HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami
Sur la piste du Marsupilami
2012FranceLanguage: frDirected by Alain Chabat★ 5.3
Available in English: subtitled
When reporter Dan Geraldo (Alain Chabat) 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 (Jamel Debbouze), 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!
Themes and style
Tone
whimsicalabsurdistwarmdark comedy
Pacing
escalatingepisodic
Story
journeyinvestigationpursuit
Emotion
belongingthe family you chooseloss of innocence
Themes
colonial historycaught between worldspoverty
Feel
fun scarycrowd pleaserrewatchable
Violence
mild