Arthur christmas is a britishamerican 3d computer animated fantasy comedy film produced by aardman animations and sony pictures animation, and distributed by columbia pictures. Justin biebers rendition of santa claus is comin to town, from his new christmas album under the mistletoe, will play over the film s end credits. Arthur christmas 2011 voices of james mcavoy, hugh laurie pg. Oct 04, 2011 the full theatrical trailer for arthur christmas has gone online. It was released on november 11, 2011, in the uk and on november 23, 2011, in the usa.
Arthur christmas feature international trailer 2011. Santas son arthur voiced by james mcavoy in arthur christmas 2011. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients. Mcavoy leads the cast as arthur, the goodnatured but clumsy younger son of santa. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing arthur christmas near you. Malcolm has just completed his 70th mission, totaling 140 years. When santa claus misses one childs house on christmas eve, santas youngest son takes it upon himself to deliver the present before sunrise. Santas jim broadbents clumsy son arthur james mcavoy sets out on a mission. 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. Grandsanta has made 70 missions, and santa malcolm has just completed his 70th mission, totaling 140 years. The film was released on 11 november 2011, in the uk, and on 23 november 2011, in the us. Arthur christmas 2011 sarah smith, barry cook, barry cook.
So how does santa deliver all those presents in one night. Nov 10, 2011 james mcavoy talks arthur christmas exclusive nov 27, 2011. So how does santa deliver all those presents in one night the answer. Parents need to know that arthur christmas is a heartwarming animated holiday adventure thats a fine pick for the entire family. It was released in the united kingdom on november 11, 2011, and then in the usa on november 23rd of the same year. In addition, the albums debut single, mistletoe, will be heard in.
The dvd provides pretty good picture and audio but skimps on supplements. Arthur christmas 2011 hd movie trailer 2 movieclips trailers. But at the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission. Nov 23, 2011 produced by aardman features in association with sony pictures animation, this funfilled holiday film introduces viewers to santas mischievous son arthur, who races to complete an important mission in time to ensure that this years christmas celebrations will go off without a hitch. The actor voices the title character in this aardman animation holiday adventure, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide. Farmageddon 2019, early man 2018, shaun the sheep movie 2015, the pirates. 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. I saw this film in the company of 180 middle school children, who seemed to very much enjoy it, as did we chaperones. Arthur christmas 2011 full trailer hd movie james mcavoy. Arthur christmas is a grinchstyle story of rekindled christmas spirit told from inside santas compound at the north pole. Santas jim broadbents exhilarating, ultrahightech operation hidden beneath the north pole.
Santa\s exhilarating, ultrahightech operation hidden beneath the north pole. Arthur christmas sony pictures animation wiki fandom. The full theatrical trailer for arthur christmas has gone online. Ashley jensen and james mcavoy in arthur christmas 2011 james mcavoy in.
So how does santa deliver billions of presents to every corner of the planet in just one night. James mcavoy talks arthur christmas exclusive nov 27, 2011. Arthur christmas, voiced by james mcavoy and hugh laurie the. Why not arthur kringle or son of santa or the like. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a christmas classic a. Anmated film from aardman has an eccentric charm that overcomes the. The 3d, cganimated family comedy arthur christmas, an aardman production for sony pictures animation, at last reveals the incredible, neverbefore seen answer to every childs question.
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. Arrived quickly and in good condition, we love this film as a family and is a firm favourite within our family, this film is about arthur christmas who is the son of santa, who is overlooked by his father due to his overbearing older brother, however as the film goes on you see that arthur has more christmas. Produced by sony pictures animation and aardman animations, and distributed by columbia pictures, it was released on november 11, 2011, in the uk and on november 23, 2011, in the usa. It is hinted in this movie that peter the elf marc wootton has a crush on. While it has some fun moments and gets better as it goes the project feels somewhat lackluster as a whole.
At the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas. It was released in the united kingdom on november 11, 2011, and. Arthur christmas is a 2011 britishamerican 3d computeranimated christmas comedy film, produced by aardman animations and sony pictures animation as their first collaborative project. At the center of the film is a story about 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. Deck the halls with excitement, fun and wonder in this new christmas classic. Sarah smith, peter lord, david sproxton, carla shelley. Everything you need to know about arthur christmas movie.
Nov 23, 2011 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. One brief scene of a group of startled wild animals and another of an angry homeowner wielding a gun may frighten very young kids, and there are a few jokes targeting parents like when grandsanta explains that in the old days, he once gave a double whiskey to. The film, produced by aardman animations for sony pictures animation, is slated for release november 23, 2011. But at the center of the film is a story about 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. Arthur christmas 2011 sarah smith, barry cook, barry. Now it is up to santas youngest son arthur to fix this slip up and make good on the promise of christmas. Aardman animation recent and upcoming movie credits. Fred claus was a fairly terrible film, so i hoped that arthur would manage more entertainment. Aardman animations broadens their humor a bit for arthur christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength. Produced by aardman features in association with sony pictures animation, this funfilled holiday film introduces viewers to santas mischievous son arthur, who races to complete an important mission in time to ensure that this years christmas celebrations will go off without a hitch. Kids will probably enjoy this as part of the christmas entertainment, but i cant give the film a strong recommendation. Arthur christmas 2011 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Jul 12, 2011 arthur christmas new trailer in theaters 1123. Finally, the answer to the incredible question asked by every child.
Arthur christmas is a fun childrens film that reveals the incredible answer to every childs question. Arthur christmas in 3d 2011 james mcavoy movie trailer. Everything you need to know about arthur christmas movie 2011. One brief scene of a group of startled wild animals and another of an angry homeowner wielding a gun may frighten very young kids, and there are a few jokes targeting parents like when grandsanta explains that in the old days, he once gave a double. I love movies that have a redemption thread woven into the plot, and there is very definitely such a thread in arthur christmas as arthur and his family work to overcome family disappointments and divisions. Nov 23, 2011 i saw this film in the company of 180 middle school children, who seemed to very much enjoy it, as did we chaperones. Arthur christmas is a 2011 britishamerican 3d computeranimated christmas comedy film. Arthur christmas is a 2011 3d computer animated christmas fantasy comedy film. Santas exhilarating, ultrahightech operation hidden beneath the north pole.
Rent, buy or watch arthur christmas movie now family video. Arthur christmas is an animated 3d film for children with plenty of jokes for. With the help of retired grandsanta and a rebellious young elf, arthurs on a lastsecond ride to give the final gift and bring wonder back to the holiday season. With the help of retired grandsanta and a rebellious young elf, arthur s on a lastsecond ride to give the final gift and bring wonder back to the holiday season. The film was directed by sarah smith, and it features voices of james mcavoy, hugh laurie, jim broadbent, bill nighy. Arrived quickly and in good condition, we love this film as a family and is a firm favourite within our family, this film is about arthur christmas who is the son of santa, who is overlooked by his father due to his overbearing older brother, however as the film goes on you see that arthur has more christmas spirit than his whole family put together, he is the one who answers all the letters. Impossible style, complete with millions of elves schooled in covert ops and a. But at the center of this movie is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, arthur james mcavoy, with an urgent mission that must be completed before christmas morning dawns.