Triplets of Bellville

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Have you seen this movie?

Can you tell me why you liked it?

[Kevy Baby]

We had a whole discussion on this movie back when we was Fab (or maybe it was MP). I was introduced to it by NA, €, GD, and CP (and others). That was the first non-park event I joined with people I had met on the boards.

I really enjoyed it - whimsical and original. I love a movie that can tell a story with (virtually) no words. Bought not only the DVD, but the soundtrack as well.

BTW: it is spelled "Belleville (http://imdb.com/title/tt0286244/)"

[NirvanaMan]

It was so hot. Girl on girl on girl hot sister action. They weren't identicle triplets...one was blond, one brunette, and the creme de la creme...a red-head. All with killer bodies. And something about a pizza delivery guy, but I don't remember that part.

[Kevy Baby]

I'll have what he's having

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

What Kevy said (Both about the film and what NM is having)

There was a certain charm to it. Wonderful to look at and the soundtrack really carried the film. It is one of those type of animated films where you find yourself forgeting it's animation.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I love this movie. Originally just for the visual artistry, and unique and fun storytelling.

On subsequent viewings, I've come to think of the sound design as the star of the film. Positively genius.

[flippyshark]

I'm afraid it didn't grab me, though I was really looking forward to it at the time. I know that one issue was the character design. It was distinctive, but, for me, not appealing. I just didn't connect with the story, even while I could admire the effort that clearly went into it. And, I have to admit, I couldn't stand the "Belleville Rendez-vous" song either. I feel like I owe this one another chance someday. We'll see.

[Isaac]

It was great! Certainly the best animated movie of that year. What surprised me about the film was the ability to tell a story so well without any dialogue. Most of the characters have no spoken lines in the film. The film was very entertaining and quite humorous. I enjoyed a couple of the jabs at americans. Considering how stuck up some americans are toward the french with little or no information about them (except for 50 year old stereotypes) , it was nice to see them making fun of americancs. The 'fatue' of liberty is a prime example. If you haven't seen this movie, please do! You won't regret it.

[Gemini Cricket]

I liked this movie, too. It's a simple story, has hardly any dialogue but it achieves a lot. It's not the movie to watch when you're sleepy, though. And I love the 'Belleville' song.
:)

[innerSpaceman]

The song rocks my world. I can see what Flippy was saying about the character design being unappealing, but it's got so much more going for it than that ... and the character design eventually becomes part of the visual fabric of weirdity.

[Ponine]

I didnt care for it at first visually, but was drawn in, no pun intended, by the energy, and music.
But, I do not reccomend this film to everyone I meet.

[katiesue]

I really enjoyed it. The soundtrack really made it all come together.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Paid to see this movie twice! Loved it, bought the soundtrack. Slow, lyrical storytelling, beautiful animation, a jab or two at Disney and Fat Americans, amazing score. I loved the passage of time portrayed in the scenery. I loved the grandmama's unquestioning and constant plod forward through any and every situation - her unspoken dialogue seemed to be, "This is what we do. Why would we do anything else?"

Two toots.

[Morrigoon]

It's an aquired taste. I enjoyed watching it, but not enough to buy on DVD. I got a kick out of the somewhat original visual design, especially as regards the little granny, and the legs of the main character, and even found humor in the making fun of Americans stuff. But even though I enjoyed watching it, I did not get emotionally connected to it. It was sort of like watching Rescuers, but without the heartwarming, little-kid-singing-at-the-moon thing.

[Not Afraid]

I loved it, but I think the music made it for me. I find sort a giggly fascination about how French (and obviously French Canadians) view Americans. The cheesebruger references really are spot-on and we deseerve our reputation for being a country of overweight people. But, we're obviously happy this way ot we'd all change, right?

The film was odd enough to appeal to my love of artistic oddities, the style fun and different, the color pallet giving it a sense of the antique. I really enjoyed it quite a lot.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Loved it right off the bat at the theater. Gorgeously different, even when bordering on grotesque. Amazing sound design and such an unimaginable story told without words. We bought it as soon as it came out on DVD.

[Snowflake]

I could not get into this film. Coulda been I was tired, but about 15 minutes into it and I gave up and turned it off.

Based on the opinions on the LoT, I wil give it a go again via Netflix when I am in a happier and peppier mood. Hey, anyone got any vitametavegimen?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Tom and I stood with Snowflake and Flippy on the matter. We just really didn't see everything that all of you saw. We saw snide and snotty exaggerations, and achingly dull narrative. But I'm glad you all enjoyed it-- and thanks for sharing your varied takes.

[€uroMeinke]

The Frogs - I liked the scene with the frogs though it was a bit disturbing.

[Isaac]

You mean the Tour de France ?

[€uroMeinke]

You mean the Tour de France ?

I liked that aspect too - and am surpirsed it took till your last post to get a mention