Produced by aardman features in association with sony pictures animation, this funfilled holiday film introduces viewers to santas mischievous son arthur, who races to complete an important mission in time to ensure that this years christmas celebrations will go off without a hitch. When santa claus misses one childs house on christmas eve, santas youngest son takes it upon himself to deliver the present before sunrise. Aardmans arthur christmas is that and more an endlessly amusing 3d. Arthur christmas is a 2011 3d computer animated christmas fantasy comedy film. While it has some fun moments and gets better as it goes the project feels somewhat lackluster as a whole. Arthur christmas is a grinchstyle story of rekindled christmas spirit told from inside santas compound at the north pole. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients. In addition, the albums debut single, mistletoe, will be heard in.
Finally, the answer to the incredible question asked by every child. Arthur christmas is a 2011 britishamerican 3d computeranimated christmas comedy film. Both boast semisimilar themes, as they involve santas relatives. It is hinted in this movie that peter the elf marc wootton has a crush on. Nov 23, 2011 produced by aardman features in association with sony pictures animation, this funfilled holiday film introduces viewers to santas mischievous son arthur, who races to complete an important mission in time to ensure that this years christmas celebrations will go off without a hitch. With the help of retired grandsanta and a rebellious young elf, arthur s on a lastsecond ride to give the final gift and bring wonder back to the holiday season. Arthur christmas 2011 sarah smith, barry cook, barry cook. Malcolm has just completed his 70th mission, totaling 140 years. But at the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission. Santa claus voice of jim broadbent is shown completing his 70th year as the whitebearded man who delivers toys to children around the globe on christmas eve. It was released in the united kingdom on november 11, 2011, and then in the usa on november 23rd of the same year. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a. Produced by sony pictures animation and aardman animations, and distributed by columbia pictures, it was released on november 11, 2011, in the uk and on november 23, 2011, in the usa. Why not arthur kringle or son of santa or the like.
But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas morning dawns. James mcavoy talks arthur christmas exclusive nov 27, 2011. Having completed his seventieth mission, malcolm is portrayed as far past his prime, his role in field operations largely relegated to that of a. At the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas morning dawns. Everything you need to know about arthur christmas movie 2011. Arthur christmas 2011 full trailer hd movie james mcavoy movie. Farmageddon 2019, early man 2018, shaun the sheep movie 2015, the pirates. The 3d, cganimated family comedy arthur christmas, an aardman production for sony pictures animation, at last reveals the incredible, neverbefore seen answer to every childs question. Santas jim broadbents exhilarating, ultrahightech operation hidden beneath the north pole.
Aardman animations broadens their humor a bit for arthur christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength. Santas son arthur voiced by james mcavoy in arthur christmas 2011. Arthur christmas is a 2011 britishamerican 3d computer animated christmas fantasycomedy film produced by sony pictures animation aardman animations and distributed by columbia pictures. Arthur christmas 2011 sarah smith, barry cook, barry. Impossible style, complete with millions of elves schooled in covert ops and a. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be. Santas jim broadbents clumsy son arthur james mcavoy sets out on a mission. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely. I saw this film in the company of 180 middle school children, who seemed to very much enjoy it, as did we chaperones. One brief scene of a group of startled wild animals and another of an angry homeowner wielding a gun may frighten very young kids, and there are a few jokes targeting parents like when grandsanta explains that in the old days, he once gave a double.
When firsttime feature director sarah smith set out to make arthur christmas. Nov 10, 2011 james mcavoy talks arthur christmas exclusive nov 27, 2011. In addition, the albums debut single, mistletoe, will be heard in select tv spots for arthur christmas. Deck the halls with excitement, fun and wonder in this new christmas classic. Fred claus was a fairly terrible film, so i hoped that arthur would manage more entertainment. Arthur christmas 2011 full trailer hd movie james mcavoy. Everything you need to know about arthur christmas movie. The film was released on 11 november 2011, in the uk, and on 23 november 2011, in the us. Aardman animation recent and upcoming movie credits. But at the center of this movie is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur james mcavoy, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas morning dawns. Kids will probably enjoy this as part of the christmas entertainment, but i cant give the film a strong recommendation. Parents need to know that arthur christmas is a heartwarming animated holiday adventure thats a fine pick for the entire family.
Arthur christmas is a fun childrens film that reveals the incredible answer to every childs question. Arthur christmas 2011 hd movie trailer 2 movieclips trailers. An inside look at behindthescenes artwork with filmmaker commentary aardman animation, inc. Arrived quickly and in good condition, we love this film as a family and is a firm favourite within our family, this film is about arthur christmas who is the son of santa, who is overlooked by his father due to his overbearing older brother, however as the film goes on you see that arthur has more christmas spirit than his whole family put together, he is the one who answers all the letters. The actor voices the title character in this aardman animation holiday adventure, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide. Santas exhilarating, ultrahightech operation hidden beneath the north pole. Arthur christmas 2011 voices of james mcavoy, hugh laurie pg. Justin biebers rendition of santa claus is comin to town, from his new christmas album under the mistletoe, will play over the film s end credits. The full theatrical trailer for arthur christmas has gone online. Jul 12, 2011 arthur christmas new trailer in theaters 1123. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing arthur christmas near you. Arthur christmas 2011 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
So how does santa deliver billions of presents to every corner of the planet in just one night. Arrived quickly and in good condition, we love this film as a family and is a firm favourite within our family, this film is about arthur christmas who is the son of santa, who is overlooked by his father due to his overbearing older brother, however as the film goes on you see that arthur has more christmas. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed. With the help of retired grandsanta and a rebellious young elf, arthurs on a lastsecond ride to give the final gift and bring wonder back to the holiday season. Mcavoy leads the cast as arthur, the goodnatured but clumsy younger son of santa. Nov 23, 2011 but at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas morning dawns. It was released in the united kingdom on november 11, 2011, and. Arthur christmas sony pictures animation wiki fandom.
So how does santa deliver all those presents in one night. One brief scene of a group of startled wild animals and another of an angry homeowner wielding a gun may frighten very young kids, and there are a few jokes targeting parents like when grandsanta explains that in the old days, he once gave a double whiskey to. The dvd provides pretty good picture and audio but skimps on supplements. Ashley jensen and james mcavoy in arthur christmas 2011 james mcavoy in. Oct 04, 2011 the full theatrical trailer for arthur christmas has gone online. The film was directed by sarah smith, and it features voices of james mcavoy, hugh laurie, jim broadbent, bill nighy. Anmated film from aardman has an eccentric charm that overcomes the. So how does santa deliver all those presents in one night the answer. Sarah smith, peter lord, david sproxton, carla shelley. Grandsanta has made 70 missions, and santa malcolm has just completed his 70th mission, totaling 140 years. Now it is up to santas youngest son arthur to fix this slip up and make good on the promise of christmas. But at the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas morning dawns. Nov 23, 2011 i saw this film in the company of 180 middle school children, who seemed to very much enjoy it, as did we chaperones. I love movies that have a redemption thread woven into the plot, and there is very definitely such a thread in arthur christmas as arthur and his family work to overcome family disappointments and divisions.
Santa\s exhilarating, ultrahightech operation hidden beneath the north pole. Arthur christmas is an animated 3d film for children with plenty of jokes for. Arthur christmas is a britishamerican 3d computer animated fantasy comedy film produced by aardman animations and sony pictures animation, and distributed by columbia pictures. The film, produced by aardman animations for sony pictures animation, is slated for release november 23, 2011. It was released on november 11, 2011, in the uk and on november 23, 2011, in the usa. At the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas. Arthur christmas in 3d 2011 james mcavoy movie trailer. Nov 11, 2011 arthur christmas is a britishamerican 3d computer animated fantasy comedy film produced by aardman animations and sony pictures animation, and distributed by columbia pictures. Arthur christmas is a 2011 britishamerican 3d computeranimated christmas comedy film, produced by aardman animations and sony pictures animation as their first collaborative project. Arthur christmas feature international trailer 2011. Arthur christmas, voiced by james mcavoy and hugh laurie the. Rent, buy or watch arthur christmas movie now family video.
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