Moomins on the Riviera

Name: Moomins on the Riviera
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: December 4, 2015
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 59

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| Release Date: December 4, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: The Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My, in search of adventures of their own, set sail for the Riviera, where, after a journey fraught with menacing storms and desert island dangers, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomin learns that jealousy’s sting is the most painful of all. When Moominpappa befriends anThe Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My, in search of adventures of their own, set sail for the Riviera, where, after a journey fraught with menacing storms and desert island dangers, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomin learns that jealousy’s sting is the most painful of all. When Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name ‘de Moomin’, an exasperated Moominmamma retires to the relative calm of their trusty old boat, to wait for her family to come to their senses. For the very first time, the unity of the Moomins is threatened.… Expand

Director: Hanna Hemilä and Xavier Picard

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 80 min

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Empire Staff (Not Credited)

Dec 3, 2015

The Moomins’ adventure is, despite its French joie de vivre, full of the knowing wit and wry Nordic wisdom which have ensured their popularity since 1945. A treat for the whole family. Read full review

Time Out London Dave Calhoun

Dec 3, 2015

This is a simple, sweet tale about the basic pleasures of home and hearth, rendered unflashily in a delightful style of hand-drawn animation that employs a beautiful array of warm pastel colours. Read full review

The Telegraph Mike McCahill

Dec 3, 2015

Gradually, the simplicity yields an idiosyncratic charm. Read full review

Jamie Neish

Dec 3, 2015

Adopting a laid-back, effortlessly charming approach from the start, Moomins on the Riviera drifts through its short but sweet run time at a welcome pace. Read full review

The Guardian Steve Rose

Dec 3, 2015

The tone is gently mischievous rather than exhaustingly wacky. Read full review

Charles Solomon

Dec 3, 2015

"Riviera" suffers from a weak story with an obvious ending. Read full review

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hinojl151

Dec 3, 2021

A slice-of-life movie, The Moomins gives the viewer a look into the simplistic and traditional lives of these creatures who live in Moominvalley. I know to many people unfamiliar with the franchise, or those who do not like movies that are slow, may find this movie boring. At the height ofA slice-of-life movie, The Moomins gives the viewer a look into the simplistic and traditional lives of these creatures who live in Moominvalley. I know to many people unfamiliar with the franchise, or those who do not like movies that are slow, may find this movie boring. At the height of flash animation and 3D computer graphics, Moomins On The Riviera is computer cell that has a very smooth and natural look. Overall, I enjoy the movie for it's wonderful characters, great atmosphere, and and soothing music… Expand

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