Full Trailer For French Animated Superhero Film THE PRODIGIES

The more I see of Antoine Charreyron's upcoming animated feature The Prodigies (La Nuit Des Enfants Rois) the more I think that this is not so much a superhero film as it is a supervillain film. There's such a dark edge to this that no matter which side wins it really looks as though it's the villains that will be the drawing card.

NYC, Central Park, 2010. Five young teenagers are violently assaulted. But they're not your average teenagers... they're prodigies. The trauma of the assault incites them to lash out against the world in a cold and calculating way. The five chillingly brilliant minds come together to concoct a perfect revenge. The only person aware of the pending doom is Jimbo Farrar, a sixth prodigy, who has gathered them. As long as he fights against his five counterparts with all his might, there's hope for the world. But should he turn over to their side, it's only a matter of time before a disaster of apocalyptic proportions ensues...

We've run a pair of teasers for this one in the past and now the full theatrical trailer has arrived. And while the animation style really held me back from enjoying the teasers I'm coming around to it the more I see of it. Take a look below.