The Road To El Dorado [verified] [95% Recent]

Unlike the earnest, musical-heavy formula of the "Disney Renaissance,"

When our heroes finally stumble upon the titular city (guided by a hilariously cynical, talking armadillo named simply "The Armadillo"), they are mistaken for gods. Specifically, they fit the vague description of two bearded deities returning from a journey across the sea. The high priest Tzekel-Kan, voiced with unhinged glee by Armand Assante, sees them as instruments of ritual sacrifice and conquest. The kindly Chief Tannabok (Jim Cummings) sees them as saviors. The Road to El Dorado

: Their ultimate decision to seal the entrance to El Dorado—sacrificing their chance to bring back immense wealth to ensure the city’s safety—completes their transformation from selfish cons to selfless protectors. Artistic and Musical Direction Unlike the earnest, musical-heavy formula of the "Disney

The authors of this guide accept no responsibility for any encounters with jaguars, wrathful deities, or Spanish Conquistadors that may occur during your journey. The kindly Chief Tannabok (Jim Cummings) sees them

The moral is ambiguous: They are not heroes, but they are not genocidal. They are tourists with a gambling problem. For a children's film, this grey morality is surprisingly adult.

: Plans for a series based on the film were canceled due to poor financial performance. Visual and Musical Aspects Soundtrack : The film's music was created by the team behind The Lion King Elton John Hans Zimmer Animation Details