A Monster In Paris (2011)

Are you looking for a selfish commissioner? Maybe a projectionist, deliveryman and a singer who save the day? Perhaps a 7-foot-tall, musical flea? No? Then you are looking at the wrong film. This movie really kicks off when Raoul, a projectionist, and his friend and deliveryman Emil accidentally make a tiny little flea into a seven foot ‘monster’. But is this flea, later named Francouer, really so bad? Or is the greedy, power-hungry administrator right in thinking Francouer is a monster?

My favourite character is the singer Lucille, especially during the scene when she surfs down some stairs – on a sign! I must admit, though, I have a deep abhorrence to the superintendent who chases down the flea, no matter the cost. Even Lucille, whom he adores, suffers when he suspects her of sheltering the flea. Luckily, he doesn’t find him!

I would recommend this to children of up to 99 years of age, and those above that as well! Great for snuggling up with your family and a bag of popcorn, A Monster in Paris is an unprecedented film. The colour is astounding, and sounds are so realistic! This reminds me of a film I watched at Film Club once, namely The Adventures of Marnie and Annie. Though they are made by different studios, I can spot a few similarities, such as deep characters.