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Based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book and helmed by The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick, is the first high definition, stop-motion animated feature to be shot in 3D. In the film, a young girl (voiced by Dakota Fanning) walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life--only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit other mother (voiced by Teri Hatcher) tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her stubborn determination, bravery, the aid of her neighbours and a talking black cat to save her real parents and some ghost children and to get back home.
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Directors: Henry Selick, Mike Cachuela, Pete Kozachik
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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a challenging film.I saw it first in the cinema, with a packed house and in 3D. Worth every penny! For parents and children, make no mistake, this is not some fluffy fodder to merely entertain. There is a profoundly atmospheric and emotive core to this film which isn't easy. Some viewers may find that its sombre and dark, almost gothic tone, is disturbing, as well they might, for it is so. That said, this is a wonderfully refreshing, contemporary "fairytale" that is uncompromising and inventive. There has never been a stop-motion,puppet animation film to touch this in technical terms. It is simply, stunningly, awesomely fine. But it is the content,the shift in tone, that makes this more than flimsy, family fodder. Will it scare the kids....? Oh yes! Will it scare the parents...? I think so, because it enters into the terrain of primary fears in a dreamlike way to which only those who are completely anaethetised may be immune. Comparisons have been suggested with "Alice in Wonderland" and they are fair enough. It is an "Alice" for our times, though I consider that such a statement doesn't necessarily do the film justice. This is great filmmaking. Selick is a filmmmaker infused with the drama of passion,style,sensitivity and taste."Coraline" is a complete winner and quite simply, unmissable. Oh, and by the way, don't miss the sensational animation at the end of the endcredits. Most viewers and audiences do.
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
First of all
I'm 22, and male. And I loved this film. It was quite eerie, and the dark undertones were brilliantly conveyed. I think the film itself is absolutely fabulous.
My review though is going to be mainly orientated around the blu-ray quality/etc.
The blu ray picture is akin to other recent animations like Wall-E... Absolutely fantastic and five star.
The 3-D feature though, as has been discussed a few times before, is a bit of a different story. The quality in the 3-D from the original blu ray is amazingly retained - to me it looked as stunning (of course there are colouration issues from the r/g but so far as the actual resolution, etc, it looked as good). However, the 3-D was quite gimmicky. It worked really well in some parts of the film - it gave an amazing added depth perception which was quite cool to see, but in quite a lot of the film (~50/50 in my opinion) its very miss - giving the same appearance as it appeared in 2d blu-ray. I think the way the 3-D has been brought in could have been incorporated to a much better method - though with technology at where it is at now - e.g. waiting to move onto either polarizing glasses or differential TV sets - it might not be entirely important.
As a side note - I got this product today after pre-ordering off Amazon like a month ago. Hugely impressed - 2 days before the official release date.
All in all I'd strongly recommend this - after picking up my PS3 and 1080p tv I'm really starting to get into genres of films I wouldn't have considered before, for video quality alone, and along the way I'm enjoying the films too. I'd throw Wall-E, Coraline, things like Pan's Labyrinth up there.
----Update: ***********
I re-watched Coraline in 3D the same night, and the quality was bundles better than what I observed in the day.
The 3D is absolutely stunning quality, and you don't depreciate any of the blu-ray quality when watching it in 3-D, absolutely brilliantly worth it. Watch out for the gravy train scene and the performing mice circus.
I'm 22, and male. And I loved this film. It was quite eerie, and the dark undertones were brilliantly conveyed. I think the film itself is absolutely fabulous.
My review though is going to be mainly orientated around the blu-ray quality/etc.
The blu ray picture is akin to other recent animations like Wall-E... Absolutely fantastic and five star.
The 3-D feature though, as has been discussed a few times before, is a bit of a different story. The quality in the 3-D from the original blu ray is amazingly retained - to me it looked as stunning (of course there are colouration issues from the r/g but so far as the actual resolution, etc, it looked as good). However, the 3-D was quite gimmicky. It worked really well in some parts of the film - it gave an amazing added depth perception which was quite cool to see, but in quite a lot of the film (~50/50 in my opinion) its very miss - giving the same appearance as it appeared in 2d blu-ray. I think the way the 3-D has been brought in could have been incorporated to a much better method - though with technology at where it is at now - e.g. waiting to move onto either polarizing glasses or differential TV sets - it might not be entirely important.
As a side note - I got this product today after pre-ordering off Amazon like a month ago. Hugely impressed - 2 days before the official release date.
All in all I'd strongly recommend this - after picking up my PS3 and 1080p tv I'm really starting to get into genres of films I wouldn't have considered before, for video quality alone, and along the way I'm enjoying the films too. I'd throw Wall-E, Coraline, things like Pan's Labyrinth up there.
----Update: ***********
I re-watched Coraline in 3D the same night, and the quality was bundles better than what I observed in the day.
The 3D is absolutely stunning quality, and you don't depreciate any of the blu-ray quality when watching it in 3-D, absolutely brilliantly worth it. Watch out for the gravy train scene and the performing mice circus.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
The Plot
After being ignored by her busy parents (Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman), Coraline (Dakota Fanning) finds a doorway in her new home to a happier mirror world, where everything seems perfect. But all is not as it seems.
The Review
With Coraline, Nightmare Before Christmas helmer Henry Selick, immerses viewers in a Dahl-esque world of secret passage ways, talking cats and eccentric neighbours. Despite the pleasures Caroline experiences in the other world - most noticeably, parents who pay attention to her - everything is not as it seems, as Coraline will have to give up her eyes and have them replaced by buttons if she wants to remain in this new world.
Coraline has everything which a good children's film should have - thrills, spills and also some frights, as the belief that children don't like to be scare is a myth. The magical world she is transported to emerges into a tense game of hide and seek, with puzzles and riddles to be solved, all anchored by the smart young Coraline. However, it isn't completely edge of the seat stuff, as there is a distinct lack of peril.
The stop-motion `Other World' that Selick and his massive team have created is beautiful and vivid with great attention to detail, which contrasts with the grey and drizzly real world. The 3D is also stunning, immersing the viewer in Coraline's world. Again though, the 3D in Coraline felt unnecessary, as the story and stop-motion animation are strong enough on their own without the need for the 3D gimmick.
The Verdict
Positively chilling in places, Coraline transports you to a world full of adventure, making for an enthralling film.
After being ignored by her busy parents (Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman), Coraline (Dakota Fanning) finds a doorway in her new home to a happier mirror world, where everything seems perfect. But all is not as it seems.
The Review
With Coraline, Nightmare Before Christmas helmer Henry Selick, immerses viewers in a Dahl-esque world of secret passage ways, talking cats and eccentric neighbours. Despite the pleasures Caroline experiences in the other world - most noticeably, parents who pay attention to her - everything is not as it seems, as Coraline will have to give up her eyes and have them replaced by buttons if she wants to remain in this new world.
Coraline has everything which a good children's film should have - thrills, spills and also some frights, as the belief that children don't like to be scare is a myth. The magical world she is transported to emerges into a tense game of hide and seek, with puzzles and riddles to be solved, all anchored by the smart young Coraline. However, it isn't completely edge of the seat stuff, as there is a distinct lack of peril.
The stop-motion `Other World' that Selick and his massive team have created is beautiful and vivid with great attention to detail, which contrasts with the grey and drizzly real world. The 3D is also stunning, immersing the viewer in Coraline's world. Again though, the 3D in Coraline felt unnecessary, as the story and stop-motion animation are strong enough on their own without the need for the 3D gimmick.
The Verdict
Positively chilling in places, Coraline transports you to a world full of adventure, making for an enthralling film.
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Not for young children
A rather dark, but good,"fairy tale". Even at the surface level, it may frighten young viewers. Like all fairy tales, there is a deeper agenda. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Localpreacher
DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We purcahsed this as it stated in was a double disc edition with a 3D edition with 4 pairs of 3D glasses! Read more
Published 18 days ago by M. K. McLaughlin
Absolute Waste of time
It seems I am the only one to think this film is utter rubbish.
I tried watching this film once a few months ago and just couldn't finish it, it made me really angry and... Read more
I tried watching this film once a few months ago and just couldn't finish it, it made me really angry and... Read more
Published 21 days ago by C. Pechabadens
Brilliant film but...
This film is about a young girl who moves to a new house with her busy parents and finds the new place boring and gets fed up by her parents being more interested in their house... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Becnev90
Coraline 3d
Bought this to add to our collection of 3d Blue ray discs (having been blown away by the quality of the 3D repoduction of previous discs - 'The Hole, Sanctum and Captain America). Read more
Published 3 months ago by stevep
A sunning story for all ages, loved it!
I must say that I personally put off purchasing this film, as being an adult I don't delve much into children,s films, but I must say that this film was amazing, very unusual and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by 123candy41
item was a gift for god daughter <3
This DVD was a X-mas present for my God daughter, but after speaking to her mother (who now knows every word). It was money well spent. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chris
3D
Having spent the extra on the 3D cover (slipcase), 2 discs (3D and 2D versions) with x4 3D glasses, I can say the item was worth the extra.
Published 4 months ago by Locky
Dvd
Brought as a gift for my friend, they seem to like it and I had no complaints so its a good 1 I guess
Published 4 months ago by Adz
Great!
This film is great! It arrived really quickly, and in perfect condition.
It's a really entertaining film, and it's perfect for watching with the family. Read more
It's a really entertaining film, and it's perfect for watching with the family. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jessg
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