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The Moomins set sail for the Riviera, where, after a journey fraught with storms and desert island dangers, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomin learns that jealousy's sting is the most painful of all.
The Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My set sail for the Riviera, where, after a journey fraught with storms and desert island dangers, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomin learns that jealousy's sting is the most painful of all. When Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name 'de Moomin', an exasperated Moominmamma retires to the relative calm of their trusty old boat. For the very first time, the unity of the Moomins is threatened.

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The same cast was used for both the Finnish- and Swedish-language dubs, as most of the actors are fluent in both languages.

The ending of the film references the final Moomin book, Moominvalley In November. Published in 1970, this was the only one of the books in which the Moomins did not actually appear. In the final pages the central character Toft sights the Moomins' boat far out to see, finally on its way home. In the film this scene is played out with Snufkin taking the role of Toft but the Moomins are seen to return home, finally giving closure to fans who had waited 44 years for their safe return.

The first view of Moomin is from behind, with just his bottom and tail visible. In the original comic strips, every new storyline was started in the same way.

Based on Moomin comic strip story called "Moomin on the Riviera". Written and drawn by Tove Jansson, it was first published by The Evening News in 1954.

Although the film is based on the strip "Moomins on the Riviera", plotlines and characters from additional strips have been incorporated to extend the movie. These include "Moomin's Desert Island", "Moominmamma's Maid", "Moominvalley Turns Jungle", and "Moomin and Family Life".

Little My did not appear in the original Moomins in Riviera comic strip.

User reviews


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    • Author: Altad
    I so wanted to like this film. The books, the fuzzy-felt TV series, even the newer young children's books are all fabulous.

    Presumably the original Finnish version is up to scratch. Visually it's great, the music's pretty good. The English version though is appalling. The translation is dry and humourless and voice acting poor. Where is the subtle characterisation of the originals - shouldn't the Snorkmaiden be coquettish and slightly insecure rather than just a cow? I do a better Moominpappa reading the stories to my boy than the voice actor here.

    The worst thing is that this vandalism must have been done by a team that just don't "get" the Moomins. They should be treasured, not treated like this.
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    • Author: Llanonte
    I had quite the expectations about this movie, but at the same time I felt that it was going to be a rushed experience. I had to remember that I was going to see a kids' movie.

    The plot for the movie felt simplistic, but I reckon it was for purpose. Artstyle was amazing, creating atmospheres with colors only few animations can stand up against. The new characters felt a bit alien, but as the movie went on they integrated to the movie pretty well.

    As what comes to the entire film, it's certainly something you want to show to your children, but it doesn't really offer anything else. I have the idea that the Japanese anime-version offered anything to everyone. This movie doesn't get that similar feel right. It's still fun to look at and some scenes are quite thrilling.

    Picard gave his best at bringing in the Moomin glory to white-screen and the results are satisfactory...for the children, that is.
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    • Author: Cildorais
    The movie is so bad I reactivated my IMDb account just to write this review.

    I suppose this film is for serious Moomins fans. The only positive thing I can say is the colour and painting are beautiful.

    The story is not even continuous. The voice acting is worse than that of kids TV. I was of high anticipation of the film, and I really wanted to care for these characters, but half way through the movie I just gave up. These characters are too bohemian for my liking, and too forgiving for everything just to pick up the pace of the movie.

    So in conclusion, I hate this film.
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    • Author: MisTereO
    Beautiful backgrounds and colour design, but everything else was bad. I didn't like the movie much at all.

    The script, voice acting and pacing/storytelling were especially bad. Also the character animation was mediocre and lifeless.

    It desperately needed a proper English localisation & casting/voice direction, or just leave it in Finnish/Swedish with subs.The English voices were fairly weak, especially Moomin himself.

    I thought the script was lazy and messy - the way they throw in Tove Jansson quotes/jokes with no context or the wrong context annoyed me so much. They didn't turn the material into a movie script at all.

    Note: I'm a big Moomin fan AND very critical of animated movies so maybe other people would like it way more than me?

    P.S You know what? If you're a Moomin fan, the movie -IS- worth seeing, for the opening titles with Snufkin alone.
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    • Author: Shliffiana
    Visually the cartoon was OK, but it totally ignored any number of excellent plots from the originals.

    Had pirates, except they behaved absurdly. And did not fit.

    Then sent them to the Riviera, where they were obviously out of place.

    A complete botch.

    Why does no one in the world of commercial cinema accept that a successful original is best treated with respect?
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Maria Sid Maria Sid - Muumimamma (voice)
    Russell Tovey Russell Tovey - Moomin (voice)
    Mats Långbacka Mats Långbacka - Muumipappa (voice)
    Tracy Ann Oberman Tracy Ann Oberman - Moominmamma (voice)
    Nathaniel Parker Nathaniel Parker - Moominpappa (voice)
    Kristofer Gummerus Kristofer Gummerus - Muumi (voice)
    Alma Pöysti Alma Pöysti - Niiskuneiti (voice)
    Stephanie Winiecki Stephanie Winiecki - Snorkmaiden (voice)
    Ragni Grönblom Ragni Grönblom - Pikku Myy (voice)
    Carl-Kristian Rundman Carl-Kristian Rundman - Markiisi Mongaga (voice)
    Irina Björklund Irina Björklund - Audrey Glamour (voice)
    Christoffer Strandberg Christoffer Strandberg - Clark (voice)
    Carl-Gustaf Wentzel Carl-Gustaf Wentzel - Nuuskamuikkunen (voice) (as CG Wentzel)
    Beata Harju Beata Harju - Mymmeli (voice)
    Paavo Kerosuo Paavo Kerosuo - Vastaanottovirkailija (voice)
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