The Triplets of Belleville
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Metascore
91 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 135 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jean-Claude Donda, Michel Robin, Michèle Caucheteux, Monica Viegas
  • Summary: The story of a boy, his grandmother, his dog and his dream of winning the Tour de France. When the boy is kidnapped by two mysterious men during the race, the search leads to the megalopolis of Belleville and the renowned Triplets of Belleville, eccentric female music-hall stars from the '30s.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    Children may enjoy it, aside from the youngest, who might find it too weird for comfort. Its main audience is adults, though. And not just any adults, but those in the mood for venturesome fare that's both surreal and hilarious.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    100
    The movie itself is a nominee for Best Animated Feature, and it's good enough to pull a surprise upset over the beloved Finding Nemo. It's a mad masterpiece.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    80
    Chomet bows to the tradition of conventional animation even as he tests its limits.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    60
    The manic energy of the lively and outrageous opening sequence sets a tone and pace the film can't maintain.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 73
  3. Negative: 8 out of 73
  1. Harry
    10
    "The Triplets of Belleville" is one of the most charming, original and hilarious experiences I've ever had at a movie theater. It is a tribute to Silent movies but also a caricature of New York, Paris and Montreal. The animation simply tops anything Disney has ever made. How it didn't win best animated film at the Oscars is beyond me. This is one of the greats!… Expand
  2. AmyC.
    8
    Delightfully weird and beautiful. The music is wonderful.
  3. AlexOldOne
    6
    There was little communication of warmth between mother and son. The son barely acknowledged her existence. Missing that emotional connection, I just couldn't fully connect to the film despite its great production levels… Expand
  4. SimonC
    0
    This was unwatchably bad. My expectations for a good cartoon were completely and utterly dashed and I was left thinking that either the director or myself have some kind of thought disorder. Perhaps I am missing something but 'The Triplets' was so boring that the time I spent watching it was almost entirely wasted.… Expand

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