City Of Lost Children
Some people follow their dreams. Others steal them.
A gutsy little girl and a sentimental strongman (Ron Perlman) join hearts and hands to save a small boy's dreams from a madman's master plan.
Phenomenal French duo Jeunet and Caro deliver a fantastically-twisted fairy tale chock-full of curious characters, spectacular stunts and unforgettable visuals.
"A spectacular jaw-dropping movie! With its dazzling visuals, ingenious gadgets and state-of-the-art special effects, The City Of Lost Children is more than just a technological wonder: it's an adventure." - Stephen Saban, Details
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Original but weird - mariposa
Visually original and the story was unique! I guess it was just a little too out there for me. Plus I didn't quite agree to the subtle "romantic" undertone between Miette and One. Costumes were well designed. Though it is very refreshing to see a movie that's not so "Hollywood".
Overall, the movie was entertaining. Just keep an open mind.Dark and Marginally Enchanting - bamugo
Although "City of Lost Children" won't go into my list of movies that I'd watch again (few titles make it onto that list), there was little about it that I didn't enjoy. The setting was dark and mysterious - the characters properly whimsical. The plot was a little TOO obscure, and even the cinematography was slightly self-aware. All-in-all, "City" is very European.
As someone just beginning to dip his toes into euro-films, perhaps I have been spoiled by the likes of "Amelie" and "Chocolat" - "City", though ripe with whimsy, failed to connect with me deeply.
The saving grace of the film are the performances of the two lead children. One striving to be adult and fearless, the other innocently aloof to danger.
I would recommend it, but caution viewers to check high expectations at the door.Visually inventive- Dim on plotline. - aurevoir
The City of Lost Children is a visually stunning spectacle by master directors Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet of Amelie and Delicateson fame. It's the films frames and the lavish, extravagent, dimly shadowed, hell brazen sets that cut right through to the viewer. The film is masterfully directed- every shot is seemingly perfect with just the right angles and lighting. The result is a surrealist nightmare-scape and a story of unflinching hope for a set of innocent young children with their hearts alight, hopes high and their dreams echoing towards them in the distance.
A crude and mad scientist (Krank) is such a genious that he has the ability to recreate life. Completely deranged and misleaded- the scientist even believes a single tear drop could be his salvation- rushing around for an eye dropper at the instant a single tear falls down his cheek. Plungeoned by his sorrows and a dreamless, sad life- the mad doctor clones six children, abducted from the trash ridden, flooded, dark and somber streets to keep him company in his mechanical stilted labratory, isolated in a dark, stormy waterbed. Tormented by his own inability to dream- Krank seeks to steal the childrens dream to reverse his aging process and prolong his life...however, since the children are fearful of him, he only recieves their nightmares.
When a circus performer's brother is kidnaped by the cruel scientist, the man (cleverly named, "One") fellowed by a street orphan girl who steals for the Siamese Pieuvre to reach the platform in which Krank and his clan of eccentric helping hands reign, along with the children they're set out to free.
Dragged on by a often confusing plotline, the films extravagent visuals and effects make the piece worthwhile in its own. Truely eye opening, its direction and supremely beautiful, dark atmosphere make the film a noteworthy experience.
Highly recommended for anyone in the mood for something truely original. 5/5
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Original but weird - mariposa
Visually original and the story was unique! I guess it was just a little too out there for me. Plus I didn't quite agree to the subtle "romantic" undertone between Miette and One. Costumes were well designed. Though it is very refreshing to see a movie that's ...Dark and Marginally Enchanting - bamugo
Although "City of Lost Children" won't go into my list of movies that I'd watch again (few titles make it onto that list), there was little about it that I didn't enjoy. The setting was dark and mysterious - the characters properly whimsical. The plot was ...Visually inventive- Dim on plotline. - aurevoir
The City of Lost Children is a visually stunning spectacle by master directors Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet of Amelie and Delicateson fame. It's the films frames and the lavish, extravagent, dimly shadowed, hell brazen sets that cut right through to the ...