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France, Germany, Spain · 1995
Rated R · 1h 48m
Director Marc Caro
Starring Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon, Judith Vittet, Daniel Emilfork
Genre Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure
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An old and decrepit scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping to slow the aging process. But he makes a mistake in taking young Denree whose circus strongman father and gutsy best friend are determined to save him.
With its fine performances, gorgeous sets, incredible special effects, imaginative story line, beautiful score (by frequent David Lynch collaborator Angelo Badalamenti), and knockout cinematography, The City of Lost Children is very much worth seeing.
San Francisco Examiner by Barbara Shulgasser
I'm not really sure who would enjoy this movie.
Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt
This delirious film is overflowing with energy and effects, but it lacks the heart and soul that would have made it important as well as impressive.
ReelViews by James Berardinelli
For those who enjoy the offbeat, The City of Lost Children is worth taking the time and effort to find.
Chicago Reader by Jonathan Rosenbaum
Sadly, the technical logistics seem to have impeded the dreamlike flow a movie like this requires.
The City Of Lost Children is as great a film as you thought "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was when you were five years old.
San Francisco Chronicle by Peter Stack
Children, and adults with adventurous taste in movies, will find this among the most eye-popping big-screen experiences in ages.
Chicago Sun-Times by Roger Ebert
I am not one of you. But I have enough of you in me to pass along the word. Far out.
The New York Times by Stephen Holden
The movie is best appreciated as a collection of whimsical toys drawn from a fantasy grab bag that encompasses everything from Grimm's fairy tales to "Star Wars."
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