This was released at the height of Jackson's fame, and re-released at the second height of Jackson's fame his death. The 3D film had some big Hollywood talent, Francis Ford Coppola directed, George Lucas was the executive producer, Vittorio Storato was the cinematographer. The result looks pretty mediocre
I saw this film when it was originally released at Disney world and remembered being some what impressed but not exactly overawed. The viewing experience in the theater was fairly comfortable and the 3D glasses didn't hurt my face. As I recall the 3D effects were decent if unspectacular.
Re-watching this 25 years later Captian Eo looks mighty cheesy. The whole thing was probably a quick cash grab for Coppola and Lucas. The dancing is nothing special and the two songs by Michael Jackson are equally unmemorable. The crew of misfits that Jackson commands are the usual bunch of science fiction creatures created to sell stuffed animals at a Disney tourist trap store.
Michael Jackson was never anyone's idea of being a charter member of the "he man woman hater's club member." He doesn't really seem to have much screen presence and doesn't bring a lot to the party. Considering the talent and personalities involved the whole thing could have been a little better.
17 minutes, written by George Lucas, Rusty Lemonade and Coppola.
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