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Arthur and the Minimoys
Arthur is a bright, clever and lively 10 year-old who spends his vacations at his favorite grandmother's house. And talk about vacations! Inside her garden there is a world invisible to the human eye. The world of… the MINIMOYS! One day, Arthur discovers a secret passageway that enables him to enter their world and become a MINIMOY himself! In fact, he becomes THE MINIMOY SAVIOR, helping these minuscule little people fend off all sorts of danger, including invasions by the armies of Maltazard, the MINIMOYS' sworn enemy, a despot who rules over the SEIDES. A dreamer and a bit of a loner, Arthur suddenly becomes a fearless hero, and along with his friends Selenia and Betameche, he is going to lead the little people to freedom. But with a trio like this, the road to victory is going to be full of surprises.
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Plot Summary
Arthur, a young boy, discovers a secret world of tiny people called Minimoys living in his backyard. He embarks on a quest into their microscopic realm to find a lost treasure and save his family home from foreclosure. Along the way, he teams up with Princess Selenia and her brother Betameche to confront the evil Maltazard.
Critical Reception
Arthur and the Invisibles received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found the plot predictable and the animation inconsistent. However, it was generally considered a visually appealing film for younger audiences, with some praising its imaginative world-building.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative visual style and the creation of the Minimoys' world.
Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
Found to be entertaining for children but less engaging for adults.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a charming and visually imaginative adventure suitable for families, though some noted that the story was a bit simplistic and the human actors' performances were overshadowed by the animated characters.
Fun Fact
Although released in 2006 in many countries, the film was released in the United States in 2007, and due to a confusion with its title, the user requested a release year of 2018 which is incorrect.
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