Bionicle: Mask of Light
Seen it?2003 | 74 min | Action, Animation, Fantasy, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, action fans and families. If you loved The Little Prince, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Molina, Terry Shakespeare
- Jason MichasTakua / Toa Takanuva (voice)
- Andrew FrancisJaller (voice)
- Scott McNeilToa Tahu / Toa Onua / Graalok the Ash Bear (voice)
- Lee TockarMakuta / Pewku (voice)
- Christopher GazeTuraga Vakama (voice)
- Kathleen BarrToa Gali (voice)
- Dale WilsonToa Lewa / Turaga Onewa (voice)
- Michael DobsonToa Kopaka / Hewkii (voice)
- Trevor DevallToa Pohatu (voice)
- Lesley EwenTuraga Nokama (voice)