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- 1995
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 52 m
- 1995
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 52 m
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.
Directed By: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Written By: Gilles Adrien, Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
- 1995
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 52 m
- 1995
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 52 m
The City of Lost Children
73
8.0
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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.
Directed By: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Written By: Gilles Adrien, Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
73
75% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
25% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
73
75% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
25% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
As a fable, The City of Lost Children may not have a resonantly significant moral, but as a film, it is without a doubt the most incredible thing that the cinema has brought us this year. [22 Dec 1995]
The City Of Lost Children is as great a film as you thought "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was when you were five years old.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 48 User Ratings
8.0
92% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
4% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
4% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 48 User Ratings
8.0
92% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
4% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
4% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Breve reseña, muy buena película, tiene de todo y siento que está armada de tal forma que todo cierra perfecto. Es un film que tiene lo suyo, a lo que voy es que puede gustarte o no, en particular a mi me encanto. De todas las peliculas que vi de este director, de lejos es mi favorita.
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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.
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For those who enjoy the offbeat, The City of Lost Children is worth taking the time and effort to find.
I am not one of you. But I have enough of you in me to pass along the word. Far out.
The movie is best appreciated as a collection of whimsical toys drawn from a fantasy grab bag that encompasses everything from Grimm's fairy tales to "Star Wars."
I'm not really sure who would enjoy this movie.
Sadly, the technical logistics seem to have impeded the dreamlike flow a movie like this requires.
The City of Lost Children is a must-see for lovers of the surreal, especially steam punk. The film is rated R but has PG feel to it; it is like the fantasy adventure movies of the 80s with plenty humor and a bit of the grotesque mixed in (very reminiscent of Terry Gilliam films, though the vibe is different). The plot is not the greatest but sometimes I rate the film up because it has great style and outstanding visuals.
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*The City of Lost Children will have you gripped throughout the entire film. *
The amazing futurist (Steampunk?) world the story is set in is a delight to behold, if not weird and dark all at the same time and demands your full attention fear you loose your way with the plot!
I love the characters in this film, they are almost straight out of Wonderland, a dark and twisted Wonderland at that. The story is a little odd, but compelling due to the strong acting and locations. Sometimes you do feel like you in some sort of twisted computer game rather than watching a film though!
Without doubt this is a fantastic film, set in a dark wonderland of oddball characters and story lines that will keep your eyes glued from start to finish.
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"Who stole the child's dreams? Krank, in his evil schemes. But the happy tale had a sting in its tail. The genius has a fit of pique, hear the genius shriek, the "genius" is up a creek."
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It's a dense, over-bloated film with more twisted ideas than it can possibly dish out gracefully, but it's so visually enticing and filled with enough intrigue that it is definitely worth the two hours of confusion. If a comparison is needed, think of it as the French version of "Brazil," without the political overtones.
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I loved its whole atmosphere and style. The world of this film is one I would like to visit.
Needless to say, the visuals are spectacular, but that only counts as part of the whole process and in terms of its narrative, The City of Lost Children doesn't have a definitive strength that could make it substantial. In fact there's very little that could be considered a common thread and I found that somewhat disappointing because the film's imbalance of its best characteristics and its weaknesses affect the whole package.
I love avant-garde films and films that break out of the mold, but The City of Lost Children doesn't have the attributes to position itself as an excellent choice in those genres.
Is it good? Yes. Indispensable? No.
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Production Company
Constellation,
Lumière Pictures,
Le Studio Canal+,
France 3 Cinéma,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
Cofimage 4,
Cofimage 5,
Studio Image Canal,
Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep),
Elías Querejeta Producciones Cinematográficas,
Tele München Fernseh Produktionsgesellschaft (TMG),
Eurimages,
Club d'Investissement Média,
MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Release Date Dec 15, 1995
Duration 1 h 52 m
Rating R
Tagline Where happily ever after is just a dream.
Awards
20/20 Awards
• 3 Wins & 5 Nominations
César Awards, France
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 3 Nominations
