Bionicle: Mask of Light

"A Hero Will Be Revealed."

2003 1h 14m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 183

ActionAnimationFantasyFamily

Synopsis

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With darkness encroaching on the island of Mata Nui, the only hope for the survival of the islanders rests with two Matoran villagers, who must find the seventh Toa and deliver to him the fabled Mask of Light.

“A Hero Will Be Revealed.”

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Cast

Jason Michas
Takua / Toa Takanuva (voice)
Andrew Francis
Jaller (voice)
Scott McNeil
Toa Tahu / Toa Onua / Graalok 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)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Molina
Writers: Henry Gilroy, Henry Gilroy, Alastair Swinnerton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Denmark, Taiwan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Denmark, Taiwan.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Bionicle Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nathan Furst. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Craig Russo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jason Michas and Andrew Francis and Scott McNeil carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Hero Will Be Revealed.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Molina directs. Nathan Furst scores. Craig Russo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Denmark, Taiwan. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Denmark, Taiwan.
4Part of the "Bionicle Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Original score by Nathan Furst. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Craig Russo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jason Michas and Andrew Francis and Scott McNeil carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A Hero Will Be Revealed.".
9IMDB entry: tt0369281 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.