Movie Monday-The Triplets of Belleville!

This movie Monday I have chosen "The Triplets of Belleville." This film is such a gem and not many have heard of it, despite it's 2 Oscar nominations. The film was released in the U.S. however it is originally from France. The majority of the film has is told through pantomime which makes it unique. You never even notice the lack of talking since there is so much great animation not to mention the bizarre story of our sweet little Champion. The film also has an amazing soundtrack that got an Oscar nom.PLOT: An orphaned boy, Champion, is raised by his grandmother, Madame Souza. Her gift of a tricycle starts a craze for cycle-racing that becomes the cornerstone of their life together. After years of relentless training, Champion makes it to the Tour de France, the toughest cycling event in the world. Alas, Champion and a handful of other top competitors are mysteriously kidnapped by a pair of sinister crooks with hangdog expressions. Supported by her faithful sidekick, her fat and flatulent dog Bruno, Madame Souza sets off to rescue her beloved Champion. An epic adventure leads them across the Atlantic to a vast seaport metropolis named Belleville, headquarters of the notorious French mafia. Lost and confused in the threatening darkness of the great city, Madame Souza and Bruno encounter the Belleville Triplets, who, in their youth, were a glamorous close-harmony act. Now, these three batty old women are now a bizarre jazz combo. Mme Souza joins the band. At their very first gig, she discovers Champion is being held captive by the mafia Godfather himself! All hell breaks loose, and the chase is on!

RATING: PG-13 Despite the fact that this is an animated film it is not really for kids. It is not bad or anything it's just that it is about a guy who gets kidnapped and at the end there is some guns and such.

I had to put this picture in since it is one of my favorite parts. Champion has been training so hard and his sweet grandma is giving him a massage with the lawn mower.
Here is young Champion when he gets his first bike!