Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles

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Arthur and the Invisibles

2006
Movie
94 min
French

Ten-year-old Arthur, in a bid to save his grandfather's house from being demolished, goes looking for some much-fabled hidden treasure in the land of the Minimoys, tiny people living in harmony with nature.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users70%
Director: Luc BessonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Ten-year-old Arthur discovers a hidden world of tiny people, the Minimoys, living in his grandmother's garden. To save his family's home from developers, Arthur must find a hidden treasure left by his grandfather, which requires him to shrink down to Minimoys size and enter their magical realm. He is aided by Princess Selenia and her brother Betameche in his quest to defeat the evil Maltazard.

Critical Reception

Arthur and the Invisibles received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its visual style and ambition but were divided on its plot and humor. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining family film with charming characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive visual design and seamless blend of live-action and CGI.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and humor that doesn't always land.

  • Seen as an ambitious, albeit flawed, family adventure.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's imaginative world-building and the adventure aspects, finding it a visually appealing and engaging experience for children. Some felt the story could be more coherent, but overall enjoyment was high.

Fun Fact

The character of Arthur was voiced by Freddie Highmore, who had previously starred in 'Finding Neverland' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' around the same time.

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