The Road To El Dorado ((exclusive)) Review

The indigenous citizens of El Dorado, particularly Chief Tannabok and the clever, independent Chel (voiced by Rosie Perez), are never depicted as gullible or helpless primitives. Tannabok quickly sees through the duo’s "divinity" but chooses to tolerate them for political harmony. Chel actively uses the situation to secure her own freedom and wealth, establishing herself as an equal partner in the con rather than a passive love interest. A Visual and Musical Masterpiece

"We kept asking, 'What happened here?'" recalled one animator. "The movie went from a vision that was pretty unique to a film that was put together as we were making it," a turbulent start that saw the film opening to a disappointing $12.5 million weekend against its $95 million budget. The Road to El Dorado