Arthur Christmas 3D
British animated Christmas fantasy from Aardman Animation (Wallace and Gromit, Flushed Away), from the writer of Borat and TV's I'm Alan Partridge.
James McAvoy voices Arthur, the son of Santa Claus (Jim Broadbent) and Mrs Claus (Imelda Staunton), and brother of Steve (Hugh Laurie). Together the family run a high-tech operation in the North Pole that allows Santa to deliver presents to all the world's children in one night.
Also involved is Bill Nighy, who plays 136-year-old Grandsanta, a curmudgeon who hates the modern world and thinks things were better when he delivered the presents, and Ashley Jensen (from TV's Extras, Ugly Betty), who voices ambitious elf Bryony from the Giftwrap Battalion.
- Director:
- Barry Cook ('Mulan')Sarah Smith (feature debut, TV's 'The Armando Iannucci Shows')
- Writer:
- Peter BaynhamSarah Smith
- Cast:
- James McAvoyJim BroadbentBill NighyHugh LaurieImelda StauntonAshley JensenMiggie Donahoe
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressA brisk computer-animated adventure clever enough to become essential yuletide viewing.
Total Film
pressThere are plenty of ho-ho-hos here, but there’s definitely something missing, and we don’t just mean the plasticine.
The Guardian
pressAn odd Anglo-American collaboration that will bring a little brief happiness to undemanding children.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAardman’s sparkling, inventive take on Santa truly delivers the holiday goods.
Empire Magazine
pressA great, big joy. Even if you’re a bit bah humbug, just delight in the supremely clever Aardman comedy.
Variety
pressA brisk computer-animated adventure clever enough to become essential yuletide viewing.
Total Film
pressThere are plenty of ho-ho-hos here, but there’s definitely something missing, and we don’t just mean the plasticine.
The Guardian
pressAn odd Anglo-American collaboration that will bring a little brief happiness to undemanding children.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAardman’s sparkling, inventive take on Santa truly delivers the holiday goods.
Empire Magazine
pressA great, big joy. Even if you’re a bit bah humbug, just delight in the supremely clever Aardman comedy.
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