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Azur & Asmar

Play trailer Poster for Azur & Asmar PG Released Oct 17, 2008 1h 38m Kids & Family Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Friends since childhood, two young men (Cyril Mourali, Karim M'Ribah) become rivals while searching for a fairy.

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Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Elisabeth Vincentelli Time Out Rated: 5/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Peter Hartlaub San Francisco Chronicle This is a unique effort that art film crowds and families will both be able to appreciate. Rated: 3/4 Mar 6, 2009 Full Review Ard Vijn ScreenAnarchy An incredibly beautiful work of art, "Azur & Asmar" is a marvel for young and old. Jan 17, 2020 Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List It's in the great artwork and attention to detail where children and adults alike will derive most pleasure, and it's also a tale with a strong message about racial tolerance, respect for women and the need for compassion. Rated: 4/5 Nov 4, 2018 Full Review Sarah Sluis Film Journal International Magical tale about a French and Arab boy's adventures, but the sparkling artwork is dulled by the lackluster plot. Aug 15, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Though it's slow start and it's 2D-3D hybrid visuals may put some off, this animated film unravels into an enchanting and interesting fairy tale that's unique enough in it's telling of an epic quest to set itself apart from your average animated fantasy. Though it's plot does admittedly stumble in some places (a rarely, if ever, mentioned character is introduced at the end solely as a means of quickly fixing the final conflict of the film, for instance), the real divisive factor here is the animation; 3-D characters walk on a 2-D plane, in a style that reminded me personally of the ancient storytelling technique of using character silhouettes in front of a lantern, as was seen in some of the first animated films ever made and is thus fitting for telling a tale that feels as traditional and familiar (and yet entirely new) as ancient tales of quests told by those very means. For others, however, the animation will be nothing short of a complete distraction, with faces that aren't the most expressive and movements that seem far too mechanical to accurately portray life, especially compared to the background set pieces, that, despite being static, are teeming with life (a scene that visits Princess Chamsous Sabah in her castle is especially jaw-droppingly gorgeous). Ultimately, the verdict on the visuals will vary with the viewer, but if you're willing to accept then for what they are, you might find something to enjoy in this storybook of a film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member ?????????????????????????????????? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review eliana s Some of the worst animation but imaginative and a good story. :) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Esta cinta es compatible con un simple "Fuck Logic" Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Top rating. The film is simply outstanding. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The best animated feature I ever saw when it go in theaters with my family. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Friends since childhood, two young men (Cyril Mourali, Karim M'Ribah) become rivals while searching for a fairy.
Director
Michel Ocelot
Producer
Christophe Rossignon
Screenwriter
Michel Ocelot
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
Eurimages, Studio O, Lucky Red
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
Arabic
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 17, 2008, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 17, 2009
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
DTS, Dolby Digital