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The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
Les Aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec
2010 107 min France 12+
★6.8
Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Mystery
Director: Luc Besson
📖 Based on the novel
«The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec»
byJacques Tardi
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Description
An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.
Budget:
$25M
Worldwide:
$34.6M
Starring
Louise Bourgoin
Actor
Mathieu Amalric
Actor
Gilles Lellouche
Actor
Awards
César Awards 2011
— Best Production Design
César Awards 2011
— Best Costume Design
Key opinion
The film receives polarized reviews, with audiences divided over whether its stylized, whimsical tone succeeds as a charming fantasy romp or fails due to a disjointed, thin plot. While its visual craftsmanship and production design are widely praised, the film's humor and character likability remain significant points of contention among viewers.
| Production | The stylized 1912 Paris setting and period costumes are visually impressive and effectively realized. | |
| Acting | Louise Bourgoin’s portrayal of the protagonist is a subject of significant disagreement, with some praising her sharp, chaotic charm and others finding her abrasive or unengaging. | |
| Humor | The humor is divisive; some viewers appreciate its light, quirky, and absurd tone, while others find the jokes outdated, crude, or simply unfunny. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being disjointed and lacking narrative cohesion, leaving some viewers confused or bored by the convoluted plot. |