4.5/5 stars
The film blends multiple storylines from Jacques Tardi’s original comic series into a single narrative:
Adèle as a Hero: She is refreshingly unheroic in the best way. She doesn’t want to save the world. She wants to save her sister. She lies, steals, bribes, and casually ignores authority. She also wears incredible hats and changes outfits more often than the plot changes locations. The Extraordinary Adventures Of Adele Blanc-sec -2010
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010), directed by Luc Besson, is a whimsical blend of historical fiction, "gaslamp" fantasy, and slapstick comedy. Adapted from Jacques Tardi’s acclaimed French comic book series, the film transports viewers to a vibrant, caricatured version of 1912 Paris. The Narrative: Mummies, Monsters, and Sisterly Love
Here’s a deep write-up on The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010), directed by Luc Besson. An analysis of the film's portrayal of female
In 2010, French director Luc Besson, known for high-octane sci-fi films like The Fifth Element and Lucy, took a sharp detour into the whimsical and wonderfully bizarre world of early 20th-century pulp fiction with The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec. Based on the beloved French comic book series by Jacques Tardi, the film is a vibrant, comedic, and utterly charming adventure that feels like a love letter to a bygone era of storytelling.
First, the marketing was confused. English-speaking distributors sold it as Adèle: Rise of the Mummy—a title that suggests a horror film, which it absolutely is not. Second, the film is aggressively French. The humor is dry, the cultural references specific, and the subtitles cannot capture Bourgoin’s rapid-fire puns. Here’s a deep write-up on The Extraordinary Adventures
The Style: Every frame looks like a Tardi illustration come to life. The costumes and set designs are top-tier.