The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010)
- Original title
- Les Aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec
- Directed by
- Luc Besson
- Genre
- fantasy film, adventure film
- Country
- France, United States
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rated
- NR
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 1,496 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A journalist in 1912 Paris tries to revive an Egyptian mummy to save her sister. At the same time, a prehistoric flying reptile attacks the city.
whimsicalplayfulquirkylightheartedfast-pacedvisually stylishadventurousoffbeat
What happens
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (French: Les Aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec), released as Adèle: Rise of the Mummy in Malaysia and Singapore, is a 2010 French fantasy adventure film written, produced and directed by Luc Besson. It is loosely based on the comic book series The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec by Jacques Tardi. Set in 1912 Paris, the film follows the eponymous journalist and adventurer, played by Louise Bourgoin, as she attempts to revive a mummified Egyptian physician to save her comatose sister, all while a pterosaur terrorizes the city. Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche, and Jean-Paul Rouve appear in supporting roles. The film blends elements of adventure, comedy, fantasy, and steampunk. The film premiered at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival on 9 April 2010 and was released theatrically in France on 14 April 2010. It was a commercial success in France, and grossed $34.1 million worldwide. Critical reception was generally positive, with praise for Bourgoin's performance, the film's visual style, and its faithful yet dynamic adaptation of Tardi's whimsical tone. At the 36th César Awards, the film won Best Production Design for Hugues Tissandier. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Invasive (2010)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.