History Fridge / AMonsterInParis

** Also, Lucille tells Albert that [[spoiler:instead of "someone to give [him] a big break", he should find "new friends". In TheStinger, Albert is shown happily befriending the pick-pocket in prison]]. Turns out that really ''was'' all he needed.

* Francoeur definitely would have been [[spoiler:lethally shot if the growth formula had worn off a few seconds later. The movie was ''this close'' to a DownerEnding.

!! Fridge Logic

* When Pâté finds out about how Raoul, Emile, and Charles had a hand in Francoeur's creation, he tries to have them all arrested. Ignoring the fact that [[ARareSentence one of the accused is a monkey]], and my general ignorance of 1920's French law, what ''could'' they be charged with?

* Don't fleas drink blood?
* [[spoiler: Francoeur might've been shot if the growth formula had worn off a few seconds later. The movie was ''this'' ''close'' to a DownerEnding. Think about it.]]
* Raoul wasn't just being a [[FauxHorrific drama queen]] when [[spoiler: he exclaimed "I'm hit! Man down!" over (''nearly'') being [[GroinAttack shot in the crotch]] by Maynott. Realistically, this is the quickest way for a man to bleed out.

* Remember what Maynott says to Raoul at one point in the movie? [[spoiler: "This is a story about ''heroes'', and heroes don't go to prison." Look at the very last post-credits scene. Hmm, looks like Maynott was right, none of the collective good guys are in that prison cell.]]
** Also, Lucille gave advice that [[spoiler: as opposed to Albert finding "someone to give [him] a big break", he should find "new friends". Turns out, in the end, he befriends the pick-pocket in prison and is happier for it.]]

** On one hand, Maynott's dining area is white and pristine. But despite having so many tables and chairs, it's practically empty, save for Lucille and Maynott. This reflects the artificiality of Maynott's popularity, and how [[LonelyAtTheTop he doesn't have friends]].
** On the other hand, the Rare Bird may be dark whenever Lucille preforms, but it has people there (her audience) who genuinely admire her. And the bright stage also reflects Francoeur's personality, having a pure heart despite his [[DarkIsNotEvil dark appearance]].
* This brings up FridgeLogic when one wonders [[spoiler: why the police handcuff Maynott's hands in front of him instead of the back. Isn't it dangerous not to cuff a criminal's hands behind him? But then you remember, this is in 1910, before certain protocols were invented. The creators of this movie truly did their homework.]]
* Some people are unsatisfied that [[spoiler: Lucille confesses her feelings to Raoul, rather than Francoeur. After all, this is a "Beauty and the Beast" story, and Beauty normally falls for the Beast. But it may also be fitting that she falls in love with Raoul, because to fall in love with Francoeur would be [[LovingAShadow loving a flea's shadow]]. Francoeur may be a sweet and talented and humane, but he's not a real man, so to speak. He's more like a {{Manchild}}, hence he and Lucille are LikeBrotherAndSister. Raoul on the other hand is a real person: he may have flaws and mistakes, but that doesn't stop him from caring about Lucille.]]
* The movie carries a hidden theme that things are not always what they seem.
** Emile may seem shy, but he's truly passionate about being a film maker.
*** [[spoiler: His crush on Maud may appear [[AllLoveIsUnrequited one-sided]], but it turns out Maud shares the same feelings for him.]]
** Raoul fights with Lucille but [[spoiler: he's truly in love with her.]]
** Lucille is feisty and only pretends to be polite for Maynott, [[spoiler: but she shows her true kindness when she meets Francoeur]].
** Maynott is merely a pompous, vain commissioner who's all talk and no action, but once he meets Francoeur face-to-face, [[spoiler: he tries to [[BloodKnight shoot]] the poor flea and even goes so far as to nearly shoot Lucille.]]
* A small one, but listen to Maud humming in the opening of the movie. She's humming the lyrics to "La Seine and I" ("I don't know, don't know, So don't ask me why"). How does she know the song if she probably hasn't been to the Rare Bird? Perhaps it's because she's friends with Lucille, just as Emile is friends with Raoul.
* Why is it that Pâté [[spoiler: makes his HeelFaceTurn when Maynott decided to shoot Lucille? Why ''now'', instead of when he endangered the other citizens during the chase, or when he came to realize Francoeur was harmless? Because he too had heard Lucille's beautiful singing. And it horrified him that Maynott would shoot, not just the object of his VillainousCrush, but somebody as talented and sweet as Lucille. For him, hearing Maynott say "Don't.. tempt me" is a big WhamLine.]]

* On the main page, it's stated that it's a case of ArtisticLicenseLaw for [[spoiler: trying to kill [[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman Francoeur]] (a flea) to count as premeditated murder.]] And that may be true. However, that's exactly the point. [[spoiler: Pate is struggling with whether ToBeLawfulOrGood, and normally he would go with lawful. But by telling Maynott he's being arrested for essentially trying to murder a Non-human, he's showing CharacterDevelopment into someone who recognizes the spirit of the law is more important than the letter of the law.]]
* Raoul and Emile didn't rightfully earn their Badges of Honor. ''But'' they do earn them rightfully later on. [[spoiler: Raoul earned his badge by TakingTheBullet for Lucille (if only to a less deadly degree). And Emile by standing up to Maynott.]]
* Francoeur's name isn't just [[MeaningfulName meaningful]] because he's [[GentleGiant big-hearted]]. If you look at his face, you can see it's heart-shaped.

* Raoul wasn't just being a [[FauxHorrific drama queen]] when [[spoiler: he exclaimed "I'm hit! Man down!" over (''nearly'') being [[GroinAttack shot in the crotch]] by Maynott. [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome Realistically]], this is the quickest way for a man to bleed out.]]

* [[spoiler: Francoeur might've been shot if the growth formula had worn off a few seconds later. The movie was ''this'' ''close'' to a DownerEnding. Think about it.]]

* Don't fleas drink blood?

* Some people are unsatisfied that [[spoiler: Lucille confesses her feelings to Raoul, rather than Francoeur. After all, this is a "Beauty and the Beast" story, and Beauty normally falls for the Beast. But it may also be fitting that she falls in love with Raoul, because to fall in love with Francoeur would be [[LovingAShadow loving a flea's shadow]]. Francoeur may be a sweet and talented and humane, but he's not a real man, so to speak. Raoul is a real person: he may have flaws and mistakes, but that doesn't stop him from caring about Lucille.]]

* Why is it that Pâté [[spoiler: makes his HeelFaceTurn when Maynott decided to shoot Lucille? Why ''now'' deem his boss dangerous and evil, instead of when he endangered the other citizens during the chase, or when he came to realize Francoeur was harmless? Because he too had heard Lucille's beautiful singing. And it horrified him that Maynott would shoot, not just the object of his VillainousCrush, but somebody as talented and sweet as Lucille. For him, hearing Maynott say "Don't.. tempt me" is a big WhamLine.]]

* What would happen if someone swallowed one of the sunflower seeds with the growth formula on it?

* Some people are unsatisfied that [[spoiler: Lucille confesses her feelings to Raoul, rather than Francoeur. After all, this is a "Beauty and the Beast" {{Expy}}, and Beauty normally falls for the Beast. But it may also be fitting that she falls in love with Raoul, because to fall in love with Francoeur would be [[LovingAShadow loving a flea's shadow]]. Francoeur may be a sweet and talented and humane, but he's not a real man, so to speak. Raoul is a real person: he may have flaws and mistakes, but that doesn't stop him from caring about Lucille.]]

* Some people are unsatisfied that [[spoiler: Lucille confesses her feelings to Raoul, rather than Francoeur. After all, this is a "Beauty and the Beast" {{Expy}}, and Beauty normally falls for the Beast. But it may also be fitting that she falls in love with Raoul, because to fall in love with Francoeur would be [[LovingAShadow loving a flea's shadow]]. Francoeur may be a sweet and talented and humane, but he's not a real man, so to speak. Raoul is a real person, who has flaws and mistakes, but also cares about Lucille.]]

* When Pâté finds out about how Raoul, Emile, and Charles had a hand in Francoeur's creation, he tries to have them all arrested. Ignoring the fact that [[ARareSentence one of the accused is a monkey]], and my general ignorance of 1920's French law, what ''could'' they be charged with?

* When Pâté finds out about how Raoul, Emile, and Charles had a hand in Francoeur's creation, he tries to have them all arrested. Ignoring the fact that[[ARareSnetence one of the accused is a monkey]], and my general ignorance of 1920's French law, what ''could'' they be charged with?

** Lucille is feisty and only pretends to be polite for Maynott, [[spoiler: but she shows her true kindness when she meets Francoeur]].

* Some people are unsatisfied that [[spoiler: Lucille confesses her feelings to Raoul, rather than Francoeur. After all, this is a "Beauty and the Beast" {{Expy}}, and Beauty normally falls for the Beast. But it may also be fitting that she falls in love with Raoul, because to fall in love with Francoeur would be [[LovingAShadow loving a flea's shadow]]. Francoeur may be a sweet and talented and humane, but he's not a real man, so to speak. Raoul is a real person, who has flaws and mistakes, but also cares about Lucille.]]

* This brings up FridgeLogic when one wonders [[spoiler: why the police handcuff Maynott's hands in front of him instead of the back. Isn't it dangerous not to cuff a criminal's hands behind him? But then you remember, this is in 1910, before certain protocols were invented. The creators of this movie truly did their homework.]]

* Remember what Maynott says to Raoul at one point in the movie? [[spoiler: "This is a story about ''heroes'', and heroes don't go to prison." Look at the very last post-credits scene. Hmm, looks like Maynott was right, none of the collective good guys are in that prison cell.]]