A Monster In Paris Review

Plot: * * * * (4/5)
Characters: * * * * * (5/5)
Animations: * * * * * (5/5)

Overall rating:  * * * (5/5)

I was very sceptical about this film when my younger sister first suggested, I thought the film title was lame and French accents annoy me. I became even more disappointed when I found out that the so-called monster was actually just a giant flea. (-_______-)

Despite all this, I still sat with my younger sister, set the projector up and watched the film. At first, you see a series of short films which were slightly confusing, but then you realise that the occupation of one of the main characters is a film producer, still thinking that was completely unnecessary, you meet some of the other main characters; a cute, ticket receptionist with giant glasses who the film producer is in love with, the goofy, clumsy man who is in love and in denial with two things; a straw coat and a singer. The singer is also a main character of the film, her voice is terribly annoying but after the first three songs you kind of get into it, I was dancing and singing along to the catchy tunes. The Mayor of the area, at first, is depicted as this noble, strong, and true character but that opinion soon changes as his thirst of power and hunger for appreciation gets out of control. And lastly, we have the monster; a flea enlarged through an accidental spill of some chemicals in a lab. The surprising yet confusing thing about this monster is that it can't talk but it can sing, and for a male flea, with quite a feminine voice. This monster can also learn and play musical instruments very well.

As usual with these animations, there is a chase, a fight between good vs evil, a couple of love stories/triangles and a moral. Actually a couple of morals. There were plenty off twists which I enjoyed and overall the characters were really believable and each had distinct, unique personalities. The main things I enjoyed about this film is the many intertwined stories and back stories that are present throughout the film. Also, the actually animation is very well produced, and the drawings are unique and lovely.

Would I see the film again? probably once or twice more

Would I recommend the film? for animation lovers; Definitely :)

 (Images from .... www.fanpop.com, www.therotoscopers.com, www.sfx.co.uk)