I watched A Monster in Paris with my boyfriend. I was pretty baffled to see the low rating it got cause I think it was absolutely brilliant. If you crave for something new, this movie would be refreshing.I love Europe arts, statues and buildings and Paris is indeed beautiful but I don't think you have to love Paris in particular to be loving this movie. The animation is good, the soundtracks are amazing, the artwork is beautiful. Especially during the Monster's song. And it has good messages. Do not be quick to judge. It was truly a remarkable experience.

I really loved and enjoyed the movie. Made by french animators with a modest budget, this movie rocked my world. the soundtrack is awesome., specially la seine. Francoeur makes your eyes wet. The Paris in 1910 is very well created. Not only kids enjoy this movie,but also as an adult you can enjoy it alongside your children. The emotional scenes are well developed. It is unfair to give only 1/10 to this title. Just because it isn't made of Hollywood does't mean it isn't cool. In addition, 85% of the mainstream Hollywood media is totally disappointing. Overall, if you want family fun and a great musical animation go for Un Monstre a Paris. I find it the fifth best animated movie after Monsters Inc, Up, How to train your dragon and Toy Story franchise.

There's always something fun about watching an animation that doesn't come from a big studio. A Monster in Paris is a charming little CGI animation that mixes the traditional Disney fairytale formula with romantic French Gothic literature such as Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Dame. Two bungling friends make a delivery to a scientist who is out of town, his ape butler invites them in and they start messing with his formulas. They accidentally create a large Flea monster that escapes into the night. As people begin to fear the monster, a young singer discovers he is gentle and has an exquisite singing voice. But the police commissioner is already on the trail, hoping the slaying of he monster will bring him fame and fortune. The animation is wonderful, if sometimes a little stiff, and the character designs are very enjoyable. I was also very impressed with how the film mixes bright colourful daytime scenes, and then hints at darker horror with fog filled nights. The relationships between characters are built up nicely, and there is more going on than in your usual animated family film. Towards the end it shrugs off the darker tones for more family friendly slapstick, and exciting action adventure chases. This is where it kind of betrays those tragic love stories, but I understand this is for kids.The songs range in styles and quality. It was fun to hear the voice of Sean Lennon as the monstrous flea. He has a very distinctive style, far removed from his late father's. It's one of those films where all involved should be proud, but may wish to take some greater risks in the future.

I watched this with my grandchildren and wife and son. My 6 year old grandson loved it 'to infinity and beyond', my 11 year old granddaughter loved it but thought it was 'weird', my son liked it a lot and my wife enjoyed it well enough. I'm with my grandson on loving it to the max. It was a totally delightful 90 minutes with several highlights scattered throughout. The English voice talent was spot-on with kudos to all involved and a truly great vocal performance by Danny Huston as Police Commissioner Maynott - listen carefully to his last big scene and wait for the end credits to finish ;o)I've seen where some reviewers are very critical of 'A Monster In Paris' and seem to think it should have conformed to what they personally expected of it and complain about it 'borrowing' from classics like 'Beauty and the Beast, 'Frankenstein' and others. I believe it to be an original film - as much as can be these days, anyway - with classic themes that are beautifully integrated into a highly original base. 10+ Stars all the way!