1. Did I enjoy it? YES (2 points)
I loved the visuals in this film. Henry Selick, director of A Nightmare Before Christmas, creates another unique and dark world using stop-motion animation to tell the story. Coraline, our protagonist with a few more flaws than the average cartoon heroine, is frustrated that her parents pay little attention to her. Her family has just moved and her only potential playmate is Wybourne Lovat, a kid she believes talks way too much. One day, Coraline discovers a small door in her house which opens up a tunnel to another world. The new world appears to be an alternate universe of where she is now. Her parents are attentive and give her whatever she wants and Wybourne smiles but doesn't speak. The only oddity is the new parents have black buttons attached to their eyes and Coraline must agree to wear buttons as well if she wants to stay. Like the new Christmas Carol movie, this film is pretty dark for young children, but will be very entertaining for older kids and adults. Selick does a great job with this movie, I liked it.
2. Would I watch it again? MAYBE (1 point)
It wouldn't be my first choice for a repeated viewing, but I could do a lot worse. It might wear out its welcome if watched too often, but once in a blue moon maybe if someone else has it on.
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