The Triplets of Belleville
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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critics What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

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  • 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. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Rick Kisonak
    100
    Breathtakingly inventive story.
  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    100
    With a bit of Tintin and Tati, Charlie Chaplin and Wallace and Gromit echoing in the pacing and comic sensibility, Triplets of Belleville conjures up a world that's totally surprising and sublime.
  4. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    90
    Sly, inventively drawn, brilliantly executed cartoon.
  5. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Gregory Weinkauf
    90
    An animated extravaganza of Gallic wit and soul that delivers more wild humanity than many of the year's live-action features. In a word: go.
  6. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    83
    Most of the magic of this unusual movie comes from the freshness, imagination and sweet spirit of its animation, which is blissfully its own thing and does not show the influence of any of the reigning forces in the art form.
  7. 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. PaulH
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    Wonderfully strange, one of the most beautiful animated cartoons in years.
  2. JustinS.
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    Wildly imaginative. Represents film making at its best, a terrific illustration of the power of visuals over mere words. The filmmakers set out to push the boundaries of traditional animation (with some help from computers) and succeeded brilliantly.… Expand
  3. Harry
    Nov 17, 2008
    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
  4. SolC.
    Jan 22, 2006
    9
    Brilliant.
  5. DevonS
    Apr 27, 2008
    8
    The most imaginative animated feature film I have ever seen. Even Disney couldn't have done it any better.
  6. AlexOldOne
    Nov 18, 2012
    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
  7. RobertY.
    Feb 26, 2008
    0
    Shame there isn't such thing as -1000. This is probably the most boring film i have ever see. ( i had to suffer this film in my French lesson) i nearly lost the world to live it is so lame and i thing the only use it has is to torture people. its like this film site gives all the bad films bad marks and the good films bad marks. whatever this website says i want you in most cases to think the opposite.… Expand

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