Thursday, 17 November 2011

Cinema review: Arthur Christmas


Santa Claus is not a single person; in reality is a dynasty that controls an incredible organization.

This movie delivers on every level.
At his heart this is a very classic and heartwarming Christmas tale. What is noteworthy is that it managed to remain pleasurable without being too sugary which is the trap where the majority of the Christmas tales who deal specifically about Christmas fall into.
It’s also a really fun movie. All the jokes deliver and there is a great abundance of them, actually it’s hard to remember another movie in the last few months with such a great success ratio on his comedy side, maybe the writers of those terrible comedies that Hollywood churns out regularly should pay a visit to the animation department.
Lastly this is an incredibly imaginative experience. The main concept maybe it’s not entirely original but they mined it for all that its worth. The first ten minutes of the movie which explain in all the details how an organization that deliver gifts to two billions children on a single night works is pure cinema and worth by itself the admission ticket. The whole movie is full to the brim with funny citations, amazing concepts and gorgeous designs.
This is one of those rare cartoons that are good both for children and grownups. There is a whole subplot about aging and passing the torch that will probably pass over the heads of any child while connecting to the grownups in the audience.
A masterpiece in animation, a movie to see as soon as possible.

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