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Arthur Christmas

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 37m
  • 69

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Sarah Smith

Producer:

Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Carla Shelley

Writer:

Peter Baynham, Sarah Smith

Release Date:

Nov 23, 2011

Runtime:

1hr 37m

Synopsis

Santa's clumsy son Arthur gets put on a mission with St. Nick's father to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than 2 hours.

Cast

  • James McAvoy
  • Hugh Laurie
  • Bill Nighy
  • Jim Broadbent
  • Imelda Staunton
  • Ashley Jensen
  • Marc Wootton
  • Laura Linney
  • Eva Longoria
  • Ramona Marquez

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Metacritic

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Based on 32 Critics
7.4

USER SCORE (140)

Generally favorable reviews based on 140 Reviews
75
Nov 21, 2011

In a genre - the animated holiday film - already overflowing with the sentimental, the silly Arthur Christmas is a most welcome treat to find stuffed into the cinema's stockings this holiday season.

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Metacritic review by Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
75
Nov 19, 2011

A yuletide fable that boasts Aardman Animation's peerless mix of whip-smart comedy and cheery heart.

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Metacritic review by Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Slant Magazine
80
Nov 17, 2011

A great, big joy. Even if you're a bit bah humbug, just delight in the supremely clever Aardman comedy.

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Metacritic review by Olly Richards
Olly Richards
Empire
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