Review of A Monster in Paris (2011) by Renzo V — 03 Mar 2014
"A BEAUTIFUL SINGER + A HIDIOUS MONSTRE = MUSICAL ADVENTURE".
- 'Un Monstre à Paris' is a 2011 3D animated film inspired by the novel 'The Phantom of the Opera'. The story and visuals are okay, but for me it's the soundtrack that makes the film worth seeing (and hearing). 'La Seine' from Vanessa Paradis is really catchy and lingered in my head for days. For some reason it reminds me of 'The Broken Circle Breakdown. A good movie to watch with the youngsters.
Paris 1910, cinema projectionist Emile joins his friend Raoul, who is a delivery driver, to the botanical gardens. In absence of the professor, the place is guarded by the Charles the monkey. While Emile starts to film the exotic plants, Raoul is fascinated by the mixtures on the table. When two chemicals are mixed and come in contact with a lice from Charles, a monster is created. It flees into the nightly streets of Paris.
The creature is seen by several people who all react scared. Hiding in an alley near a cabaret, the monster follows a young beautiful singer named Lucille inside. The two of them become friends and discover their share a passion: music. Wearing clothes and a mask, the creature joins Lucile on stage.
This review of A Monster in Paris (2011) was written by Renzo V on 03 Mar 2014.
A Monster in Paris has generally received positive reviews.
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