3D Review – A Monster in Paris Coming April 16th & Free Activities!

On April 16, 2013, Shout! Factory, in partnership with EuropaCorp, unleash “A Monster In Paris” on DVD and on two-disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack!  The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack gives audiences a chance to enjoy A Monster In Paris on the platform of their choice and includes spectacular movie presentation on Blu-ray 3D and 2D, DVD and a digital copy of the movie compatible with PC, MAC, iTunes, iPhone and AppleTV.

I received an advanced Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for review a couple of weeks ago and sat down to watch the family adventure. The movie takes place in Paris, 1910, and follows Roule (Adam Goldberg)a big-mouth delivery driver and wacky inventor along with his love-struck daydreaming camera friend Emile(Jay Harrington).

The two set out to make a peat delivery to the Professor at the Botanical Gardens. Upon their arrival they discover the professor is away and are greeted by his primate assistant botanist named Charles.  Roule, taking advantage of the opportunity to explore the lab in the Professor’s absence, begins experimenting with some of the harebrained potions. The mixture “Atomize-a-Tune” causes Charles to develop a perfect melodious voice and the unstable “Super-Fertiliser” dropped on a sunflower seed develops into a 50 foot sunflower plant. But things really become interesting when Roule tries to push back the giant flower with a rake and it accidentally flies through the air hitting the vials, creating a momentous explosion. Once the smoke begins to subside, Emile realizes they aren’t alone! The strange concoction produced a seven foot hideous monster that breaks out of the lab and bounces across the roof tops striking terror into the citizens of Paris.

Later you find out Francoeur (Sean Lennon), the monster, was a minuscule flea living peacefully on the back of Charles until Roule’s recklessness turns him into “A Monster In Paris.” He drops onto the doorstep of Lucille (Vanessa Paradis), a pretty and feisty star of The Rare Bird cabaret. She soon discovers Francoeur (name meaning honest heart) is harboring talents and helps conceal his identity from the police behind a beautiful singing voice and stage presence. Once Roule and Emile learn the giant flea couldn’t hurt a tiny fly they agree to aide in Lucille’s efforts of protecting Francoeur from Commissioner Maynott’s (Danny Huston) monster hunt!

“A Monster In Paris” is a charming film with the unique message of “unexpected friendship and the infectious power of song.”  However, the story is unlikely to appeal to young viewers who will more than likely lose interest in the movie after the first few minutes. My five year old enjoyed the scenes with the gigantic flea, but gradually became less enthused in the storyline as the movie progressed. There are many opportunities within the movie to show potential, though it fell flat upon execution.

The imagery in the movie was spectacular at times with the feel of nostalgic Paris and gave a twisted Frankenstein impression. Yet, the overall 3D experience was lacking featuring minimal out-of-screen protrusions. There were many chances to really excel with eye-popping 3D depth perception like the growing sunflower or monstrous flea leaping through Paris, nevertheless it failed to impress me. In my opinion, I could have been satisfied watching the film in plain Blu-ray, since it offers about the same picture experience.

Conclusion, “A Monster In Paris” is a delight and a wonderful family movie. The internationally acclaimed motion picture is a must see for its distinct theme, enchanting characters, and beautiful music.

Meet The Characters in “A Monster In Paris”

Meet Lucille, Francoeur, Raoul and the other stars of A Monster in Paris! In celebration of this great film coming to 3D BD and DVD on 4/16 we have a character slideshow to share with you.

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“A Monster In Paris”  Clips

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“A Monster In Paris” Press Release

 

A MONSTER IN PARIS

Featuring All Star Voice Cast of Vanessa Paradis, Catherine O’Hara, Bob Balaban, Sean Lennon, Adam Goldberg, Jay Harrington, Danny Huston

 

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MOTION PICTURE

FINALLY ARRIVES IN AMERICA!  

AVAILABLE ON DVD and TWO-DISC BLU-RAY™ 3D COMBO PACK WITH BLU-RAY 2D + DVD + DIGITAL COPY

 

IN STORES EVERYWHERE ON APRIL 16, 2013

 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

 

Venture into the delightful Parisian cityscapes 1910s and spellbound by the visually opulent family adventure of A MONSTER IN PARIS, directed and written by Bibo Bergeron (Shark Tale) and produced by world renowned filmmaker Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp and Bergeron’s Bibo Films. With an exceptional English-language voice cast of French singing sensation Vanessa Paradis, singer/song writer Sean Lennon, Catherine  O’Hara (Penelope), Adam Goldberg (A Beautiful Mind), Bob Balaban(For Your Consideration), Danny Huston (Hitchcock) and Jay Harrington (Private Practice), A MONSTER IN PARIS harkens back to the classic tale of beauty and the beast, and delivers vibrant storyline packed with elegant characters, unforgettable song-and-dance musical numbers and beautiful CG animation that the whole family will enjoy! This critically acclaimed international major motion picture also features enchanting, honey-toned vocals by Vanessa Paradis and Sean Lennon, with music score by popular French singer/songwriter Matthieu Chedid (aka M) and Patrice Renson.

On April 16, 2013, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with EuropaCorp, invites kids and families across America to a whimsical world of Parisian adventure and fantasy when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with EuropaCorp, unleash A MONSTER IN PARIS on DVD and on two-disc Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack.  The Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack allows viewers to enjoy A MONSTER IN PARIS on the platform of their choice and includes spectacular movie presentation on Blu-ray 3D and 2D, DVD and a digital copy of the movie compatible with PC, MAC, iTunes, iPhone and AppleTV.

SYNOPSIS

A wacky inventor, his camera-crazy best friend and a madcap monkey make a massive mistake when let loose in a mad scientist’s laboratory. With lotions and potions spilling everywhere, the troublesome trio accidentally creates Franc, the product of a reaction between a common flea and one of the scientist’s mystery concoctions. What they fail to realize, however, is that this ‘monster’ is actually a soft-centered soul with an astounding talent for music.

With the help of an enchanting nightclub singer Lucille, Franc becomes the talk of the town, just as stories of Paris’s newest monster attract the attention of the egotistical police commissioner, hell bent on securing a big prize to help his battle to become mayor. The unwitting scientists and the singer must team up to protect Franc, a monster with more than a musical career to protect!

 

EXCLUSIVE TO TWO-DISC BLU-RAY™ 3D COMBO PACK

Movie presentation on Blu-ray 3D and 2D, DVD and a Digital Copy of the film

Technical Information – BLU-RAY™ 3D COMBO PACK

Street Date: April 16, 2013

Running Time: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes

Layers: (BD25)

Aspect Ratio: 1080p 1.78

Language/ Subtitle: English / English SDH

Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

ON DVD

Technical Information – DVD

Street Date: April 16, 2013

Running Time: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78

Language/ Subtitle: English / English SDH

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

 

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY^®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records and HighTone Records. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

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