Film Review: A Monster In Paris (U) (From The Northern Echo)

Film Review: A Monster In Paris (U)

4:39pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Reviews

Rating: 3/5

A GIANT flea nurtures a passion for music in Bibo Bergeron’s computer-animated fable that teaches us to never judge a wingless, bloodsucking parasite by its spiny legs or hairy abdomen.

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A Monster In Paris puts a colourful, Gallic spin on the classic fairy tale of Beauty And The Beast, using the power of song to bring together two characters who are a world (and species) apart.

Themes of tolerance and compassion are loudly addressed so that young audiences will understand the true monsters here are the power-hungry men who feed off the fear and paranoia of the public.

It’s all set to a jaunty soundtrack of original music composed by Matthieu Chedid and sung by Sean Lennon and Vanessa Paradis.

A Monster In Paris is an effervescent and entertaining confection that makes use of the 3D format in the action sequences.