A Monster in Paris

Movie rating: 3 Star

Set in Paris in 1910, a shy young projectionist named Emile has feelings of a romantic nature for his pretty co-worker. Just as he's about to contemplate, maybe, asking her out, his boisterous friend, Raoul turns up and ruins the moment. Somehow finding themselves embarking on a hunt for a "monster" terrorising citizens of the French capital, what they discover is a misunderstood creature in love with a beautiful local singer.

Produced by famed French filmmaker Luc Besson, there's a strong stylistic edge to Monster in Paris. The tone is very whimsical and the characters predictably slapstick, while the message it pushes is one of understanding and substance. It's a hard movie to hate, but there's still very little here to appeal to anyone old enough to read the credits. So if it's a quiet afternoon you want just bring the kids and enjoy the popcorn.

Watch: A Monster in Paris

We've been somewhat spoiled by the big budgeted likes of Puss in Boots and Kung Fu Panda recently, and Monster in Paris is a solid animated flick on a much more intimate scale.

Review by Mike Sheridan | 09:00 | Friday 27th January 2012 | Movie Review

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