Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996): Season 3, Episode 5 - The Dream Machine - full transcript
Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of the Earth,
can no longer stand
the terrible destruction
plaguing our planet.
She sends five magic rings
to five special young people --
Kwame from Africa,
with the power of Earth.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America -- Wheeler,
with the power of fire.
**
From Eastern Europe --
Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia -- Gi,
with the power of water.
**
And from South America --
Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon
Earth's greatest champion --
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet:
The power is yours!
Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".
[ Bird screeches ]
**
Now, be fair, Rosa.
It takes me all summer
to grow a tomato.
Well, since it's you,
Carlos,
I'll make it nine tortillas
for a real big tomato.
It's a deal.
Uh, Rose, would you like to
go to the fiesta with --
[ Vehicle approaches ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Cousin Miguel?
[ Coughs ]
What brings you
back home?
[ Coughs ]
Oh, too much excitement
in the big city.
And when you want to rest,
what better place
than [yawns] good,
ol' sleepy La Playa?
You must be hungry.
[ Sniffs ]
Mm, gracia but I don't
have much appetite
for peasant food.
Oh, thank you,
Miguel.
Mmm!
We don't need your fancy pastry
in La Playa.
[ Chuckles ]
Don't be jealous, cousin.
You could always go to the
big city and make your fortune.
You know I have to
work our farm,
help my mother.
Look at this article all about
the good life in the city.
Keep it. You might
learn something.
[ Chuckles ]
**
[ Animals bleating ]
Hey, Carlos,
why so sad?
My cousin Miguel
is back.
[ Bleating continues ]
**
Peasant food!
I wish I had
some of that fancy cake.
[ Speaks Spanish ]
Don't be afraid,
Carlos.
[ Gasps ] You--
you know my name?
Dream Maker:
I know a great deal.
Come. And I will give you
the things you dream about.
Welcome
to the Dream Machine.
Who are you?
What do you want?
Call me Dream Maker.
And all I want is to give you
everything you want.
Anything?
I believe
you wished for cake.
Well, Rosa really liked
that cake,
but I have no money
to buy it.
Dream Maker:
You don't need money.
The Dream Machine
will take the resources it needs
and turn them into
whatever you want.
Watch.
It -- it's wonderful!
That's right.
Let them all eat cake.
[ Seagulls crying ]
Now, this is what I need --
vibrating
heat massage,
built-in CD player
and VCRs,
mini refrigerator
for cold drinks.
But do you really
need it?
I mean, you do not
spend much time sitting down.
No, but...
You don't have any time
to sit down, Wheeler.
We have an eco-emergency.
The resources of whole regions
are being mysteriously used up.
[ Beeping ]
And it's leaving a trail of
pollution, poverty, and misery.
The strange thing is,
these areas form a pattern.
And the next trouble spot
may be...
Right there.
You better hurry.
Whatever force is at work
already has a head start on you.
Then we'll just
have to catch up.
Be careful.
You may be facing an enemy
who's more resourceful
than you ever dreamed possible.
**
Just wait till Rosa
sees this suit.
[ Indistinct talking ]
Amigos, who wants cake?
Ah, welcome, strangers.
Here. There's plenty
for everyone.
Rosa!
Carlos, look at you.
And look
what I brought you.
All this for me?
As many as you want.
Hey, how did you
get this?
Sell your farm?
Rob somebody?
Don't be stupid.
I can get a fine suit
any time I want
just like that.
Something's fishy here.
You're just a farm boy.
Well, maybe if you
had stayed here,
you could have made
your fortune.
You listen to me,
you phony!
Carlos, Miguel, stop it!
Can you imagine
guys acting so dumb over a girl?
[ Chuckles ] Oh, nyet.
But how can a farm boy
afford to give away food
and wear fancy suits?
[ Indistinct talking ]
You have a lot of cakes,
Carlos.
I don't suppose you know
who might have harvested
all the grain
from my field?
Or who sheared
my sheep?
[ Sheep bleats, sneezes ]
Diego, I don't know what
you're talking about.
Or you, Anita. Why don't you
ask these strangers?
Well, what about it?
We're here to find the answer
to that mystery.
Hey, wait up!
Huh?
What are turistas like you doing
in a poor village like La Playa?
Where'd you get them?
Uh, from a catalog.
Please, Carlos,
I need to know.
Leave me alone!
Carlos!
Where are you?
We need your help!
[ Laughter ]
That's what I need --
a motorbike.
I lost him.
But I think he knows more
than he's telling.
Then let's track him down.
I will find him.
Heart.
Dream Maker,
can you hear me?
Dream Maker: Yes, Carlos.
What can I get you?
A motorbike
like Miguel's.
No, a motorcycle.
That'll show him.
Now you're talking.
Something with real power.
Of course,
that requires rubber...
[ Zapping
...and steel.
And for steel,
you need a coolant.
We also need chrome,
plastic, paint.
But fortunately,
the raw materials we need
are within reach.
[ Laughs ]
Check that out!
Sci-fi city!
**
What is that thing?
[ Steam hisses ]
[ Zapping ]
**
Yes! That's exactly
what I wanted.
Apparently,
it is Aladdin's lamp.
Except this one
needs to be plugged in.
[ Whirring ]
**
Aladdin's lamp
uses a lot of oil.
Wait till Rosa
sees this!
[ Engine starts ]
Look out. Here he comes.
Let's try
this puppy out.
Hey, Dream Maker!
Can you make me
one of these chairs?
**
Ahh!
A frightening glimpse
of middle-age decadence.
[ Snaps fingers ]
Very well.
Let us see
how smart you really are.
Make us a solar-powered
Geo-Cruiser.
So where is the genie
of this lamp, huh?
Maybe you rubbed him
the wrong way.
You know, clean technology
requires care and precision.
And this machine produces
only polluting products.
But how does it work?
Let us take a closer look
up at that mine.
Maybe we will
find some clue.
Come on!
A motorcycle?
Now I know you're a thief!
[ All murmuring ]
Compadres,
don't be mad at me.
I did nothing wrong.
Then tell us where you got
that fancy motorcycle.
[ All murmuring ]
All right. Look.
I-I can make this up to you.
I just need to clear it
with...my friend.
No!
He'll take off
for good.
Wait a minute.
Carlos has always
been honest with me.
I will go with him
and make sure he comes back.
[ All murmuring ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
See? There it is,
like I told you.
I don't believe it.
Dream Maker:
What next, Carlos?
Please, I need
another motorcycle.
Or two maybe.
Only two?
That's too easy.
[ Zapping ]
**
Look!
Carlos spoke the truth.
You followed us!
It's all right,
Carlos, really.
You just ask
for things?
And the Dream Machine
gives them to you.
I want the motorcycle.
[ All shouting ]
Hey, it's one of those nosy
people from up in the hills!
How dare you?
I am the mayor
of Paloma Blanca!
What are you
doing here?
Rumor has it
La Playa has more pastries
than you know
what to do with.
Now I see why.
Get out of here!
This is our
Dream Machine!
[ All shouting ]
Fine!
We'll remember that
next time you want
something from us.
[ All shouting ]
My friends,
why think small?
Why motorcycles
when you can have cars?
Big cars!
[ All shouting ]
Your wishes
are my command.
No sign of machinery
or laser burns.
How did it mine
that iron ore?
[ Zapping ]
[ All scream ]
Look out!
It's heading for us!
Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".
Let's go!
Dream Maker: There you are,
all gassed up and ready to roll.
I can't believe it. All my life
I wanted a car of my own.
[ Villagers murmuring ]
[ Zapping ]
[ Tires squeal ]
[ Laughter ]
To think we ever
called this our home.
My family deserves better.
[ Tires squeal ]
What are you doing, Gi?
Getting a sample
of this ore.
I want to analyze this when we
get back to the Geo-Cruiser.
Hurry, we must get there
before the Dream Machine
causes more damage.
Give me a house like this,
only bigger.
It'll be my pleasure.
**
Miguel, did you
see my mansion?
Dream Machine,
make me this one.
Man: Don't forget me!
Man #2: And me!
I want one, too!
[ Villagers shouting ]
[ Zapping ]
Don't worry. You'll all get
what you ask for...
and what you deserve.
[ Gurgling ]
Ma-Ti: What is happening
to this place?
Kwame: What always happens
when people are not careful
what they wish for
Look. Now they
want mansions.
That means
clear-cutting forests.
You guys!
Take a look at this!
I used the electron microscope
to examine a piece of iron ore.
The Dream Machine
is using microbots.
Oh, that explains it.
What are microbots?
Microscopic robots.
That's why we couldn't
see the work being done.
Each microbot is like a worker
in a mini-factory.
Creating
maxi-pollution.
But how can they make stuff
so fast?
They're programmed to reproduce
until there are billions
to make whatever
the Dream Machine needs.
But who on Earth could have
such advanced technology?
I have a bad feeling
about this.
We must get to
the Dream Machine!
[ Dog whining ]
You poor thing.
You want a drink?
Yecch!
It's filthy!
But don't worry,
little dog.
We'll get you some water
at my house.
Come.
Oh, no!
What has gone wrong?
We are thirsty
and need fresh water.
[ Coughs ] And I
can barely breathe.
Our hometown was beautiful
until you ruined it, Carlos.
The Dream Machine did it, and
the Dream Machine can fix it.
Tell them, Dream Maker.
I only gave you
what you asked for.
My house is hot.
And I can't
drink the water.
At least make us
air-conditioners
and water purifiers.
For that,
we need more raw materials
and a clean source of water.
And you have run out
of both.
Then what can we do?
That's up to you.
Look, up there! That's
the village in the hills --
Paloma Blanca.
I drove up there already.
The mayor was angry.
He wouldn't even let us
have water from their lake.
Well, then do what great nations
have done
from time immemorial
when they wanted resources.
Yes! We'll take them.
We have no weapons.
Let me use your cars
for scrap metal.
I can make all the weapons
you need.
Do it!
[ All shouting ]
[ Zapping ]
You see that?
I told you we better keep an eye
on those lowlanders.
You want us to fight a war
over water?
Better than dying of thirst,
cousin.
Look up there!
What are they
doing here?
Quickly!
Before they return!
So this is
the Dream Machine.
Please, we need weapons
to defend our land.
Are you willing to pay the price
in resources?
Whatever it takes.
No!
Do not do it!
Don't interfere,
boy.
[ Zapping ]
[ All shouting ]
I'll end this right now.
Fire!
Dream Maker: Fool!
The machine can repair itself
faster than
you can damage it.
Dream Maker, you're giving
weapons to our enemies!
We used you first. You should
give us better weapons.
Delighted you asked.
Wheeler:
Oh, no! Bazookas!
Give us your water,
or we will blow up your town,
like this.
Oh, yeah?
Two can play that game.
This must stop.
Let me try. Heart!
Who are you,
Dream Maker?
What are you?
Kwame:
[ Gasps ] Zarm!
I knew this greed machine
had to be yours.
Yes! Greed makes people
want more and more power --
power over the Earth,
power over each other.
And greed is what
I thrive on.
Man: That's for blowing up
our bell tower.
Man #2: And that's
for our well!
People, wake up!
[ All shouting angrily ]
Stop!
This isn't a dream machine.
It's a nightmare.
She's right.
It gave us
what we wanted,
but it stole
what we need most.
Don't listen to
these sob sisters.
Take what's yours.
[ All gasp ]
Listen, everyone.
This was yours
before the Dream Machine.
We were living
in paradise.
And we didn't even
know it.
Too bad.
This worked so well here,
I can't wait
to get to the next country
and another war.
Planeteers, you better put
together a peacekeeping force.
Yes!
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet:
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Blast you, Planet!
Hey! Toro! Toro!
All: Olé! Olé!
Olé!
[ Laughs ]
Now I'll make
my dream come true.
Since you are made
of all Earth's elements,
my microbots can turn you
into, say, metal.
Isn't that ironic?
[ Grunts ]
No, you don't!
I always say,
if you don't like what you see,
change the program.
What?
You can't reverse them!
Oh, no?
Watch closely.
A switch in time
saves nine.
[ All murmuring ]
This isn't possible!
Anything's possible
when you put your mind to it.
No!
Sorry to blow you off,
Zarm.
[ Inhales sharply,
exhales deeply ]
Ugh!
Well, we've had our kicks.
But now we've got to say...
[ All cheering ]
...hasta la vista,
baby.
**
I have a confession,
cousin.
Yes?
I left the big city
because it was
so dirty and polluted.
[ Chuckles ]
Welcome home, anyhow.
Working together, we will make
La Playa beautiful again.
Funny -- all those things that
we thought meant the good life
brought us
nothing but grief.
This camcorder and the TV
are a gift from us.
Any technology
has a price.
You have to decide if what you
give up is worth what you get.
My neighbors, if La Playa
needs a clean water supply,
you are welcome
to use our lake.
Well, any device
that helps us
be closer together
must be worth it.
I guess we will keep the TV.
And what do we do
with this?
All: Recycle it!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Remember, the things you buy
are not made out of thin air.
For instance,
this baseball bat...
And these magazines...
Are made from trees.
Plastic toys and plastic
packaging like these...
Are made from oil.
That means drilling.
Even a hamburger
has a hidden cost --
the thousands of acres of land
that are used to raise cattle.
So think before you buy.
The money you pay is only part
of what something really costs.
The power is yours!
Wheeler: We'll be right back
with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: We're back!
Go, Planet!
Go, Planet!
Today, our world's economy
depends on increasingly
scarce resources
such as oil
and other fossil fuel.
Wars may even be fought
over who controls them.
It is important
that we develop alternatives
like clean solar power
and other new technologies.
But until these alternatives
are available,
we need to conserve
the resources we have.
And whenever possible,
ride your bike.
Or walk. It's healthy.
The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* He's our powers magnified
* And he's fighting
on the planet's side *
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* Gonna help him put asunder
* Bad guys who like
to loot and plunder *
You'll pay for this,
Captain Planet!
* We're the Planeteers,
you can be one, too *
* 'Cause saving our planet
is the thing to do *
* Looting and polluting
is not the way *
* Hear what Captain Planet
has to say *
The power is yours!
**
Gaia, the spirit of the Earth,
can no longer stand
the terrible destruction
plaguing our planet.
She sends five magic rings
to five special young people --
Kwame from Africa,
with the power of Earth.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America -- Wheeler,
with the power of fire.
**
From Eastern Europe --
Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia -- Gi,
with the power of water.
**
And from South America --
Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon
Earth's greatest champion --
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet:
The power is yours!
Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".
[ Bird screeches ]
**
Now, be fair, Rosa.
It takes me all summer
to grow a tomato.
Well, since it's you,
Carlos,
I'll make it nine tortillas
for a real big tomato.
It's a deal.
Uh, Rose, would you like to
go to the fiesta with --
[ Vehicle approaches ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Cousin Miguel?
[ Coughs ]
What brings you
back home?
[ Coughs ]
Oh, too much excitement
in the big city.
And when you want to rest,
what better place
than [yawns] good,
ol' sleepy La Playa?
You must be hungry.
[ Sniffs ]
Mm, gracia but I don't
have much appetite
for peasant food.
Oh, thank you,
Miguel.
Mmm!
We don't need your fancy pastry
in La Playa.
[ Chuckles ]
Don't be jealous, cousin.
You could always go to the
big city and make your fortune.
You know I have to
work our farm,
help my mother.
Look at this article all about
the good life in the city.
Keep it. You might
learn something.
[ Chuckles ]
**
[ Animals bleating ]
Hey, Carlos,
why so sad?
My cousin Miguel
is back.
[ Bleating continues ]
**
Peasant food!
I wish I had
some of that fancy cake.
[ Speaks Spanish ]
Don't be afraid,
Carlos.
[ Gasps ] You--
you know my name?
Dream Maker:
I know a great deal.
Come. And I will give you
the things you dream about.
Welcome
to the Dream Machine.
Who are you?
What do you want?
Call me Dream Maker.
And all I want is to give you
everything you want.
Anything?
I believe
you wished for cake.
Well, Rosa really liked
that cake,
but I have no money
to buy it.
Dream Maker:
You don't need money.
The Dream Machine
will take the resources it needs
and turn them into
whatever you want.
Watch.
It -- it's wonderful!
That's right.
Let them all eat cake.
[ Seagulls crying ]
Now, this is what I need --
vibrating
heat massage,
built-in CD player
and VCRs,
mini refrigerator
for cold drinks.
But do you really
need it?
I mean, you do not
spend much time sitting down.
No, but...
You don't have any time
to sit down, Wheeler.
We have an eco-emergency.
The resources of whole regions
are being mysteriously used up.
[ Beeping ]
And it's leaving a trail of
pollution, poverty, and misery.
The strange thing is,
these areas form a pattern.
And the next trouble spot
may be...
Right there.
You better hurry.
Whatever force is at work
already has a head start on you.
Then we'll just
have to catch up.
Be careful.
You may be facing an enemy
who's more resourceful
than you ever dreamed possible.
**
Just wait till Rosa
sees this suit.
[ Indistinct talking ]
Amigos, who wants cake?
Ah, welcome, strangers.
Here. There's plenty
for everyone.
Rosa!
Carlos, look at you.
And look
what I brought you.
All this for me?
As many as you want.
Hey, how did you
get this?
Sell your farm?
Rob somebody?
Don't be stupid.
I can get a fine suit
any time I want
just like that.
Something's fishy here.
You're just a farm boy.
Well, maybe if you
had stayed here,
you could have made
your fortune.
You listen to me,
you phony!
Carlos, Miguel, stop it!
Can you imagine
guys acting so dumb over a girl?
[ Chuckles ] Oh, nyet.
But how can a farm boy
afford to give away food
and wear fancy suits?
[ Indistinct talking ]
You have a lot of cakes,
Carlos.
I don't suppose you know
who might have harvested
all the grain
from my field?
Or who sheared
my sheep?
[ Sheep bleats, sneezes ]
Diego, I don't know what
you're talking about.
Or you, Anita. Why don't you
ask these strangers?
Well, what about it?
We're here to find the answer
to that mystery.
Hey, wait up!
Huh?
What are turistas like you doing
in a poor village like La Playa?
Where'd you get them?
Uh, from a catalog.
Please, Carlos,
I need to know.
Leave me alone!
Carlos!
Where are you?
We need your help!
[ Laughter ]
That's what I need --
a motorbike.
I lost him.
But I think he knows more
than he's telling.
Then let's track him down.
I will find him.
Heart.
Dream Maker,
can you hear me?
Dream Maker: Yes, Carlos.
What can I get you?
A motorbike
like Miguel's.
No, a motorcycle.
That'll show him.
Now you're talking.
Something with real power.
Of course,
that requires rubber...
[ Zapping
...and steel.
And for steel,
you need a coolant.
We also need chrome,
plastic, paint.
But fortunately,
the raw materials we need
are within reach.
[ Laughs ]
Check that out!
Sci-fi city!
**
What is that thing?
[ Steam hisses ]
[ Zapping ]
**
Yes! That's exactly
what I wanted.
Apparently,
it is Aladdin's lamp.
Except this one
needs to be plugged in.
[ Whirring ]
**
Aladdin's lamp
uses a lot of oil.
Wait till Rosa
sees this!
[ Engine starts ]
Look out. Here he comes.
Let's try
this puppy out.
Hey, Dream Maker!
Can you make me
one of these chairs?
**
Ahh!
A frightening glimpse
of middle-age decadence.
[ Snaps fingers ]
Very well.
Let us see
how smart you really are.
Make us a solar-powered
Geo-Cruiser.
So where is the genie
of this lamp, huh?
Maybe you rubbed him
the wrong way.
You know, clean technology
requires care and precision.
And this machine produces
only polluting products.
But how does it work?
Let us take a closer look
up at that mine.
Maybe we will
find some clue.
Come on!
A motorcycle?
Now I know you're a thief!
[ All murmuring ]
Compadres,
don't be mad at me.
I did nothing wrong.
Then tell us where you got
that fancy motorcycle.
[ All murmuring ]
All right. Look.
I-I can make this up to you.
I just need to clear it
with...my friend.
No!
He'll take off
for good.
Wait a minute.
Carlos has always
been honest with me.
I will go with him
and make sure he comes back.
[ All murmuring ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
See? There it is,
like I told you.
I don't believe it.
Dream Maker:
What next, Carlos?
Please, I need
another motorcycle.
Or two maybe.
Only two?
That's too easy.
[ Zapping ]
**
Look!
Carlos spoke the truth.
You followed us!
It's all right,
Carlos, really.
You just ask
for things?
And the Dream Machine
gives them to you.
I want the motorcycle.
[ All shouting ]
Hey, it's one of those nosy
people from up in the hills!
How dare you?
I am the mayor
of Paloma Blanca!
What are you
doing here?
Rumor has it
La Playa has more pastries
than you know
what to do with.
Now I see why.
Get out of here!
This is our
Dream Machine!
[ All shouting ]
Fine!
We'll remember that
next time you want
something from us.
[ All shouting ]
My friends,
why think small?
Why motorcycles
when you can have cars?
Big cars!
[ All shouting ]
Your wishes
are my command.
No sign of machinery
or laser burns.
How did it mine
that iron ore?
[ Zapping ]
[ All scream ]
Look out!
It's heading for us!
Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".
Let's go!
Dream Maker: There you are,
all gassed up and ready to roll.
I can't believe it. All my life
I wanted a car of my own.
[ Villagers murmuring ]
[ Zapping ]
[ Tires squeal ]
[ Laughter ]
To think we ever
called this our home.
My family deserves better.
[ Tires squeal ]
What are you doing, Gi?
Getting a sample
of this ore.
I want to analyze this when we
get back to the Geo-Cruiser.
Hurry, we must get there
before the Dream Machine
causes more damage.
Give me a house like this,
only bigger.
It'll be my pleasure.
**
Miguel, did you
see my mansion?
Dream Machine,
make me this one.
Man: Don't forget me!
Man #2: And me!
I want one, too!
[ Villagers shouting ]
[ Zapping ]
Don't worry. You'll all get
what you ask for...
and what you deserve.
[ Gurgling ]
Ma-Ti: What is happening
to this place?
Kwame: What always happens
when people are not careful
what they wish for
Look. Now they
want mansions.
That means
clear-cutting forests.
You guys!
Take a look at this!
I used the electron microscope
to examine a piece of iron ore.
The Dream Machine
is using microbots.
Oh, that explains it.
What are microbots?
Microscopic robots.
That's why we couldn't
see the work being done.
Each microbot is like a worker
in a mini-factory.
Creating
maxi-pollution.
But how can they make stuff
so fast?
They're programmed to reproduce
until there are billions
to make whatever
the Dream Machine needs.
But who on Earth could have
such advanced technology?
I have a bad feeling
about this.
We must get to
the Dream Machine!
[ Dog whining ]
You poor thing.
You want a drink?
Yecch!
It's filthy!
But don't worry,
little dog.
We'll get you some water
at my house.
Come.
Oh, no!
What has gone wrong?
We are thirsty
and need fresh water.
[ Coughs ] And I
can barely breathe.
Our hometown was beautiful
until you ruined it, Carlos.
The Dream Machine did it, and
the Dream Machine can fix it.
Tell them, Dream Maker.
I only gave you
what you asked for.
My house is hot.
And I can't
drink the water.
At least make us
air-conditioners
and water purifiers.
For that,
we need more raw materials
and a clean source of water.
And you have run out
of both.
Then what can we do?
That's up to you.
Look, up there! That's
the village in the hills --
Paloma Blanca.
I drove up there already.
The mayor was angry.
He wouldn't even let us
have water from their lake.
Well, then do what great nations
have done
from time immemorial
when they wanted resources.
Yes! We'll take them.
We have no weapons.
Let me use your cars
for scrap metal.
I can make all the weapons
you need.
Do it!
[ All shouting ]
[ Zapping ]
You see that?
I told you we better keep an eye
on those lowlanders.
You want us to fight a war
over water?
Better than dying of thirst,
cousin.
Look up there!
What are they
doing here?
Quickly!
Before they return!
So this is
the Dream Machine.
Please, we need weapons
to defend our land.
Are you willing to pay the price
in resources?
Whatever it takes.
No!
Do not do it!
Don't interfere,
boy.
[ Zapping ]
[ All shouting ]
I'll end this right now.
Fire!
Dream Maker: Fool!
The machine can repair itself
faster than
you can damage it.
Dream Maker, you're giving
weapons to our enemies!
We used you first. You should
give us better weapons.
Delighted you asked.
Wheeler:
Oh, no! Bazookas!
Give us your water,
or we will blow up your town,
like this.
Oh, yeah?
Two can play that game.
This must stop.
Let me try. Heart!
Who are you,
Dream Maker?
What are you?
Kwame:
[ Gasps ] Zarm!
I knew this greed machine
had to be yours.
Yes! Greed makes people
want more and more power --
power over the Earth,
power over each other.
And greed is what
I thrive on.
Man: That's for blowing up
our bell tower.
Man #2: And that's
for our well!
People, wake up!
[ All shouting angrily ]
Stop!
This isn't a dream machine.
It's a nightmare.
She's right.
It gave us
what we wanted,
but it stole
what we need most.
Don't listen to
these sob sisters.
Take what's yours.
[ All gasp ]
Listen, everyone.
This was yours
before the Dream Machine.
We were living
in paradise.
And we didn't even
know it.
Too bad.
This worked so well here,
I can't wait
to get to the next country
and another war.
Planeteers, you better put
together a peacekeeping force.
Yes!
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet:
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Blast you, Planet!
Hey! Toro! Toro!
All: Olé! Olé!
Olé!
[ Laughs ]
Now I'll make
my dream come true.
Since you are made
of all Earth's elements,
my microbots can turn you
into, say, metal.
Isn't that ironic?
[ Grunts ]
No, you don't!
I always say,
if you don't like what you see,
change the program.
What?
You can't reverse them!
Oh, no?
Watch closely.
A switch in time
saves nine.
[ All murmuring ]
This isn't possible!
Anything's possible
when you put your mind to it.
No!
Sorry to blow you off,
Zarm.
[ Inhales sharply,
exhales deeply ]
Ugh!
Well, we've had our kicks.
But now we've got to say...
[ All cheering ]
...hasta la vista,
baby.
**
I have a confession,
cousin.
Yes?
I left the big city
because it was
so dirty and polluted.
[ Chuckles ]
Welcome home, anyhow.
Working together, we will make
La Playa beautiful again.
Funny -- all those things that
we thought meant the good life
brought us
nothing but grief.
This camcorder and the TV
are a gift from us.
Any technology
has a price.
You have to decide if what you
give up is worth what you get.
My neighbors, if La Playa
needs a clean water supply,
you are welcome
to use our lake.
Well, any device
that helps us
be closer together
must be worth it.
I guess we will keep the TV.
And what do we do
with this?
All: Recycle it!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Remember, the things you buy
are not made out of thin air.
For instance,
this baseball bat...
And these magazines...
Are made from trees.
Plastic toys and plastic
packaging like these...
Are made from oil.
That means drilling.
Even a hamburger
has a hidden cost --
the thousands of acres of land
that are used to raise cattle.
So think before you buy.
The money you pay is only part
of what something really costs.
The power is yours!
Wheeler: We'll be right back
with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: We're back!
Go, Planet!
Go, Planet!
Today, our world's economy
depends on increasingly
scarce resources
such as oil
and other fossil fuel.
Wars may even be fought
over who controls them.
It is important
that we develop alternatives
like clean solar power
and other new technologies.
But until these alternatives
are available,
we need to conserve
the resources we have.
And whenever possible,
ride your bike.
Or walk. It's healthy.
The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* He's our powers magnified
* And he's fighting
on the planet's side *
* Captain Planet
* He's our hero
* Gonna take pollution
down to zero *
* Gonna help him put asunder
* Bad guys who like
to loot and plunder *
You'll pay for this,
Captain Planet!
* We're the Planeteers,
you can be one, too *
* 'Cause saving our planet
is the thing to do *
* Looting and polluting
is not the way *
* Hear what Captain Planet
has to say *
The power is yours!
**