Review of A Monster in Paris (2011) by Debra B — 27 Jan 2014

Fun French adventure with all the right elements: humour, romance, pursuit, singing and a tinch of alchemy ;) heartily recommended above the Disney fare...

This review of A Monster in Paris (2011) was written by Debra B on 27 Jan 2014.

A Monster in Paris has generally received positive reviews.

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