Review of Coraline (2009) by Kathy R — 09 Feb 2013

Absolutely amazing when you realize it was all done in stop animation...wow!

This review of Coraline (2009) was written by Kathy R on 09 Feb 2013.

Coraline has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Doug N (64) on 27 Apr 2018

Astoundingly clever and beautiful but frightening for young children (even months later they can't look at her button eyes)…

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By Alanis C (1) on 20 Dec 2017

Coraline is a 100 minute 3D stop-motion, dark fantasy horror film released on February 5, 2009 and it is based on Neil Gaiman's novel, Coraline…

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By Fatima A (1) on 20 Dec 2018

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By Nicolas W (100) on 10 Sep 2018

Coraline is my absolute favourite animated film. It's astounding from it's storyline right through to the detail in the animations…

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By Emmanuel T (80) on 03 Feb 2018

I love this movie! It is visually entertaining. This movie may frighten young viewers. The movie is very dark and creepy. Instant classic…

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By Garrett H (107) on 10 Apr 2018

The animation is awesome-especially in 3D.Timeless and wonderful.Another Tim Burton masterpiece.Really love this movie…

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By Bob L (321) on 28 Mar 2018

Very creepy. Made me a bit scared of my phone for a while…

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By Fraser S (6) on 10 Sep 2018

Coraline is my absolute favourite animated film. It's astounding from it's storyline right through to the detail in the animations…

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By Max A (258) on 30 Dec 2017

Kept me on the edge of my seat. Best film ever…

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By Carolina V (77) on 06 Nov 2018

Excellent story. The visuals are so artistic, it captured me from beggining to end…

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