First off, let me just say that I am extremely open minded when it comes to film, and I can find enjoyment in just about anything. I typically despise Hollywood derivative nonsense. Also, I can appreciate French movies, such as Amelie, Delicatessen, and City of Lost Children.
This movie starts out promisingly enough. You know you're in for something unique and different, and the animation style is very nice to look at.
But after the first 10 minutes or so, the movie has already run the course. The once beautiful animation just gets annoying, as you realize that the "story" is meaningless. Scenes that were once cute an inventive just repeat themselves over and over and make you hate them. The arrogant French smugness of it all becomes overbearing, and the useless characters turn into a huge bore.
My anger toward this movie was only exacerbated by imagining the praise it received. For anyone who says that Hollywood or Disney should learn from this movie, I respectfully disagree. I can't imagine a stream of movies as pointless and un-funny as this one.
Don't believe the hype, folks. If you are easily entertained by shiny objects, then maybe this is for you. Otherwise, if you like movies with interesting characters and story lines, then stand clear of this overrated French stinker.
This movie starts out promisingly enough. You know you're in for something unique and different, and the animation style is very nice to look at.
But after the first 10 minutes or so, the movie has already run the course. The once beautiful animation just gets annoying, as you realize that the "story" is meaningless. Scenes that were once cute an inventive just repeat themselves over and over and make you hate them. The arrogant French smugness of it all becomes overbearing, and the useless characters turn into a huge bore.
My anger toward this movie was only exacerbated by imagining the praise it received. For anyone who says that Hollywood or Disney should learn from this movie, I respectfully disagree. I can't imagine a stream of movies as pointless and un-funny as this one.
Don't believe the hype, folks. If you are easily entertained by shiny objects, then maybe this is for you. Otherwise, if you like movies with interesting characters and story lines, then stand clear of this overrated French stinker.