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Sep 26, 2021JCLAdamH rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
While ParaNorman doesn't rate with the very best from the dependably splendid LAIKA Studios--it lacks the emotional depth of Coraline (2009) and the epic, eye-popping dazzlement of Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)--there's still plenty here…
Oct 22, 2019lukasevansherman rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Like Laika's first film, "Coraline," this might be a little intense for younger viewers (like 5 and under).
Apr 20, 2019Ephriam rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Would be good to watch on Halloween. I actually enjoyed watching this but had to do it in 2D as I did not have the glasses.
Aug 02, 2018Sith101 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If you liked this then you will like Coraline another great stop motion Halloween type movie in the same tradition as Nightmare before Christmas. Recommend for Hallowed viewing.
Feb 01, 2018ReneeMG06 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a great movie!! It has many good morals.
Jan 03, 2018
2/5 stars, waste of time to watch
Apr 15, 2017solbuckshot rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Wasted effort
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May 31, 2015DaisyCosh rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Dec 05, 2014Nursebob rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Norman Babcock sees dead people. And dead animals. Not only that, he also engages them in animated conversations whether it be his deceased grandmother whose taken up residence on the family couch or the civil war vet riding his spectral…
NightGoat72
Feb 23, 2014NightGoat72 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A fun movie with a great atmosphere and positive subtext I can really get behind. This is the kind of stuff more kids should be watching.
hania4987
Oct 13, 2013hania4987 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
the first 5 min(?) are fantastic, the rest of the movie is ok with a couple of funny lines ... animation is very good ** Note ... always great to get a DVD that's all sticky and gunky!
Aug 09, 2013theatregeek rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Terrible. It is nothing like the really good Coraline.
rslade
Jul 19, 2013rslade rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Fairly standard and simple story. Occasional wit, but not very strong. Undemanding kids might like, but also might be scared.
Fear_Pennywise
Jul 08, 2013Fear_Pennywise rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good movie! But I didn't like it as much as I loved Coraline.. but it's still a nice movie to watch if you love stop-motion animation :)
lasertravis
Jun 22, 2013lasertravis rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This is an average big budget animated family film. The style of animation is very Tim Burton-ish with the claymation and real effects. The voice acting was weak and the plot was a bit too wishy washy for my taste. The animation is this…
clindstrom2
Jun 13, 2013
I enjoyed it and so did my four year old. She gets particularly scared of movies, so I didn't expect her to like it, but she keeps requesting I get it from the library again. There are some parts that she wants to cuddle during and she…
Jun 12, 2013
Is that what this looks like?
Jun 04, 2013choco_loca_me rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked this movie, but the last scene was a bit bland to me. Other than that, it was an awesome film.
May 04, 2013a_esquimaux rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This movie gets The Neverending Story Award for dark children’s film that the young’uns will love for reasons they can’t quite pinpoint and then love even more when they grow-up and realize this film was implanting some pretty subversive…
May 01, 2013stse88 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Storywise, it's alright. I would say the tone is a bit lost; it can't decide whether it should be cute, inspiring, horror, comedy, or what; so there are moments of all those. But it does carry a good message. And the Special Features…
Apr 29, 2013Monolith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The story was cute. Held my attention. I'm giving it four stars for the tremendous amount of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Truly spectacular, mostly non-CGI, handmade/manipulated visual effects. (Check out the bonus features)
Apr 19, 2013epurys rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This film seems to take several unremarkable left turns. What I loved most about this film was the unexpected plot twist with the Norman's sister and the buff guy. Best. Payoff. Ever.
Apr 08, 2013ManMachine rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
What a monstrous mess!_____ Neither cute, nor clever, nor funny, nor enlightening, ParaNorman was a ridiculously morbid, over-the-top kiddie's movie with a "message" that, delivered the way that it was, rendered it meaningless._____ And,…
Mar 28, 2013JCLChristiH rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing stop motion animation detail.
Mar 11, 2013viccmc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Not bad. Take a look at the Bonus feature on how this movie was made - very amazing.