Triplets of Bellville

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-06-2006, 09:57 PM

Have you seen this movie?

Can you tell me why you liked it?

Kevy Baby · 08-06-2006, 10:02 PM

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"

NirvanaMan · 08-06-2006, 10:03 PM

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 · 08-06-2006, 10:04 PM

I'll have what he's having

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 08-06-2006, 10:08 PM

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 · 08-06-2006, 10:19 PM

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 · 08-06-2006, 11:17 PM

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 · 08-06-2006, 11:46 PM

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 · 08-07-2006, 06:55 AM

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 · 08-07-2006, 08:55 AM

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.

08-06-2006, 09:57 PM	#1
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Triplets of Bellville Have you seen this movie? Can you tell me why you liked it?
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	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" __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	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. Last edited by NirvanaMan : 08-06-2006 at 10:40 PM.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I'll have what he's having __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	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.
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08-06-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	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. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	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.
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08-06-2006, 11:46 PM	#8
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	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. __________________
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08-07-2006, 06:55 AM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	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.
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08-07-2006, 08:55 AM	#10
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	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.
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