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A Brilliant Conflict

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Blistering performances.

Arthur Christmas (2011): Dir: Sarah Smith / Voices: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy, Ashley Jensen: This holiday gem addresses the idea of Santa as oppose to what we view as a figure. Arthur is Santa's son who answers every letter. His older brother Steve has advanced the North Pole past sleighs and reindeer to a massive ship that he can communicate with from the North Pole. He hopes to be the next Santa since his father has just completed his 70th year on the mission. Central plot regards a gift that was accidentally not delivered. Arthur is frantic and sees every child as valuable. Steve however, sees this as petty and that mistakes sometimes occur. Arthur sets out with his grandfather who still conceals the old sleigh and reindeer, and they set off to deliver that one gift before sunrise. Director Sarah Smith is backed with an interesting concept but the structure is just one mistake after another although the landing is Africa is hilarious. The ending is to no surprise, and the whole issue of Santa's legacy goes against traditional narratives but the digital world presented is sparkling and a sight to behold. James McAvoy voices the resourceful Arthur whose Christmas spirit flourishes without restrain. Hugh Laurie voices Steve whose frustration leads to compromise until he faces facts. Jim Broadbent voices Santa who may need to hand down his duties. Bill Nighy voices grand-Santa who believes in tradition. Finally there is Ashley Jensen who plays a high spirited elf. Exciting holiday animation about our image of Santa verses his spirit of giving. Score: 7 / 10

It's hard these days to be an animated movie that's not Pixar or (more and more) Dreamworks. This movie kind of fell short for me, but wasn't too bad.Arthur Christmas is an interesting take on the Christmas narrative that seems a bit too dark and a little all-over-the-place.By dark, I mean, it focuses entirely on the Santa Claus line, while apparently belittling everyone from the Elves to Mrs. Claus. I expect a bit more cheer, or at least recognition, in my holiday flicks, but this movie never offered it. It's a simple, cheap (time, emotion, etc) film to watch, but don't expect yourself to be brimming with joviality after.

It's not Arthur from the 2011 remake.Not either Arthur from TV.This is the story of Arthur the son Santa Clause.In this version Santa Clause and his friends are living on a spaceship.The minions are using the latest technology, as they are traveling out to deliver presents.But, a child is missing as Arthur and his friends travels around the globe to find Trelew.That ranks from being stranded in Africa, and Trelew in Mexico too.The characters are fun and lively, and there are also a lot of emotion.In the animation category it's top notch.From the various gizmo's, and to the spaceship.This was worth the Golden Globe nomination.10/10

I went to see this movie at the theatre with the kids from my school. They loved it! I was doubtfully and not a little. The Santa Claus family wear army clothes and are very, how can I put it, "right wing thinking" in their attitude... Then, comes an invasion of extra-terrestrials and the "Claus" family shoot at them to destroy them. The extra-terrestrials don't even attack... At this moment, I was really wondering what kind of twisted message this movie delivers to the kids. In my opinion, not a good one at all. I don't understand how actors like James McAvoy, Bill Nighy or Imelda Staunton got involved in this movie but I hope they regretted. I give this movie 1. To avoid at any price if you don't want your kids to become haters of the unknown, of the strangers...