![]() Very imaginative situations such as when a flower was turned into a bed, the handy pocket tool with fifty different functions, the use of straws to regulate water, even how the Minimoy King was made to appear large and wise.Īlso of note was how one's perspective is changed when viewing the world as a minimoy, (about the size of an ant). Very funny fight scene, (don't worry, not violent), where the fight seems to be choreographed to a few genres of music, (my favorite was disco). We get a little background to set up what we already know will be a great adventure, and we get a little character development.Ĭompletely satisfying original story. Then we are introduced to the main character, Arthur and his grandmother. Kids love it and enough action to keep parents glued!įrom the get-go the movie drops you right into a worldly adventurous state as the narrator speaks of Africa, rubies, and exploration. ![]() Though Besson's previous films have been adults-only fare like LA FEMME NIKITA, he brings a sense of childlike awe to this project. In fact, ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES shares a similar imaginative spirit with the works of Tim Burton and Roald Dahl. Other standouts include Robert De Niro, Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Keitel, and Jason Bateman, while Highmore brings the same wide-eyed wonder to the screen as he did in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The trio of musicians-turned-actors (Madonna, Snoop Dogg, and Bowie) are all fun in their vocal roles, and Bowie particularly shines as the villain. Mia Farrow plays Arthur's concerned grandmother, which is quite a change from her malevolent nanny in THE OMEN. But first she and Arthur must join forces to outwit the evil Malthazar (voiced by David Bowie), who is intent on destroying the kindhearted race.ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES boasts a cast of talented actors. Their warrior princess (voiced by Madonna) is ready to ascend the throne of the tiny kingdom. ![]() The elf-like people he encounters are so tiny that insects dwarf them. Arthur's entrance into their realm takes the film from live-action to computer animation, changing Arthur from a 10-year-old boy into one of the Minimoys. ![]() When his grandfather disappears, Freddie follows a series of clues that lead him to the land of the Minimoys (aka the Invisibles). Based on a book, this adventure follows Arthur (Freddie Highmore) as he journeys in his own backyard to save his home from greedy land developers. Director Luc Besson (THE FIFTH ELEMENT) tries his hand at a children's film with ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES. ![]()
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