Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Arthur and the Invisibles is a family adventure film by Luc Besson blending live action with digital animation, sending its ten-year-old hero into a miniature fantasy world inhabited by tiny creatures called the Minimoys. The story features a clearly threatening antagonist, Maltazard, a dark and imposing figure who rules parts of the Minimoy kingdom through fear, along with several action and chase sequences intense enough to startle younger viewers. These confrontations remain stylized and free of graphic violence, but they recur throughout the second half of the film, and the overall tone alternates between wonder and genuine tension, which may unsettle children under seven. Parents can reassure young children by highlighting Arthur's courage and his friendship with Selenia as the heart of the story, and by being present during the scenes involving the main villain.
Synopsis
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, tiny people living in harmony with nature.
Difficult scenes
The introduction and recurring appearances of Maltazard represent the film's main source of anxiety. He is portrayed as a ruthless conqueror, physically imposing at the Minimoys' scale, with a deep voice and a dark appearance. His scenes create genuine and sustained tension that may frighten sensitive children, particularly those under six. Several chase and confrontation sequences in the Minimoy world place Arthur and his companions in credible mortal danger, especially during perilous crossings of hostile zones guarded by threatening creatures. These moments are repeated throughout the second half of the film and maintain a consistently high level of narrative pressure. The film's opening situation, the threat of the family home being demolished by a ruthless developer and the prolonged absence of Arthur's grandfather, introduces themes of loss and family instability that may resonate emotionally with young children, especially those sensitive to separation or the idea of home being threatened.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2006
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Countries
- France
- Original language
- FR
- Directed by
- Luc Besson
- Main cast
- Freddie Highmore, Madonna, Mia Farrow, Adam LeFevre, Doug Rand, Penny Balfour, Ron Crawford, David Bowie, David Suchet, Robert De Niro
- Studios
- EuropaCorp, Avalanche Productions, Apipoulaï Prod
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Arthur and the Invisibles is a family adventure film by Luc Besson blending live action with digital animation, sending its ten-year-old hero into a miniature fantasy world inhabited by tiny creatures called the Minimoys. The story features a clearly threatening antagonist, Maltazard, a dark and imposing figure who rules parts of the Minimoy kingdom through fear, along with several action and chase sequences intense enough to startle younger viewers. These confrontations remain stylized and free of graphic violence, but they recur throughout the second half of the film, and the overall tone alternates between wonder and genuine tension, which may unsettle children under seven. Parents can reassure young children by highlighting Arthur's courage and his friendship with Selenia as the heart of the story, and by being present during the scenes involving the main villain.
Synopsis
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, tiny people living in harmony with nature.
Difficult scenes
The introduction and recurring appearances of Maltazard represent the film's main source of anxiety. He is portrayed as a ruthless conqueror, physically imposing at the Minimoys' scale, with a deep voice and a dark appearance. His scenes create genuine and sustained tension that may frighten sensitive children, particularly those under six. Several chase and confrontation sequences in the Minimoy world place Arthur and his companions in credible mortal danger, especially during perilous crossings of hostile zones guarded by threatening creatures. These moments are repeated throughout the second half of the film and maintain a consistently high level of narrative pressure. The film's opening situation, the threat of the family home being demolished by a ruthless developer and the prolonged absence of Arthur's grandfather, introduces themes of loss and family instability that may resonate emotionally with young children, especially those sensitive to separation or the idea of home being threatened.