Coraline

the music, the animation and the storyline are simply amazing.....Coraline is bored in their new home which happens to be an old rickety house located around a lot of strange overly talkative neighbors....While the movie rating for Coraline is PG, the movie is entertaining for both older children and adults..... ... Full Review

Coraline enjoys a birthday cake.....Coraline has to find her own fun when she's not facing whatever unappetising meal they put in front of her.....Thanks to him, Coraline has a strong (if familiar) premise and some smart ideas..... ... Full Review

Another problem is Coraline herself, conceived by Gaiman as a plucky loner comfortable in her own head.....Indeed, the best scenes are those that rely most on chaotic free association.....Fanning makes her sound like an impatient brat....on the other hand, young or sensitive children could well be given nightmares by some scenes.....Coraline departs further from convention than any Hollywood cartoon in recent memory, and Selick's tendency to overkill isn't always a drawback..... ... Full Review

The character of Coraline is strong and brave....The movie sugar-coats the wrongness at first, lulling you into the other world that she arrives in (in the book it moves much faster and the evil comes on full-force).....I was thoroughly charmed with the movie (as well as the book) and both stand alone and equal in my humble opinion.....This film is a rare gem, and will enchant older children and adults alike.....Her other mother is charming, a happy homemaker (think 1950s mom with a well-placed mole), who c ... Full Review

The film's only downfall is....Visually, Coraline is a stunning film.....Don't spoil Coraline by flipping the disc over to the 3D side.....takes an early liking to Coraline and a team of retired actresses, Misses Spink (Jennifer Saunders) and Forcible....It's too bad the commentary didn't include Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher..... ... Full Review

It's enchanting, sad, funny, heartwarming, and hauntingly thrilling.....Coraline is one of the most effective pieces of cinema I've seen in quite some time.....Bad idea or not, Coraline has been itching for a little excitement....The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is just as impressive as the video transfer.....The premise for the story is simple on paper.... ... Full Review

Coraline" is an intriguing film....Coraline is desperate for their attention, but most of the time they barely listen to her at all.....Keith David provides a low baritone voice as the wise and smooth talking cat who becomes Coraline's greatest ally when things start looking bad.....It's a simple story, which works well enough.....Coraline gets delicious dinners and desserts, affection and attention from her parents..... ... Full Review

Coraline is a disturbing, intriguing film that both captivates and frightens.....Releasing to DVD and Blue-ray this Tuesday, July 21st is the following family friendly movie:....Coraline features big-headed, stick-bodied animated characters with huge eyes and demonic grins set against menacing backgrounds and an undercurrent of spooky music.....Teri Hatcher is especially effective in her dual (voice) role as Mom and "Other Mom" and Dakota Fanning also gives a great performance as Coraline..... ... Full Review

Coraline is eye-popping and impressive for stop-motion animation....The tedious 18-month production resulted in a technical display of fantastic visuals and rich scenery..... ... Full Review

Desperate for stimulation, Coraline explores her new home....Even without a strong story, it would have been a noteworthy film.....Coraline finds herself struggling to escape this alternate reality.... ... Full Review