A Monster in Paris

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A Monster in Paris

PG

2011

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

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Raoul and Emile accidentally release a monster from an eccentric scientist's greenhouse and vow to track it down. They soon realize the beast may not be as menacing as it appears and try to save it from a corrupt police chief.

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Dan Brightmore

Little White Lies

Above all it's just plain fun, and the songs are catchy, too.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 30, 2012

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London Evening Standard

Bibo Bergeron's charmingly animated but fiendishly plotted feature is up for an Oscar and just about deserves the compliment for originality, if not for its storyline.

Jan 27, 2012

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The film has something of Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame, and indeed King Kong, but has an eccentric style of its own: a decent children's film.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 26, 2012

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

There are moments where the action drags, but ultimately, A Monster in Paris is worth seeing for the beautiful animation and songs alone.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2018

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Jo Berry

The National (UAE)

This is almost more for adults than children, who may not appreciate the richly coloured animation, the lovely period-style music or the gentle storyline that relies on warm humour rather than out-and-out laughs.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 21, 2017

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Yasmin Shehab

Cairo360

It's quaint, a little rustic but magical in its own way.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 28, 2017

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Estuard F

Quiero más de esta belleza parisina.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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Julietta :

Loved it! The song "La seine and I" is so beautiful I could listen to it all the time <3

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Raven M

It was written very good. The voice cast was very good and the characters were relatable to both kids and adults .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Hannah B

This movie is so pretty, so fun, and the MUSIC??? GOD. There's nothing else like it. Whether you're watching the English version or the French you'll have a blast. Franceour has my whole heart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/23

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Kirby A

I remember watching this movie as a kid and being in love with it, and today I still do, sure the animation isn't revolutionary, but the story is so interesting with funny characters that don't become annoying over time. I really enjoy the movies more slapstick humor, and don't even get me started on the music. Overall an amazing experience, that you should definitely watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/23

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Natalie H

I watched "A Monster in Paris." This movie was good with adequate animation and a compelling storyline. It had a mix between romance and adventure. It had two of my favorite love tropes, enemies to lovers and friends to lovers. There was a lot of music in it and as a musically oriented person, I enjoyed the musical performance that was being produced in this animated film. The story keeps you compelled with an overpowered political leader as the villain and a satisfying ending with him getting arrested. It sort of had a "What About Bob?" theme considering a somewhat likable guy ends up going after the protagonist of the story. Many themes of foreshadowing led the plot to carry smoothly and seemed unforced. The movie has a beautiful message that not all "monsters" act like monsters and that many true monsters are driven by their own prideful ambitions and their desire for power.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Bibo Bergeron

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Adam Goldberg

Raoul

Catherine O'Hara

Madame Carlotta

Danny Huston

Préfet Maynott

Bob Balaban

Pâté

Jay Harrington

Emile

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Synopsis

Raoul and Emile accidentally release a monster from an eccentric scientist's greenhouse and vow to track it down. They soon realize the beast may not be as menacing as it appears and try to save it from a corrupt police chief.

Director: Bibo Bergeron
Producer: Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Bibo Bergeron, Stéphane Kazandjian
Production Co: Walking The Dog, EuropaCorp, France 3 Cinéma, Bibo Films
Rating: PG (Mild Rude Humor|Gunplay|Some Action Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2013
Runtime: 1h 30m

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