I was inspired to write this review because I disagree with nearly every other review written here. I think the people complaining about the cheap animation are missing the point. Low budget animation can be enjoyable if enough wit and design are included in it, and in this regard Destination Earth compares favorably with the UPA cartoons of its era. True, the motion and action are simple and choppy, but the overall design is so inventive that every frame is a joy to look at. And I would argue that the story is more enjoyable than people are giving it credit for. The constraints on a story in a corporate backed educational film are considerable, but the animators managed to create an amusing framing story for the subject. And while it is never laugh out loud funny, it is quietly witty. Sure, any kid would be bored stiff by it, but most fans of old animation will find lots to enjoy.