HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami

2012 · 105 min · FR · PG-13 · 5.3 (906 votes)
Dir. Alain Chabat · Starring Alain Chabat, Jamel Debbouze, Fred Testot, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Timsit, Géraldine Nakache · Music Bruno Coulais
FamilyAdventureComedy

When reporter Dan Geraldo arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito, D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!

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This film feels like a vibrant, sun-drenched romp through an exotic world, brimming with playful energy and a sense of wide-eyed discovery. It's a lighthearted, propulsive adventure that evokes the joy of childhood wonder, wrapped in a colorful, comic-book aesthetic. Expect mischievous fun and feel-good escapism.

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