Arthur and the Invisibles poster
Luc Besson's last film title changed from the book's Arthur and the Minimoys
See the poster for Arthur and the Invisibles. This movie (reportedly Luc Besson's last) hits theatres in January 2007.
(Source: Jo Blo)
Due to misplaced ideas about American ethnocentricity, some suit decided that there was something wrong with the original title for this flick, Arthur and the Minimoys (also the title of Luc Besson's children's book), changing it to Arthur and the Invisibles.
This is the type of thinking that resulted in the American edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone having the bizarre title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (because Americans apparently don't know what the word 'philosopher' means). Yeesh.
The movie is about 10-year-old Arthur, who tries to save his grandmother's house from demolition by looking for the fabled treasure of the Minimoys, tiny people who live in harmony with nature.
I've always liked Luc Besson's work: movies such as Léon (aka The Professional), La Femme Nikita and The Fifth Element are a good indication why he's called "France's greatest living director." I haven't read the book yet, but I will definitely keep my eyes out for it. Check out the full size poster here.
In other news, Luc Besson has confirmed that Arthur will be his last film. At the ancient age of 47, he's decided that he has said all he wants to say, and now he wants to retire. Read all about it here.
