Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard ( Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard ) ( Arthur 2: Arthur and the Great Adventure )

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard
Alternate Title: Arthur 2: Arthur and the Great Adventure
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
90 min + 112 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access
Teaser(s)
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Luc Besson

Written By:
Céline Garcia
Luc Besson

Actors:
Freddie Highmore ..... Arthur
Mia Farrow ..... Granny
Ron Crawford ..... Archibald (voice: English version)
Penny Balfour ..... Arthur's Mother
Doug Rand ..... Arthur's Father

Synopsis:

In the 1960s, 13-year-old Arthur stays with his grandparents in the holidays. He is befriended with a Maasai-like tribe called the Bogo Matassalai and with the Minimoys, tooth-sized, elfin beings, who all live there in the garden. The Bogo Matassalai grant Arthur a distinction regarding being one with nature, after succeeding in a series of tests, such as hugging a tree for hours, sleeping with a wild animal, and eating grass. The Bogo Matassalai are capable of transforming a person to a Minimoy. It is only possible every tenth full moon, at midnight. Arthur is about to undergo this procedure, to visit the Minimoys (who are expecting him and preparing a party for him), and especially his beloved wife Selenia.

In the 1960s, 13-year-old Arthur stays with his grandparents in the holidays. He is befriended with a Maasai-like tribe called the Bogo Matassalai and with the Minimoys, tooth-sized, elfin beings, who all live there in the garden. The Bogo Matassalai grant Arthur a distinction regarding being one with nature, after succeeding in a series of tests, such as hugging a tree for hours, sleeping with a wild animal, and eating grass. The Bogo Matassalai are capable of transforming a person to a Minimoy. It is only possible every tenth full moon, at midnight. Arthur is about to undergo this procedure, to visit the Minimoys (who are expecting him and preparing a party for him), and especially his beloved wife Selenia. A spider delivers to Arthur a grain of rice with the message 'help', which must come from the Minimoys, and makes it even more important for him to visit them. Arthur's father wants to kill bees, since Arthur is allergic to the stings. However, his grandfather Archibald objects because of his respect for nature.Therefore Arthur's father wants to take him home earlier than planned. At a gas station Arthur escapes from the car and returns to his grandparents house. The Bogo Matassalai attempt to transform him using a telescope, but this method fails due to clouds covering the full moon. Therefore Arthur asks the Bogo Matassalai to apply the alternative method, even though it is more dangerous. They agree. Arthur is wound into ropes, which are pulled more and more tight. The procedure is successful. It turns out that Maltazard sent the message to lure Arthur, so that Maltazard can use the passage back, which is available at the next noon. Thus he arrives in the world of humans, enlarged to their size. He is pleased to see that animals are afraid of him. Arthur is stuck in small size in the Minimoy kingdom, because the telescope to be used for his return has been destroyed by the passage of Maltazard. This could mean that he can only return after ten months. The film ends abruptly, the plot is continued in the following film, Arthur and the War of Two Worlds. The teaser at the end of the film shows a human Arthur being pursued by Maltazard soldiers in a grocery store, who he trips up by tipping a display of oranges down the aisle.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 02 July, 2010.

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