A Monster in Paris
Directed by Bibo Bergeron
- adventure
- animation
- family
- fantasy
The story
Paris, 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colourful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
What it’s like
Warm, bustling 3D animation of a gaslit Belle Époque Paris, with rain-slick cobblestones, rooftop views over pale stone buildings, and the amber glow of cabaret footlights against deep blue night. The palette leans toward soft ochres, rose and teal, and the camera swoops across rooftops and through crowded streets with the energy of a storybook caper. The score is playful and melodic, with cabaret-style song numbers and an accordion-tinged lilt that gives the chases a buoyant bounce. The vibe is whimsical and romantic, cheerful with a gentle undercurrent of city-scale unease. Pacing is brisk and bright, with slapstick, musical interludes and a few tense pursuits, but the emotional register stays tender: shy, lonely people find courage and friendship through an unlikely cause. Intensity is mild: some peril, a menacing authority figure and comic action, but no gore and very little real violence. It suits a family movie night, a lighthearted weekend, or anyone wanting a charming, musical escape for children and adults who enjoy whimsy and old-world romance.
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