Takua / Toa Takanuva (voice)
Andrew Francis	...	Jaller (voice)
Scott McNeil	...	Toa Tahu / Toa Onua / Grallock The Ash Bear (voice)
Lee Tockar	...	Makuta / Pewku (voice)
Christopher Gaze	...	Turaga Vakama (voice)
Kathleen Barr	...	Toa Gali (voice)
Dale Wilson	...	Toa Lewa, Turaga Onewa (voice)
Michael Dobson	...	Toa Kopaka / Hewkii (voice)
Trevor Devall	...	Toa Pohatu (voice)
Lesley Ewen	...	Turaga Nokama (voice)
Chiara Zanni	...	Hahlii (voice)
Doc Harris	...	Kolhii Announcer (voice)

Also Known As:

Bionicle: Mask of Light - The Movie (USA) (DVD box title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for action violence and scary images.

Runtime:

Sweden:74 min | USA:70 min | Argentina:75 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 (video rating) | New Zealand:PG | Germany:6 | Sweden:7 | UK:U | USA:PG | Australia:PG | Iceland:LH

Company:

CGCG Inc. (I)

Trivia:

When Lewa Nuva asks Takua and Jaller if they've ever flown a Gukko bird, Takua states that he has "been a second but never flown one himself". He is referring to the 'Mata Nui Online Game', an online flash-game from the initial year of Bionicle, where the player had to complete different tasks and go on various adventures in the shoes of Takua -- one of them was being a second on a Gukko bird (albeit on a different sub-species of Gukko).

Goofs:

Continuity: The shot of Makuta Teridax walking toward Takanuva is shown twice: once before their kohlii-match and then again after it. In this shot, Takanuva already has his light staff at ready, however he only gets it out after the first time this shot is shown.

Quotes:

Turaga Vakama: Gathered friends, listen again to our legend, of the Bionicle. In a time, before time, the great spirit, Mata Nui, fell from the heavens, carrying we, the ones called the Matoran. We were separate, and without purpose, so the Great Spirit illuminated us with the three virtues: Unity, Duty, and Destiny!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#30.11)" (2003)

Bionicle Rules

I'm a huge fan of Bionicle when it first appeared as a Lego creation. The movie previews didn't appeal to me at first, but when I did watch it, I'm glad I did! The story line is a bit young, but the over all effect is fantastic! The characters each have their own unique personalities, which can be related to while watching. The animation is absolutely brilliant, I would love to work on something like that.

If you loved the movie, then I suggest reading the books of Bionicle. Their short and easy to understand, but they are a good read.

My favourite character would be Tahu and Jaller. Tahu, the brave but impatient hero, leads the group but can cause trouble along the way.