Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
Seen it?2009 | 93 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$79 million worldwide on a $87 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luc Besson
- Freddie HighmoreArthur Montgomery
- Mia FarrowGranny
- Logan MillerJake
- Robert StantonArmand
- Penny BalfourRose Montgomery
- Ron CrawfordArchibald
- Jean Bejote NjambaChief Matassalai (voice)
- Lou ReedMaltazard (voice)
- Selena GomezSelenia (voice)
- Jimmy FallonPrince Betameche (voice)