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List Price: $14.95 | | Label: The Weinstein Company
Salesrank: 7231
Released: May 15, 2007 |
| Our Price: $3.96 |
| Used Price: $1.99 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
(Family) Ten-year-old Arthur, in a bid to save his grandfather's house from being demolished, goes looking for some much fabled hidden treasure in the land of the Minimoys, a tiny people living in harmony with nature
Description of Arthur and the Invisibles (Widescreen Edition):
First released in France, Luc Besson's Arthur and the Invisibles is a touching computer animated adventure that makes up in look and in character for what it lacks in narrative originality. As a direct hybrid of Excalibur and A Bug's Life, Arthur stars a heroic ten year-old, Arthur (Freddie Highmore), who draws a sword from a stone to fight a miniature battle in the garden before finding treasure valuable enough to save his grandfather's farm from purchase by developers. Arthur's grandfather, Archibald, having long ago discovered the miniscule world of Minimoys, garden gnome-like elves that lived in his yard, shrunk himself in order to hunt elusive rubies that were hidden in their evil Mecropolis, headed by Maltazard (David Bowie). Now Arthur must assist the benevolent Minimoy clan, ruled by The King (Robert De Niro) and Princess Selenia (Madonna), in challenging Maltazard for possession of the jewels. Shots taking the viewer down through grass blades into the microscopic, yet gigantic yard world readjust one's sense of size, as do scenes, for example, in which a small, elven Arthur fights mosquitoes with catapulted tomatoes. Meanwhile, live action scenes of Arthur's worried grandmother (Mia Farrow) provide respite from a completely computerized world. Bowie, as he did in Legend, steals the show, bringing to life his Darth Vader-like character who chose evil over good in a past adventure. Corny one-liners sometimes spoil the mood, but overall the film's thematic blend of fantasy and environmentalism, like Princess Mononoke, will delight children with its positive message. --Trinie Dalton
Arthur and the Invisibles (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
Great for young and old. 
2009-12-24 - This is an adorable tale with many life lesson along the way. I bought it for my daughter and she loves it.
Genre worthy 
2009-12-03 - Anyone into Disney-Pixar type animation, magic & fun will enjoy this movie, especially since the animation style is a bit different than some of the more popular ones. All-star cast of characters & voices lends appeal to young & old. The storyline & crossovers between real acting & animation are well-done I thought. Simple enough for younger audiences, yet rich enough for adults if you're a fan of family-friendly adventure, fantasy, magic & fairies. An acceptable addition to my collection of the same.
My Humble Opinion
2009-06-15 - My grandkids loved this movie-especially after they get past the live action part & get into the "Invisibles"!
arthur and the invisables
2009-05-25 - I got the movie really fast and in perfect condition. Thanks will buy from this seller again.
Great flic for old & young
2009-05-22 - Loved this movie.
Thought at first Mia Farrow was the boy's mother!
One negative that wasn't explained was Arthur's changed appearance as a Minimoy AND the obvious love interest between him and the princess, voiced by Madonna, which is kinda creepy.
But loved all the animation and voice work.
Can't wait for sequel!
