Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

2009Movie93 minFrench

Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users65%
Director: Luc BessonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Arthur returns to the world of the Minimoys to find his grandmother's house under threat from the evil Maltazard. Maltazard has kidnapped Princess Selenia and Arthur must embark on a perilous quest to rescue her and save the Minimoys from his tyranny. Along the way, he must confront Maltazard's son, Darkos, and uncover the secrets of the Minimoys' world.

Critical Reception

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its visual effects and ambition, many found the plot convoluted and the humor to be repetitive and uninspired. Audiences were similarly divided, with many children enjoying the fantastical elements while adults found the storytelling lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's animation and visual style are its strongest assets, creating an imaginative world.
  • However, the plot is often criticized for being too complicated and lacking coherence.
  • The humor is frequently seen as repetitive and not engaging for a broad audience.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie visually appealing, with many appreciating the animation and the imaginative world-building. However, a common complaint was the story's pacing and a perceived lack of originality, with some viewers finding it less engaging than the first installment.

Fun Fact

The character of Princess Selenia was voiced by pop star Selena Gomez in the English-language version of the film, marking one of her early ventures into voice acting for a major animated feature.

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