The Computer-Generated Imagery is absolutely fabulous: it creates a fantastic and wonderful atmosphere kindly inviting the spectators to immerse themselves in the Paris of 1910, partially submerged by an exceptional flood. There is a lot of poetry and tenderness.

In the original version, the main characters are interpreted by Matthieu Chedid (better known under the pseudonym -M-),François Cluzet, the delicious and well-known Vanessa Paradis. The songs are beautifully interpreted with two versions of 'La Seine'. The first one is without -M-, with slight and voluntary low spirits. The second one, with -M-: this time Vanessa Paradis offers us an interpretation full of vitality and charm!

As a synthesis: a major cartoon for all the family. 6/7 of 10

In the US, the DVD for this film only has the English language version of this French cartoon. The same goes for Netflix. Interestingly, in Canada BOTH versions come on the DVD and I wish we had that option here in the States.

The story is odd to say the least. A flea is accidentally dosed with some chemicals and grows to human-size--larger, actually. However, an odd lady chanteuse falls sorry for the nice bug and helps hide him from baddies who want to destroy him and have convinced most everyone that the flea is a horrible monster. Together with her two male friends, the three humans have adventures with the flea and explore the streets and neighborhoods of Paris.

The plot to this film is okay, but what really impressed me was the nice computerized graphics. The film is nearly as nice looking as a Dreamworks or Pixar film but also has a look about it that is uniquely French. I particularly liked seeing Montmartre and Sacre Coueur--magnificent places that look even better in this nice film.

Overall, an enjoyable film that probably would appeal more to older children than young ones due to the style of characters and types of songs in the movie.

It's 1910 in Paris. Emile is a shy projectionist, and infatuated with the ticket taker Maud. His best friend Raoul is a wild inventor and delivery driver. As the pair of best friend make a delivery to the Botanical Gardens, Raoul makes a wild concoction that results in an explosion and a monstrous creature. With the help of singer Lucille, the gang must protect the monster from the Police Chief Maynott who wants the creature for his mayoral run.

The animation looks good but nothing unprecedented. However it's interesting to see a non-US animation that is up to date. The problem I have is the characters are just not that compelling. The jokes are too bland and not that funny. I guess I'm used to more adult humor with modern references. This seems old by comparison. The songs are forgettable. There is just something here that's lost in translation.