Review of Coraline (2009) by Thomas P — 12 Nov 2012

Dark n glowy, always fascinating.

If you simply liked Nightmare Before Christmas, I think this will completely ignite you. Its a bit Amelie too..

I liked the characterizations here, and then the contrasts in the "other world".

A little nod to disturbing things, but kept back from being frightening.

Well played - not as frenetic or disturbing as parts of Nightmare.

Brilliant stop motion animation - its all in the details. I outgrew cartoons, but there is incredible sophistication here.

Good family story, Quirky, dark, odd, funny, always creative, a perfect mystery adventure for the kid in everyone.

Very small children may get overwhelmed by the creepy, but if you allow the story & the artistry to unfold, you will be pleasantly satisfied.

You have to be in the mood for a mystery.

The story holds your interest and.

Keeps you guessing all the way thru.

Wildly imaginative atmosphere.

It becomes even more fascinating w the director's commentary - to know the efforts taken to make this come to life. Quite amazing.

-I wrote this review during the 2nd viewing w/ director Selick's commentary, immediately after 1st viewing... Yes, its that good.. ;).