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73 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Starring: Daniel Emilfork, Ron Perlman
  • Summary: One (Perlman) seeks for his twin brother, who was kidnapped by a scientist (Emilfork) who wants to steal children's dreams in an effort to stop aging.
  • Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 112 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    This remarkable movie is really one-of-a-kind. [15 Dec 1995]
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  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Kim Newman
    100
    The City Of Lost Children is as great a film as you thought "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was when you were five years old.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Georgia Brown
    60
    City of Lost Children is so extravagantly cluttered, so packed to the portholes, it's hard to sort out, or even see, what's there. Under the overload, however, it has some perfectly lovely elements. [19 Dec 1995]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ThomasS.
    10
    My favorite movie of them all!
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  2. crim50n
    10
    This movie, wow, just wow. I absolutely love this movie. My favorite movie of all time. No kidding. The atmosphere, the actors, the story, just wow. I love movies set in different worlds that don't really classify as sci-fi or fantasy. This is one such treat. Directed and written by the same director/writer of Delicatessen and it definitely shows. If you enjoy this I'd also recommend Big Fish, Mirrormask, and Dark City. Actually scratch that, even if you don't like City of Lost Children you should watch those movies. The only drawback I could see to this movie for audiences is that it is subtitled. However that should most certainly not deter anyone from seeing it. Read a little and get enveloped in this fantastic world.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. GregR.
    9
    Excellent, surreal film set in a dream world of bizarre characters and inventions. Definitely not a movie for everyone, but if you loved Brazil you may love this. The two aren't related, I just think the same sensibility that appreciates Brazil will probably appreciate this. The filming itself is beautiful, with rich colors and camera work. THe sets are great. The actors are all well cast for their characters.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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