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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami

2012 · 105 min

A zany, good-natured jungle romp with slapstick, silly accents, and a CGI creature that keeps things light and family-friendly.

Directed by
Alain Chabat
Genres
Family, Adventure, Comedy
Overview
When reporter Dan Geraldo arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito, D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!
How it feels
Whimsical, absurd, warm and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Family, friendship, nature, ambition
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Alain Chabat
Genres
Family, Adventure, Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
  • absurdstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • friendship
  • nature
  • ambition
  • redemption
Places
  • wilderness
  • big city
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • animated
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour8
Realism3
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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