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L'extravagant voyage du jeune et prodigieux T.S. Spivet

Original title: The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet
  • 2013
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  • 1h 45m
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Kyle Catlett in L'extravagant voyage du jeune et prodigieux T.S. Spivet (2013)
From Jean-Pierre Jeunet, visionary director of Amelie, comes an extraordinary 3D adventure about a gifted child with a passion for science.
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A 10-year-old scientist secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother, and travels across the country aboard a freight train to rec... Read allA 10-year-old scientist secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother, and travels across the country aboard a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institution.A 10-year-old scientist secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother, and travels across the country aboard a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institution.

  • Director
    • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
  • Writers
    • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
    • Guillaume Laurant
    • Reif Larsen
  • Stars
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Judy Davis
    • Callum Keith Rennie
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
    • Writers
      • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
      • Guillaume Laurant
      • Reif Larsen
    • Stars
      • Helena Bonham Carter
      • Judy Davis
      • Callum Keith Rennie
    • 64User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations total

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    The Young And Prodigious T.S. Spivet: Crickets And Insects
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    The Young And Prodigious T.S. Spivet: Can I Help You?
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    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Dr. Clair, Mother
    Judy Davis
    Judy Davis
    • Ms. Jibsen
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Father
    Kyle Catlett
    Kyle Catlett
    • T.S. Spivet
    Niamh Wilson
    Niamh Wilson
    • Gracie
    Jakob Davies
    • Layton
    Rick Mercer
    Rick Mercer
    • Roy
    Dominique Pinon
    Dominique Pinon
    • Two Clouds
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Ricky
    Richard Jutras
    Richard Jutras
    • Mr. Stenpock
    Mairtin O'Carrigan
    • Lecturer
    Michel Perron
    Michel Perron
    • Train Station Guard
    Dawn Ford
    Dawn Ford
    • Marge
    Harry Standjofski
    Harry Standjofski
    • Policeman
    Susan Glover
    Susan Glover
    • Secretary
    James Bradford
    James Bradford
    • Leonard, Smithsonian President
    Leni Parker
    Leni Parker
    • Doctor Ferrano
    Kyle Gatehouse
    Kyle Gatehouse
    • Student Butte Museum
    • Director
      • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
    • Writers
      • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
      • Guillaume Laurant
      • Reif Larsen
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    8Mcfarlanej

    Sweet and charming

    It's easy to fall in love with this tale of the ingeniously, slightly magical story of The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet. The story is touching, and quite charismatic, and the little boy is presented as quite a believable genius. Without being presenting as being too intelligent or arrogant and thus putting the audience off. He's both intelligent and likable, and modest too. Whilst charming and witty it's not exactly funny. Then again it's not a comedy. Now this is not a bad thing, as the film works really well for it.

    The film comes across as this little humble tale of something possibly real, and emotionally touching, whilst being both enlightening and saddening at times. Nothing like 'Home Alone' or any of those sorts of movies. It's just that I can see how to some, the film may be perceived as being somewhat bland, and in some ways yes, but for the most part no. You really will become greatly involved all the way throughout the movie. The cinematography is brilliant, as you would expect from Jean Pierre Jeunet, director of Amelie and Micmacs etc. It accompanies the magical style and point of view that T.S. Spivet holds, without overpowering the film as a whole. The screenplay is brilliant, really working off of the original books. In addition, every character feels essential. It doesn't waste time with characters unneeded, and feels much more compact for it. The story has many a twist and turn in store for you and will make you well up inside. The reason mainly being in the ending, where there is a major plot point, and we can feel every emotion possible from every single character, because by the end, you really have grown to love them. You've connected with them, and you feel for them. Slightly strange at times and brilliantly acted, to which, I see great things in-store for Kyle Catlett (T.S. Spivet). T.S. Spivet is definitely one to watch with the entire family. Prepare yourselves, hearts will be uplifted. There's only two flaws with this movie... some people may feel like it's not "entertaining" or "funny" enough, to which it's not supposed to be... It's touching, brilliant and a really adventure, (And do you know what, it's a little bit funny too). The second flaw, is that some of the characters are a little bit of a caricature, especially with the stereotypical police officer and Two Clouds just being thrown in for good measure, where they just act as fillers, however, as fillers go, they're still really good.

    Final Grade: A-

    Not quite Jeunet's best work, but it does the trick. Original and clever, and connects emotionally... and a little bit surreal. The Jean Pierre hat-trick has been successfully pulled off. A worthwhile watch.

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    prescottjudith

    Jean-Pierre Jeunet visually masterful take on Reif Larsen novel

    Only a director with the creativity and imagination of Jean-Pierre Jeunet would attempt to bring to the big screen in English the best-selling novel by Reif Larsen "The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet". The book, described by author Stephen King as a combination of "MarkTwain, Thomas Pynchon and Little Miss Sunshine", is illustrated with charts, lists, sketches and maps to help recount the adventures of the quirky, gifted 12-year-old boy of the book's title . Jeunet has faithfully reproduced the visual elements of the novel to recreate the offbeat world of T.S Spivet and the use of a 3D format is perfectly suited to breathing life into T.S.'s illustrations which Jeunet's does by drawing on his trademark mix of poetry and fantasy. But the plot does not lift from the page and the young boy's eventful journey seems flat and doggedly two-dimensional.

    The adventure starts off promisingly enough. T.S.Spivet (Kyle Catlett) lives on a farm in the 'Big Sky Country' of Montana with his amateur entomologist mother (Helena Bonham Carter), his cowboy father (Callum Keith Rennie) and elder sister (Niamh Wilson). A phone call to the ranch from the prestigious Smithsonian Institute in Washington informs the young Spivet that he has won a prize for one of his inventions. Since the death of his twin brother in a shooting accident, Spivet's mother and father have sidelined the surviving son. Feeling neglected and un-loved, T.S. decides to travel on his own to Washington to accept his prize. The journey takes him across America on a freight train and into a series of encounters with a gallery of colourful characters.

    While the scenes in Montana are a triumph to Jeunet's bold, sweeping breadth of vision, once Spivet hops on the train, the action, conversely begins to falter. The characters he meets could have come straight from a cartoon strip – ageing sailor Two Clouds (Dominique Pinon) is a dead ringer for Popeye – and they add little or nothing to the narrative or the tone of the film.

    As the lead actor, Catlett carries a lot of responsibility for one so young. No one can deny he is as cute as a button – with his oversized trousers and constant puzzled look – but he lacks the range of emotions needed to create real empathy. This may explain why a film about grief remains oddly unmoving until a a scene towards the film's finale which seems unashamedly designed to pull the heart strings. This latest Jeunet is undoubtedly a glorious visual treat, but it lacks the magic and mystery of 'Amélie' his most successful film to date. I
    9IndustriousAngel

    Unusual for Jeunet - but a wonderful film!

    Jeunet is, for once, operating outside his usual "comfort zone" and that's not a bad thing at all. While I have come to love him for his unique style, quirky colours, sharp textures and character actors caught by fisheye lenses, sometimes it pays to do something a little more restricted. As a comparison, Lynch's "Straight Story" comes to mind - a director known for decidedly non-mainstream sensibilities shoots a "simple" road movie. And since "The Straight Story" is my favourite Lynch film, that's no small praise! Of course, there's some of Jeunet's trademark whimsical, playful optics on screen, but they never become mere gimmicks but always enhance the storytelling. And some - or probably all - of the most impactful scenes are really simple shots - no gimmicks, no gags, just faces and landscapes. While Jeunet's last, "Micmacs", lost itself a bit among all the optical fireworks and gags, this film here keeps it straight and focused and I liked it only the better for it. Also, the pace is much slower than usual (again, very like "The Straight Story") - most scenes are longer than strictly necessary, giving them time to settle in.

    The weakest point may be the actors - the children are not as good as those in "City of lost Children", and most of the grown-ups are a bit one-dimensional. The nice exception being Helena Bonham-Carter who delivers a really fine performance, nuanced like you wouldn't have thought she still had it in her after all the hammed-up roles from the last years.

    Overall, probably my second-favourite Jeunet film (have seen it only once at the moment, maybe I'll have to rewrite it a bit after more viewings), highly recommended - and I really hope he does some more "mainstream" projects like this where his playfulness doesn't drown the story!
    8clarkmick33

    Charming for all ages

    The Young and Prodigious T.S Spivet is a breath of fresh Mid Western air among all the rubbish of cinema today. Its Charming without being overbearing, its smart without being technical and odd without being weird.

    The cast do a really good job at acting and the playful (although unrealistic)characters are charming. The cinematography really explores small details as well as large. The props of vintage equipment and quirky items of the past will resonate with those who watch the film.

    I think most people who see this film will leave feeling happier and will take note of the magic of life as T.S Spivet does. Its a pure escapist film. Watch and enjoy this little slice of movie magic with a with your favorite mug, blanket and good friend.
    9A_Different_Drummer

    should not be reviewed in a conventional manner

    Even seasoned reviewers will tell you, in confidence, that there are some films which should not be reviewed by conventional means. This is one of them.

    I am guessing I have seen several dozen films that try in their own fashion to capture the essence, the nub, of what it is like to be a child in a world of adults.

    This one succeeds and does so brilliantly.

    It is not merely that writer/director Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a craftsman of the highest order - I would happily stand in line to see his next film, whatever it may be -- or that the actors (including Helena Carter) are pitch perfect, it is the sum total of the experience that just grabs you from the first scene and holds you until the end.

    Highly recommended.

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    • Trivia
      Kathy Bates was originally cast as Ms. Jibsen, but dropped out due to health concerns and was replaced by Judy Davis.
    • Goofs
      When Ricky drops off TS is Washington, the title on the screen says "The Smithsonian Institute". The actual name is The Smithsonian Institution. Many people make this same mistake. It is an institution, not an institute.
    • Quotes

      T.S. Spivet: The amazing thing about water drops is that they always take the path of least resistance. For humans it's exactly the opposite.

    • Alternate versions
      UK versions are dubbed to replace a use of the word "motherfucker" with "melon farmer" for a 12A rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Est-ce que ça marche?: Episode #1.10 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Tchang Fou
      Written by Eric Mallet and Dominique Guiot

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2013 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Australia
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Epithète Films (France)
      • Gaumont (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Young and Prodigious T.S Spivet
    • Filming locations
      • Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Epithète Films
      • Tapioca Films
      • Filmarto
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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $173,564
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,658
      • Aug 2, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,494,789
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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