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Around the World in 80 Days
Le Tour du monde en 80 jours
2021 82 min Belgium, France, United States of America PG 6+
★6.5
Animation, Family, Comedy
Director: Samuel Tourneux
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Description
Passepartout is a young and scholarly marmoset who always dreams of becoming an explorer. One day, he crosses paths with Phileas, a reckless and greedy frog, eager to take on a bet to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days and earn 10 million clams in the process. Seizing the opportunity of a lifetime to explore the world, Passepartout embarks with his new friend on a crazy and exhilarating adventure full of twists and surprises.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$48,757
Starring
Damien Frette
Actor
Julien Crampon
Actor
Kaycie Chase
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
This animated adaptation of the classic adventure novel is generally viewed as a modest, child-friendly production. While some appreciate its distinct European aesthetic and faithful spirit, others criticize the erratic narrative structure and weak character development.
| Production | The film utilizes a vibrant visual palette that effectively captures the attention of a young demographic. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative frequently suffers from illogical scene transitions and a lack of clear character motivation. | |
| Humor | The humor relies on flat gags and one-note jokes that fail to resonate with older viewers. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the adaptation are split: some find it a faithful and inventive European retelling, while others view it as an incoherent deviation from Verne's original work. |