Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui

"Every Legend has a Beginning."

2004 1h 12m EN

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5.9

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Synopsis

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In the time before time, six unlikely Matoran find themselves transformed into mighty Toa. The new Toa Metru must prove themselves as true heroes, find the missing Toa Lhikan, and uncover a plot that threatens the heart of Metru Nui.

“Every Legend has a Beginning.”

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Cast

Christopher Gaze
Turaga Vakama (voice)
Michael Dobson
Lhikan / Krekka (voice)
Paul Dobson
Nidhiki / Whenua (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Nokama (voice)
Brian Drummond
Onewa / Matau (voice)
Trevor Devall
Nuju (voice)
Alessandro Juliani
Vakama (voice)
Gerard Plunkett
Turaga Dume (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

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

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 22 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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Christopher Gaze and Michael Dobson and Paul Dobson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Every Legend has a Beginning.".

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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 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 22 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.
7Christopher Gaze and Michael Dobson and Paul Dobson carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Every Legend has a Beginning.".
9IMDB entry: tt0387658 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.