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"It's like a wish come true!"
Marcel is a 1978 animated film based off the 1926 novels by Charleston Pierre. the movie was made by Watterson Bros Studios, which would later get a 1991 live action film made by the same company. 
Plot: a 9-year old sea sponge named Marcel Francois experiences his whimsical life in Paris, the most beautiful city in France with his family and friends.
Release: August 1st 1978 (FR), August 4th 1978 (USA).
Runtime: 85 min, 45 sec.
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical, Animation.
== Why this film is a Wish Come True: ==
# This film was a great way to promote the classic novels by Charleston Pierre, which are also great.
2. Memorable songs such as: "What Paris Means...", "Je Tame Paris", "La Vie En Rose" and of course, America's favorite heartwarming song "Wish Upon your Dreams".
3. Great voice acting for the characters, especially for Marcel the sponge.
4. Smooth animation that looks relaxing to watch.
5. Likable characters as usual such as Marcel, Quincy, Daphne-Sue and Theo.
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12. Good Ending: Marcel's wish about being known a young hero in French history finally came true as Mayor Clive announced that Marcel is officially the heroic Icon in Paris.
== Bad Qualities: ==
# The Animation, whilst smooth, can look very choppy to a few... especially for an animated film made in the late 1970's.
# The Villain, Claudio, is extremely unlikable.
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