Comments on: Review: Coraline http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/ Spreading film criticism all over the web Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:03:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sumaya kabir http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/comment-page-1/#comment-2095 sumaya kabir Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:24:11 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=374#comment-2095 i like coraline i like coraline

]]> By: kristysharp http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/comment-page-1/#comment-1021 kristysharp Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:54:03 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=374#comment-1021 awesum awesum

]]> By: cdouglas http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/comment-page-1/#comment-740 cdouglas Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:43:27 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=374#comment-740 I guess we're just on different wavelengths, Michael. I think that the dismal qualities of the Other world were quite effective, as the joyous wonder of the Other world (A spectacular circus! A wonderful garden! A terrific show!) quickly morphs into macabre terror. I think that children will really respond to it on a psychological level, as it toys with that unfriendly-yet-persuasive notion that there is something to be said for the banality of reality. In some ways, it's the anti-Disney film: "Yes, your imagination can take you anywhere! But if you're smart, you'll come right back before it's too late." Like Corpse Bride (another film that I really loved), I think that the film trades in some of the whimsy and spectacle for a thematic depth that really worked for me. As much as I enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach (truly joyful viewing experiences), I find both Coraline and Corpse Bride more resonant. I've returned the latter quite often in the past few years, and I imagine I'll be doing the same with Coraline. Childlike wonder can serve as fuel for some remarkable films, but so can childlike horror. Just my take. :) I guess we’re just on different wavelengths, Michael. I think that the dismal qualities of the Other world were quite effective, as the joyous wonder of the Other world (A spectacular circus! A wonderful garden! A terrific show!) quickly morphs into macabre terror. I think that children will really respond to it on a psychological level, as it toys with that unfriendly-yet-persuasive notion that there is something to be said for the banality of reality. In some ways, it’s the anti-Disney film: “Yes, your imagination can take you anywhere! But if you’re smart, you’ll come right back before it’s too late.”

Like Corpse Bride (another film that I really loved), I think that the film trades in some of the whimsy and spectacle for a thematic depth that really worked for me. As much as I enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach (truly joyful viewing experiences), I find both Coraline and Corpse Bride more resonant. I’ve returned the latter quite often in the past few years, and I imagine I’ll be doing the same with Coraline. Childlike wonder can serve as fuel for some remarkable films, but so can childlike horror. Just my take. :)

]]> By: Michael Stailey http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Michael Stailey Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:06:25 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=374#comment-738 While I thoroughly enjoyed the fusing of Gaiman and Selick's genius and the mind blowing artistry of Coraline's world, I'd stop short of calling it a classic. Coraline's alternate reality eventually becomes as dank and dismal as her reality, leaving us only a short time to enjoy the visual splendor of the Other Father's garden, the Other Sister's stage show, and the Other Bobinsky's circus. Much like Burton's <b>Corpse Bride</b>, <b>Coraline</b> lacks the immersive childlike wonder of storytelling found in Henry's <b>Nightmare Before Christmas</b> and <b>James and the Giant Peach</b>. Even for as dark and twisted as <b>Monkey Bone</b> was, I still found myself wanting to spend more time in that animated universe. In short, I enjoyed the ride, but am not likely to take it again. And for an animation junkie like myself, that's discouraging. Now, if we can get Henry to breath life into other Gaiman stories, like <i>The Case of Four and Twenty Blackbirds</i> or <i>Murder Mysteries</i>, I'll be first in line at the box office. Side Note: If you get the chance to view the film in 3D, take it. It's not gimmicky and adds a dimensional depth that makes those resplendent moments that much more memorable. While I thoroughly enjoyed the fusing of Gaiman and Selick’s genius and the mind blowing artistry of Coraline’s world, I’d stop short of calling it a classic. Coraline’s alternate reality eventually becomes as dank and dismal as her reality, leaving us only a short time to enjoy the visual splendor of the Other Father’s garden, the Other Sister’s stage show, and the Other Bobinsky’s circus. Much like Burton’s Corpse Bride, Coraline lacks the immersive childlike wonder of storytelling found in Henry’s Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach. Even for as dark and twisted as Monkey Bone was, I still found myself wanting to spend more time in that animated universe. In short, I enjoyed the ride, but am not likely to take it again. And for an animation junkie like myself, that’s discouraging.

Now, if we can get Henry to breath life into other Gaiman stories, like The Case of Four and Twenty Blackbirds or Murder Mysteries, I’ll be first in line at the box office.

Side Note: If you get the chance to view the film in 3D, take it. It’s not gimmicky and adds a dimensional depth that makes those resplendent moments that much more memorable.

]]> By: JaysQ http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/comment-page-1/#comment-735 JaysQ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:45:22 +0000 http://www.cinemaverdict.com/?p=374#comment-735 Great review i couldn't agree with you more. This is a fun movie with genuine moments of humor and wonder that doesn't mind flashing it's deranged grin at you. <a href="http://fandom-film-review.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">LatestMovie News</a> Great review i couldn’t agree with you more. This is a fun movie with genuine moments of humor and wonder that doesn’t mind flashing it’s deranged grin at you.
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