Arthur Christmas (DVD) [2011]

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Claus' and Bryony's help, all the male Clauses arrive at Gwen's house before she awakens, only to have all but Arthur quarrel about who gets to actually place the gift. Overall it works well, adding scale and scope to the vast interiors of the S1 and North Pole Headquarters, but sometimes feels a little flat in less dynamic frame compositions.

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Meanwhile, Steve finds true contentment as Chief Operating Officer while Bryony is promoted to Vice-President of Packing, Pacific Division. Arthur Christmas was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on 6 November 2012, in the US, [18] and 19 November 2012 in the UK. He comes out of retirement to help Arthur save Christmas, though his unfamiliarity with the modern world leads them into trouble. Rene Rodriguez of the Miami Herald stated that "the movie fails utterly at coming up with a story that merits all the eye candy.His eldest son, Steve (Hugh Laurie), has boldly upgraded Christmas with advanced technologies and a futuristic "S1" sleigh that looks more like a spaceship. It was the first film made by Aardman in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment and its subsidiaries (mainly Sony Pictures Animation), after they parted ways with DreamWorks Animation.

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In truth, 'Arthur Christmas - 3D' looks fantastic, is accurate to the theatrical presentation, and is nearly perfect.

Nonetheless, he is held in high esteem, and delivers a congratulatory speech to the enraptured elves. I was saddened when it didn't do blockbuster numbers in cinemas last year, but hopefully this charming, delightful, and intelligent film will find an audience on home video. Written by Fonce Mizell (as Alphonso Mizell), Freddie Perren, Deke Richards and Berry Gordy (as Berry Gordy Jr. film's superb visuals or lessen its dramatic impact, even if it's one day viewed with nostalgia rather than awe.

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During the Steve scenes there have been hints that he was meant to have a love interest in the film. real Santa to get the gift to its destination before Christmas is ruined for one young girl with high hopes and a willingness to believe. Rotten Tomatoes has Arthur Christmas at 92% on the Tomatometer (Certified Fresh) with a viewer rating of 79%. It shouldn't come as any surprise that Sony's 2D presentation of 'Arthur Christmas' in high definition is demo quality. For the week ending on November 11th, Sony Pictures' The Amazing Spider-Man topped the Blu-ray-only and overall package media charts.Sarah Smith directed the film, and among others, the voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Andy Serkis, Bill Nighy, Joan Cusack, Robbie Coltrane, and Will Sasso are featured. I personally wish there were more, but given the film's box officer performance, this is understandable. The consensus reads, "Aardman Animations broadens their humor a bit for Arthur Christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength.

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Along with the terrific British voice casting, Harry Gregson-Williams' score is certainly the highlight of the mix, as it shifts from its action-spy movie opening sequences to soaring and heart-warming adventure sequences as Arthur and his Grandfather fly across the world in a magical sleigh. Will this wonderfully naive young man lose his Christmas spirit thanks to the cynicism of those who are acting selfishly? Noticing that Arthur was the only one who genuinely cared about Gwen's happiness, the elder Clauses collectively realize that he is the sole worthy successor. The film's 3D includes a few pop-out moments, but generally sticks to building out the universe behind your display.

Which may explain why Steve made that expression on his face, especially since that they‘re not in a romantic relationship. Much to Steve's frustration, who has long anticipated succeeding his father, Santa announces he looks forward to his 71st. receives and makes it his mission to ensure that every child finds exactly what he or she wants under the tree. As a Blu-ray 3D, picture and audio are just shy of greatness and the 3D presentation is virtually identical, in terms of brightness and vibrancy, to its 2D sibling.