Arthur And The Invisibles (DVD)

This film has a really fantastic cast. Freddie Highmore, Madonna, David Bowie and Snoop Dog lead an impressive cast in a wonderfully glossy and beautifully animated fantasy adventure.

Madonna is feisty and sassy as the beautiful princess/empowered female, Freddie Highmore is charming if scary-looking as the hero, ten-year old Arthur and even though he appears about three quarters into the film, David Bowie still manages to steal the show as the deliciously evil villain, Malthazar, ahem, sorry, Evil M.

I've read the books upon which the film is based and they were equally brilliant although the film modernises it a bit more, exchanging the ancient tavern for a flashy night-club. 'I like this kid' declares the evil wizard as Arthur flatters his vanity in an attempt to save his friends lives.

I thought David Bowie's character should have gotten his own evil song. Something reminiscent of the Evil Fairy Godmother's Bonnie Tyler impersonation perhaps.

Nevertheless, well worth watching and once the critics have spent their feeble arrows it will do very well.

It is a masterpiece for kids and adults alike. Touching, magical, capturing, and technically superb will not disappoint the fans of the fantasy genre. It moves back and forth between the real world, and a fantastic subterranean one, all action taking place above and below a farmhouse garden.

Easily Recommended!!!

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Great film Kids love it. Kept them seated and watching. I enjoyed it too. Nice to sit and have a break from all the hustle and bustle of christmas shopping.

I bought this DVD as my children saw it advertised and really enjoyed the trailers for it.
The film takes you into a complete fantasy land of tiny invisble people. It has great animation and story line. There is nothing to dis-like about this film. It had my three children glued to screen. Definately one to watch!!

This is an excellent family/children's adventure story with an all-star cast including Mia Farrow, Freddie Highmore, Madonna, Robert DeNiro, among others. Split between live action and animation, this is a fast paced movie sure to please. So go see it!

We loved this movie at the cinema and we were delighted to be able to buy it at a reasonable price on eBay. It is a fantastic story of a little boy trying to save his grandparents home from a property developer. The acting and animation are excellent, and the storyline is plausible and easy to follow. A truly superb film that captures imagination, and emotions brilliantly!! Adored by me and my 8 year old daughter. A+++ recommendation for all ages.

I bought this DVD after seeing a preview of it on another DVD bought off ebay. Thought it would be a good thing to keep the children happy and my daughter who is nearly 3 adores it and watches it every day (mores the pity). Bought it from ebay as it worked out cheaper than if bought from amazon or play.com.

have wanted to update dvds for the children for a little while.this was one film id been looking for.the price was fab and it arrived very quickly.would use this seller again.

Very good film with lots of funny moments suitable for all ages hadnt seen it before i bought the dvd but glad i did as we have watched it over again very funny and good story even my 4yr old sat down and watched it all the way through so it must be good!

The film as a whole is amazing and very well thought out.The running time is a perfect length too.There is nothing I dislike aboout the film.I decided to buy this item because I watched it previously a number of amount of times on t.v therefore decided to buy it to add to the collection.

My son loves this film and i bought it for part of his xmas and he is gonna be so happy he has it so he can watch it whenever he wants. It is very good storyline its good adventure story an it is funny as well.

A great family film. Full of fantasy and adventure. Great story line. My son loves this film and watches it alot. Animation is brilliant.

This item was bought to replace one that the kids played often and which we lost. The cost was reasonable ,delivery time very quick and the dvd. arrived undamaged and in excellent condition.

my kids love this film cos cartoon and film together is very good action for family movies. also good subtitles for the deaf .

I quite liked this film. The plot is also quite good. The acting is superb and the voicing is also good. Freddie highmore (a very good actor) is brilliant. This film is one for the whole family. recommended

We purchased this for the kids but it soon turned out to be very grpping all round entertainment for all the family!

I bought this film for my daughter. The film is partially live but a good deal of cartoon.It is about a boy and his grandparents who need money to keep the house they live in.The grandfather disappears and its up to Arthur to save the day.An underground city in the garden! Good,honest childrens film.Enjoyable and entertaining.Would be suitable for all ages.

my children realy wanted to see this film.when it arrived it was perfect condition with the origial stickers that came with it.my kids loved the film.they were off school with chicken pox so we watched film about 5 times.thank you.

We bought this film because our daughter saw the film on sky and drove us mad until we bought it for her and the quick delivery was appriciated as well thank you very much. A very good e-bayer i would recommend to anybody.

get this if you have a 2 yr old plus my boy loves it and has nearly worn it out,it begins in normal humans then into a animated character ,its full of tense moments

A really enjoyable film. Entertainment for all the family with a good and different storyline. Well worth watching (if only once!)

I saw the film on Sky movies and new that my neices and nephews would love it on a wet afternoon. The mix of real life and fantasy is lovely.

i was personally quite dissapointed with this film as the theatre trailers had already portrayed the best parts falsly indicating that a fantastic story awaits. however the story was very slow and the brilliant animations were ruined by the poor script and lack of any comedy.
we as a family didnt get the chance to see it in the cinema and were really very dissapointed with this DVD.
ok to watch once but not again and again as you can do with so many others.

This is a great film for adults aswell as children.The story starts where a young boy by the name of Arthur his Grandfather goes missing.He sets out on a magical journey & enters the world of the Invisibles to recover some very important treasure & to try and find his Grandfather.Along the way meeting lots of amazing characters and vilans.Includes the incredible voices of Madonna, Robert De Niro,Snoop Dog & David Bowie.I bought this as i have a young daughter & this film was just the thing for a rainy Saturday night in.Great Fun for all the family.

Rented this out then had to buy it, just a lovely story with a brilliant young actor, Freddie Highmore as the lead. The animation is brilliant and the cross over from real world to animation has been done perfectly. An added bonus is all the famous actors who voice the animated characters. Can't wait for my baby to be old enough to watch this.