Review of A Monster in Paris

I really loved this film from the beginning, but my interest petered out after the halfway mark. The characters and voice acting are all very distinct and really draws the audience into their lives. The Parisian setting is well rendered and nostalgic (if a bit empty). The quirky scenes like the lab, the straw coat and the modified truck were all quite entertaining and creative. The musical sequences combining Franceour and the singer were also quite well done. However, the "Gaston" equivalent in this film was too single-minded and not quite as charming, so his single-minded pursuit of the "Beast" felt too contrived. What follows is an odd mishmash of unattended subplots, camerawork/editing that skips about and a hollow ending.