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Tear Jerker / Atlantis: Milo's Return

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  • Inger, an inhabitant of a Scandinavian island plagued by the kraken, is pretty sympathetic. She may resemble a Tim Burton character scared out of her wits, but she wants the island free from its grasp so her children can play in the sun again.
  • After the battle with the Kraken, the whole team celebrates their victory at Whitmore's mansion... except for Kida. She just looks out the window contemplating something. She shares with Milo how, even though the Kraken wasn't Atlantean, its powers remind her of how Atlantis abused the crystal's power, nearly leading the world and the Atlanteans to destruction. She even contemplates hiding the crystal once more. This is sobering, coming from the girl who was so curious and so determined to uncover the secrets of Atlantis. Milo even points out how devastated her people will be if they have to go back into darkness.
  • The fate of "Odin", once a proud tycoon named Erik Hellstrom, who lost his sanity when his company went bankrupt. He tried to bring about "Ragnarok", but our heroes foiled his plan. Yet, you can't help but feel bad for the guy as he kneels before the remains of his castle. He may be insane, but he's far less ruthless and far more broken than most antagonists in either movies. Even Milo thinks that instead of being punished, Mr. Hellstrom could use therapy.
  • Hellstrom's belief that Kida is his long-lost daughter Brunhilda. One wonders if Erik actually had a daughter.
    • Also sad from Kida's perspective. She obviously still misses her real father, and no one could ever replace him.

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