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A new entry in my top ten.
by El Ridiculoso (movies profile)
Sep 2, 2006
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6 people found this review helpful
The "Triplets of Belleville" isn't just a good movie. It is a great movie, the kind of great movie that makes you think "I wish the Hollywood Studios would devote some of their resources to producing this kind of art."
I mentioned the word "art", which probably conjures up a lot of images of visually stunning stylistic snooze fests devoid of much beyond their film-making art. This is not that kind of art. Yes, the movie is French, and yes it is visually stunning. But the movie transcends language (there is barely any dialogue in the film and it is better because of it). You could literally drop this film almost anywhere in the world with no translation and viewers would understand the entire story. Whats more, they would be interested in the entire story.
The story is simple and moves along at a good clip. The film is short (1 hr 22 min), beautiful, engaging, wonderfully scored, and terrific characters.
Don't let the fact that the movie is animated and has a simple storyline fool you into thinking this is a children's film (a lot of people reviewing the movie here have made that mistake). This is definitely a film for adults, and any adult with the ability to see, hear and reason should enjoy this film.
If you don't, I suggest you take a good step back and ask yourself "what the hell is wrong with me?" because the "Triplets of Belleville" is a universal and beautiful film.
A note to the idiots that think this movie is "anti-American"... grow up and remove your stupid self-centered myopia glasses. This movie pokes fun at people and stereotypes, not just American people, and if you can't laugh at yourself along with everyone else you are too lame for words. |
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