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!
Practical Effects
The Marsupilami puppet still looks better than most CGI.
Acting
Chabat and Debbouze's chaos energy is infectious.
Direction
Chabat directs himself with zero restraint, bless him.
Director
Alain Chabat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Marsupilami is a beloved Belgian comic creation by André Franquin, predating this film by decades of European childhood nostalgia.
Chabat spent years trying to make this after his 2002 Asterix success; Disney actually made a competing Marsupilami project that flopped first.
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