Ruben Brandt, a gyujto

During watching this film with my wife in Budapest, i was shocked that Hungarian and Other EU creators did this amazing animated art movie with amazing creativity, in each scene, background music, others. It really deserve an Oscar

I was literally fascinated by the unique style of this film. However, without a deep knowledge of Western art history and connoisseurship of renouned paintings, I doubt that quite a few meaningful details were neglected while I was watching it. The entire picture was so engrossing that I was glued to the seat from start to end, in fear of missing any scene in it. It is at the same time humourous and significative.

I'm personally fan of Hayao Miyazake and I had some doubts about this movie. I thought "they can never do an animation as Miyazake did". But I was wrong. Soundtracks, artwork and everything was in order. 93 minutes of joy. I loved it.

It's 2012 Paris. Cat burglar Mimi steals Cleopatra's fan. The original target is the Regent Diamond but she gets distracted by the fan. Her employer is not happy. She contacts famed art therapist Ruben Brandt who is treating a group of troubled criminals. She recruits the group to steal with her. Meanwhile, Ruben is being haunted by art-based nightmares. He asks Mimi to steal the 13 art works that are haunting him. The animation style is modern art. I'm sure more sophisticated eyes would recognize the style and name the influences. The art works being shown are beyond my education. It doesn't diminish my admiration. It's compelling. I do wish the story has more energy to it. I would have concentrated on one art work and make this more a caper movie. The different skills of the group suggest that is in play but it doesn't make it a priority. I really like the style and I would like more from the story.