Once he is shrunk, the movie switches over to computer animation. By allowing them to guide him beneath the yard, he stands a better chance of locating the hidden treasure. Turns out that there really are such creatures and, even better, there’s a way for Arthur to shrink himself down to their size.
Remembering his grandfather’s old tale about a race of microscopic creatures called “Minimoys,” Arthur begins looking for clues amongst the man’s possessions. Supposedly, grandpa hid a small cache of gems somewhere on the premises if Arthur can find them within two days, he can pay off the developer and save the family home. Arthur’s grandfather has gone missing many a moon ago, and a nasty real estate developer (is there any other kind in movies?) is about to seize control of the house. The film begins live action-style, as we meet young Arthur ( Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Freddie Highmore), who lives in an old farmhouse with his grandmother (Mia Farrow) while Mom and Dad are out cavorting. I guess you could look at that both an asset and a liability. Besson has allegedly stated in the press that he knew nothing about animation before starting work on Arthur. (For the record, I am the latter and not the former.) The movie was directed and co-written by Luc Besson, the French filmmaker known for adult fare like La Femme Nikita and The Fifth Element. Recreational drug users and fans of the bizarre may find it slightly more interesting. While ostensibly a family film, I doubt children will like it very much. If Timothy Leary were alive and making animated films, he might have come up with something like Arthur and the Invisibles.
The Aisle Seat - Arthur and the Invisibles
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