Review of The Boxtrolls (2014) by Dan A — 12 Apr 2015

Fabulous animation and terrifically creative story. Love it.

This review of The Boxtrolls (2014) was written by Dan A on 12 Apr 2015.

The Boxtrolls has generally received positive reviews.

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By Justin B (2,000) on 03 Feb 2017

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By Ajgseries (11) on 11 Dec 2017

It's my least favorite Laika film. I fell asleep twice watching it. It has a weak plot…

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