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.

Dan Brightmore

Little White Lies

01/30/2012

3/5

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

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London Evening Standard

01/27/2012

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.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

01/26/2012

3/5

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.

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

08/24/2018

3/5

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

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Jo Berry

The National (UAE)

11/21/2017

3/5

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.

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Yasmin Shehab

Cairo360

09/28/2017

3.5/5

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

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom 4d

A Monster in Paris is a wonderful animated film that mixes music, comedy, and adventure into a very enjoyable experience. The movie has a unique charm that helps it stand out from many other animated films of its time. The 3D animation looks beautiful, especially with the stylish Paris setting and creative character designs. The visuals give the film a colorful and lively atmosphere that works perfectly with the story’s playful tone. Another strong part of the movie is its music and emotional heart. The characters are likable, and the film balances humor with touching moments without feeling overly dramatic or complicated. Overall, A Monster in Paris is a great 3D animated film that deserves more attention. Its strong visuals, memorable soundtrack, and charming story make it an easy film to enjoy, and I would rate it an 8/10.

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Noah H

@Noah85 Apr 7

I watched this as a kid and absolutely loved it. The voice acting is great across the board, and the story strikes a nice balance between horror, comedy, and romance. It is surprisingly heartwarming. I especially enjoyed the love story between Lucille and the giant bug Monsieur Francoeur. It is sweet and charming in a way you would not expect. The music is also a lot of fun. My only complaint is the animation. I remember it looking amazing when I was younger, but it definitely feels dated now. That is really the only part of the movie that has not aged well for me. Aside from that, A Monster in Paris is a blast. I highly recommend it. Rating: 9/10

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Noel L

@RT15930389 Aug 12

What a sweet romantic musical about how you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover (at least that what I thought the deeper message was)

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Avalynn J

@RT07881391 01/03/2025

it was really good and i think every kid must see it

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Estuard F

@Gio2099 01/26/2024

Quiero más de esta belleza parisina.

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Julietta :

@RT14936727 01/13/2024

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

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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: Bibo Films, EuropaCorp, Walking The Dog, France 3 Cinéma
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