new gizmos and gadgets, including the formidable S-1, the North Pole's pride and joy aircraft capable of incredible propulsion and digital Most Christmas movies are usually about someone who has lost his or her way, and by learning the true spirit of Christmas, he or she solves a more personal issue. 'Arthur Christmas' evokes similar thematics, but flipped on its head. Arthur already embodies Christmas in ways the real Santa does not, or cannot. In fact, the stakes of the movie are more about Arthur's purity. Will this wonderfully naive young man lose his Christmas spirit thanks to the cynicism of those who are acting selfishly? During the Steve scenes there have been hints that he was meant to have a love interest in the film. Imelda Staunton as Margaret Claus, Malcolm's dedicated and talented wife, and mother of Steve and Arthur. [8] Arthur Christmas: Elf Run is the #1 Kids Game at UK App Store on First Weekend". PR Newswire. 18 November 2011 . Retrieved 28 January 2012.

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Then two things happen, throwing this perfected world into chaos. First, Santa decides not to retire, which sends Steve off pouting. And second, one toy -- a bicycle for a little girl -- goes undelivered. Steve and Santa appear content to let this one pass. It seems pride, image, and percentages are more important than the magic of Santa and Christmas. But don't forget about Santa's other son, Arthur. Arthur (James McAvoy) is a goofy, clumsy, loving young man who adores Christmas and Santa above all else. When he learns of the undelivered bicycle, he can't imagine a world where a little girl loses her faith in Santa, the greatest man in the whole world. Santa's bumbling son Arthur (voiced by James McAvoy) still gives the holiday the personal touch it deserves. He personally answers all of the letters

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During the celebrating of the delivery the elves are eating candy cane, some of them are pretending to be cigars. Michel, Brett (23 November 2011). "Movie review: 'Arthur Christmas' delivers a sleighful of fun". Morning Sun . Retrieved 26 December 2011. The film was originally set to be scored by Michael Giacchino and Adam Cohen. [4] But, both were replaced by Harry Gregson-Williams at the last minute, having a short span to score the film. The music was distinguished into two approaches on how the Santa Claus family sees Christmas, especially through details that determine the two distinctive characters. Gregson-Williams described the score is devoid of electronics and led by tunes, melody and themes. He used an ensemble orchestra containing 80 players, to provide a colorful orchestration. [15] The album was released on 14 November 2011 by Sony Classical. [16] Release [ edit ] Giardina, Carolyn (4 February 2012). " 'Rango' Wins Annie Award for Best Animated Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media, LLC . Retrieved 3 April 2012.

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Along with The Smurfs, this was the first time ever that Sony Pictures Animation released two feature films in one year.

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array of brilliant colors that will impress even the most difficult-to-please videophile. Christmas greens and reds really pop -- particularly Arthur's sweater