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Overview
- The new feature adaptation of Franquin’s character opened in French cinemas on February 4, directed by Philippe Lacheau and featuring Jamel Debbouze.
- Early notices are sharply divided, with Le Journal du Dimanche hailing it as Lacheau’s most accomplished work and Sud Ouest criticizing its uneven tone and suitability for young children.
- Lacheau says he aimed for a cross-generational film, yet some reviewers point to adult-leaning gags that complicate the family-friendly pitch.
- The production emphasizes practical effects, with Lacheau noting the Marsupilami puppet used complex animatronics, including 26 motors in the face, to achieve a lifelike presence.
- Industry attention is fixed on its commercial prospects, with TF1 Info calling it a major early-year test for French cinema and noting a reported €30 million budget and the troupe’s strong past box-office track record.