The Red Balloon
1956, Fantasy, 34m
22 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
The Red Balloon invests the simplest of narratives with spectacular visual inventiveness, making for a singularly wondrous portrait of innocence. Read critic reviews
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Pascal the Boy
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Critic Reviews for The Red Balloon
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (1)
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November 24, 2011 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: A | Full Review… -
The story of a boy and his toy, The Red Balloon is widely praised for its narrative and visual "purity," but not enough is said about the movie's delightful manipulation.
April 26, 2008 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
A beautiful little meditation on childhood, on imagination literally taking flight.
December 13, 2007 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
As enjoyable for adults who wistfully view scenes of post-war France in all its black and white chicness, as it is for kids.
November 19, 2007 | Full Review… -
An utterly charming little story.
November 19, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Red Balloon
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Apr 29, 2016A marvelous, imaginative and magical short film (the only to have ever won an Oscar for best original screenplay) with a beautiful musical score and so many layers of meaning in its simple story that it should speak to most children and make any adult feel like a child again.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Mar 17, 2013Short, simple and mostly silent, "The Red Balloon" is a thoughtful, creative reflection on childhood, imagination and friendship, and its timeless story should resonate with everyone that sees it.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Mar 12, 2013Lamorisse's simple short view of life through the voyage of a red balloon is magical and inspired many a film maker in its aftermath. A nice breezy half hour flight.John B Super Reviewer
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May 03, 2012A sweet little film, very simple in its screenplay and with limited dialogue that means it will be appeal to all ages and nationalities. The balloon is the star and the way it moves around and follows the little boy is very cleverly done. The way the other children pick on the boy and then attack the balloon I suspect is symbolic and the beautiful ending was nicked by 'Up' many years later. A nice short film.David S Super Reviewer
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