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MONSTER IN PARIS, A

I absolutely love "A Monster in Paris." The 3-D animation of the film is great and the characters' personalities engage you and makes you feel as if you are there.

The power of music can break barriers and build a friendship. "A Monster In Paris" is an extraordinary French film, translated in English, about two friends - one, a shy guy interested in film and the other, a very curious, mischievous delivery guy who rumble up lots of trouble after sneaking into a scientist's house and carelessly unleashing a seven-foot-tall monster in the streets of Paris.

Unlike other animated films, "A Monster in Paris" stands out with its amazing message that we can't judge a book by its cover and how true friendship doesn't judge. Lucille loves Francoeur even though he is a gigantic flea. I also like Emilie. He is a loving yet, shy guy with a love for cinematography. I like how the animators exaggerate some of the characters' features and make them stand out and look hilarious. The bartender has a gigantic nose that makes it funny every time he talks. The film has a French feel and Lucille brings it together when she sings beautifully. However, I do not like how the ambitious commissioner mistreats Lucille and does not stop at nothing to make himself look good.

My favorite character is the professor's monkey Charles as he is intelligent and tries to guard the lab from Raoul and Emile from entrance to the professor's lab and making a mess. He anticipates when something is about to go wrong. He also makes me laugh when he tries to sing.

My favorite scene is when Raoul and Emile are at the professor's lab testing chemical mixes on Charles and one of the chemicals makes Charles sing like opera singer and then makes Charles feel emotion. The best part is when Raoul puts three drops of chemicals on a sunflower seed and in a matter of seconds the tiny seed grows to a 15-foot-tall giant sunflower. It is the reaction of Charles' face that really made me laugh.

I recommend "A Monster in Paris" for ages 6-14 because it is very hilarious and family friendly. I give this film 5 out of 5 stars. This film can also be seen on the Los Angeles Children's Film Festival April 26 - May 5, 2013 and is available now on DVD.

Reviewed by Jailene Arias, age 13, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

A beautifully made film. The visual and audio effects are so relaxing, easy to watch and enjoyable to listen to. The story is interesting, even funny at times. Adults will like this film, possibly more than kids, as it has some resemblance to "Phantom of the Opera." Stunning animation and scenery combine to tell a somewhat mature story about magic potions and monsters. Lovely lesson about learning about others before making assumptions about their character.

A heart-warming tale of two friends and an oversized bug, caught up in an unexpected adventure. Set in Paris in 1910, featuring the vocal talents of Vanessa Paradis, Sean Lennon, Adam Goldberg and Catherine O'Hara. From producer Luc Besson.