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 Arthur and the Invisibles (Widescreen Edition) :: 0195146743
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| First released in France, Luc Besson's Arthur and the Invisibles is a touching computer animated adventure that makes up in look and in character for what it lacks in narrative originality. As a direct hybrid of Excalibur and A Bug's Life, Arthur stars a heroic ten year-old, Arthur (Freddie Highmore), who draws a sword from a stone to fight a miniature battle in the garden before finding treasure valuable enough to save his grandfather's farm from purchase by developers. Arthur's grandfather, Archibald, having long ago discovered the miniscule world of Minimoys, garden gnome-like elves that lived in his yard, shrunk himself in order to hunt elusive rubies that were hidden in their evil Mecropolis, headed by Maltazard (David Bowie). Now Arthur must assist the benevolent Minimoy clan, ruled by The King (Robert De Niro) and Princess Selenia (Madonna), in challenging Maltazard for possession of the jewels. Shots taking the viewer down through grass blades into the microscopic, yet gigantic yard world readjust one's sense of size, as do scenes, for example, in which a small, elven Arthur fights mosquitoes with catapulted tomatoes. Meanwhile, live action scenes of Arthur's worried grandmother (Mia Farrow) provide respite from a completely computerized world. Bowie, as he did in Legend, steals the show, bringing to life his Darth Vader-like character who chose evil over good in a past adventure. Corny one-liners sometimes spoil the mood, but overall the film's thematic blend of fantasy and environmentalism, like Princess Mononoke, will delight children with its positive message. --Trinie Dalton Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
To be serious I was expectin nothing... but left the theater really happy and I must confess that I watched twice. One by myself and the other to take my friends.
I really recomend it its pretty fun and the CGI are great.
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Author: Guest
Can only get so far judging a movie by its cover, so even if the movie
looked like it was made for little kids..because of how CGI is evolving i
gave it a change....and im glad i did.
Its almost like a fairy tale, one that you never heard before, and that makes it even better. A movie made for kids and big old kids like me. A movie with multiple characters that almost seems 3d....and by the movie's end i was surprise that David Bowie, Madonna and others have contributed their voices to this .....great little movie that can be viewed multiple times im sure....
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Author: Guest
David Bowie was in LABYRINTH, not Legend...that was Tim Curry!
Both are excellent actors, but different people.
Even with this confusion of past roles, I think I'll watch Arthur and the Invisbles and give it a chance.
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Author: Guest
I went to see this film with very little expectations. Actually, the primary reason I went was due to the fact that Madonna voices one of the main characters and I just love with her. So, to be quite honest, I got far more than I bargained for. I absolutely loved the film! I have a little soft spot in my heart for animation and CGI as well as a beautiful use of color and this movie had it all. It helped me to rehash old memories of childhood and the vivid imagination I've tried so hard to sustain.
Most importantly, I believe this is a great film to share with children. It teaches great lessons in friendship, bravery, loyalty, and love. It also does not try to sugar coat these lessons for soft-hearted. It lays them out there and pretty much says "here's how its going to be." If I had children of my own I definitely would have made sure they got the chance to see this movie.
Additionally, I loved the movie so much I borrowed the unabridged verison of the book on CD and listened to it while at work. The movie truly does the book justice and really only snips the portion when Arthur and the two Royals first come to the Forbidden City.
Watch "Arthur and the Invisibles" and you're sure to get a fast-paced, lessons learned, "god, what a cute movie" feeling!
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