A highly bizarre, surreal animated film from France, this is the largely wordless story of a sullen bicycle racer named Champion who is kidnapped by some shady thugs and brought to the giant metropolis of Belleville, and of his caring grandmother and dog, Bruno, who come to rescue him.
The critics are raving over this interesting little movie, but while I could certainly appreciate its creativity and incredible visual beauty (when it isn't focusing on grotesque characters or filth), it just didn't really sustain my interest.
I love to be immersed in other worlds, though, and the world in this movie ("surreal" doesn't quite do it justice) truly is something to behold, so I'm glad I saw it. I also loved Bruno and the grandmother (who is quite the tough little lady), and the great featured song.
A totally worthy movie in many ways, it just didn't quite do it for me.
The critics are raving over this interesting little movie, but while I could certainly appreciate its creativity and incredible visual beauty (when it isn't focusing on grotesque characters or filth), it just didn't really sustain my interest.
I love to be immersed in other worlds, though, and the world in this movie ("surreal" doesn't quite do it justice) truly is something to behold, so I'm glad I saw it. I also loved Bruno and the grandmother (who is quite the tough little lady), and the great featured song.
A totally worthy movie in many ways, it just didn't quite do it for me.