moz-22 Review of The Triplets of Belleville

The Triplets of Belleville (2003)

Superb animation with excellent music and "car chase."

[9/10 · 9 September 2006]

I't difficult to understand the detractors' point of view. I watched this with my kids and we were all enthralled when not laughing out aloud. The characters - especially Bruno the dog - are more rounded than most from Hollywood and the plot is more plausible. That's probably why some uptight Americans may be offended... The film captures Gallic and Belleville (read New York) stereotypes to the point of caricature. The French are not good at enjoying humorous reflection but this is so well done... The DVD came with today's Times newspaper and I bought it because I heard the film features the the Cirtoen 2cv. The best £1 60 (about $3) I've spen in years. The downside? Too short!