• Studio: Gkids
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2012
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics What's this?

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: A thrilling mystery that unfurls in the alleys and on the rooftops of the French capital, Paris, over the course of one adventurous evening.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    Jun 1, 2012
    91
    It's a sweet and disquieting excursion made by filmmakers whose eyes and ears and imaginations are in marvelous sync.
  2. Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    Jun 1, 2012
    80
    This elegantly hand-drawn caper doesn't have a lot to it - a little girl and her cat help break up a Parisian crime ring, un point c'est tout. But it moves to a different rhythm than the animated spectacles we're used to - it's sparer, less hectic, less cute - and the difference feels welcome and refreshing.
  3. Reviewed by: Mike Scott
    Jul 6, 2012
    60
    While you're watching it, it is cozy and enjoyable, the same way a sleeping cat in your lap is cozy and enjoyable.
  4. Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    May 29, 2012
    30
    Unoriginal and mired in bad jokes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. A charming French animation, recognised by the Academy with a nomination nod, with a fresh take in traditional paint cartooning, a great soundtrack and plenty of suspense, is above all stylish and captivating for children and growups alike. Expand
  2. A Good Fun Animated Film!
    Simply One Of The Best Of The Year (So Far)
  3. I really like the hand-drawn animation with great attention to detail. I also very much enjoyed the musical score by Serge Besset. All the performances were good (if a little odd in places Expand

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