Arthur Christmas

2011

Arthur Christmas

Critics Consensus

Aardman Animations broadens their humor a bit for Arthur Christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength.

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The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic - a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns. -- (C) Sony Pictures

Cast

James McAvoy
as Arthur
Hugh Laurie
as Steve
Bill Nighy
as Grandsanta
Jim Broadbent
as Santa
Imelda Staunton
as Mrs. Santa
Ashley Jensen
as Bryony
Marc Wootton
as Peter
Laura Linney
as North Pole Computer
Eva Longoria
as Chief De Silva
Ramona Marquez
as Gwen
Michael Palin
as Ernie Clicker
Sanjeev Bhaskar
as Lead Elf
Robbie Coltrane
as Lead Elf
Joan Cusack
as Lead Elf
Rhys Darby
as Lead Elf
Jane Horrocks
as Lead Elf
Iain McKee
as Lead Elf
Andy Serkis
as Lead Elf
Dominic West
as Lead Elf
Peter Baynham
as Elf
Cody Cameron
as Elf
Kevin Cecil
as Elf
Kevin Eldon
as Elf
Rich Fulcher
as Elf
Bronagh Gallagher
as Elf
Pete Jack
as Elf
Danny John-Jules
as Elf
Emma Kennedy
as Elf
Seamus Malone
as Elf
Kris Pearn
as Elf
Alan Short
as Elf
Sarah Smith
as Elf
Adam Tandy
as Elf
Miggie Donahoe
as Pedro
Finlay Duff
as French Boy
Rich Hall
as Idaho Man
Clint Dyer
as Reporter
Donnie Long
as Reporter
Jerry Lambert
as N.O.R.A.D.
Deborah Findlay
as General
David Schneider
as General
Ian Ashpitel
as UNFITA OPS
Julia Davis
as UNFITA OPS
Kerry Shale
as UNFITA OPS
Tamsin Greig
as Additional Voices
Alistair McGowan
as Additional Voices
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Audience Reviews for Arthur Christmas

  • Dec 13, 2015
    I am not sure why I have not seen this film until now. A superb Christmas movie full of warmth, humour and festive magic. Check it out.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 17, 2015
    Inventive Brit bit about the life at the North Pole where the Claus family is at odds with one another, each with their own particular and opposing viewpoints. Can they leave their differences and unite to save Christmas? Of course they do, its a Christmas movie f'cryingoutloud. The fun is in the getting there, and there's plenty of that here. You will believe a reindeer can fly. No, really. They can. Its how Santa gets around. Whatta you mean you don't believe?!?
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Dec 31, 2014
    Humor, wit and humanity abound in this bright Christmas gem. It's a wonderfully innovative Christmas story with fantastic animation and great voice talent. I found it quite enjoyable.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Jan 13, 2014
    I personally encourage Sarah Smith to work independently... Sony Pictures Animation is a very uneven studio. Their quality varies throughout the time, and they do not seem to be engaging in the learning curve, that is, which each new project, they do not seem to learn how to adapt themselves to the new times. That means that each new project they release require an act of faith from the audience, given the unpredictability of the final outcome. Some Harry Potter cast actresses and actors along with other some famous names were not enough to make of this something even entertaining. In the end, it comes as an absolutely unforgettable ride with forced humor, failed sentimentalism and the most disturbing features of all: Justin Bieber singing in the ending credits!! Oh, shit! Cover your ears and run! 46/100
    Edgar C Super Reviewer
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