Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- witty
- breezy
- family adventure night
- lighthearted movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found it a polished, delightful old-school adventure with strong visual spectacle and Louise Bourgoin's charismatic lead, though the plot and dialogue were uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adèle Blanc-Sec drives the Egyptian expedition and Parisian investigation while remaining the film's central action hero.
Paris in 1911, the Louvre, Egyptian tombs, a pterodactyl, and reanimated mummies coexist in a playful fantasy world.
Adèle seeks a mummified doctor whose ancient medical knowledge could help cure her sister.
The film features eye-catching Egyptian tombs, Belle Époque Paris, museum dinosaur action, and polished visual effects.
Films like The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec, and why
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Shared old-school adventure spirit, period setting, fantastical creatures, and playful visual spectacle.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Shared comic-book fantasy, eccentric characters, brisk set pieces, and lavish production design.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Shared globe-trotting archaeological adventure, pulp mysteries, and charismatic female protagonists.
The City of Lost Children
Shared European comic-book sensibility, whimsical historical fantasy, and eccentric supernatural action.
Movie Details
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Release Date
- 2010-04-09
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (1517)
Cast
- Louise Bourgoin
- Mathieu Amalric
- Gilles Lellouche
- Jean-Paul Rouve
- Jacky Nercessian
- Philippe Nahon
- Nicolas Giraud
- Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
- Gérard Chaillou
- Serge Bagdassarian
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec about?
- An audacious Belle Époque novelist races from Egyptian tombs to monster-haunted Paris to save her sister through a bizarre resurrection scheme.
- What is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec as mild.
- What did critics think of The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?
- Critics broadly found it a polished, delightful old-school adventure with strong visual spectacle and Louise Bourgoin's charismatic lead, though the plot and dialogue were uneven.
- Which films are like The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?
- Films with a similar feel include The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The City of Lost Children.
- How long is The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?
- The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec?
- In United States, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
