Coraline

Coraline is considered a great film for a number of reasons:Visually Stunning Animation: The stop-motion animation used in Coraline is meticulously detailed and breathtakingly beautiful, making it a visually stunning experience.Imaginative Storytelling: Based on Neil Gaiman's acclaimed novel, the film presents an imaginative world and a story that captures a sense of awe and excitement.Compelling Characters: The characters in Coraline are quirky and interesting, particularly the antagonist, the Other Mother, who is portrayed as a fantastic villain.Atmospheric and Entertaining: The film successfully blends elements of fantasy, suspense, and even humor, creating a movie that is both atmospheric and entertaining for audiences of all ages.Exploration of Important Themes: Coraline tackles themes such as courage, dissatisfaction, displacement, feeling neglected, and the idea that things are not always what they seem.Strong Voice Acting: The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, with standout performances that effectively convey the nuances of each character, particularly in the transitions between the real world and the Other World.Masterpiece of Stop-Motion Animation: Coraline is often considered a high point of the stop-motion animation medium due to the incredible amount of creative labor and meticulous detail involved in its production.Coraline's unique blend of dark fantasy, compelling characters, and stunning visuals solidifies its place as a truly great and unforgettable film. Oh yeah i forgot also the blu-ray and the DVD came in good condition (no scratches) i tested both of them and they both look stunning, even the DVD. The sound quality is legit the best thing ever, i definitely recommend buying ts.

I should just buy this movie because we've rented it so many times. The characters are engaging for kids and the plot line is awesome. Not too scary, has a lot of silly laughs as well. It's our favorite rainy day go to movie! Our favorite character's are Wybie and the dancing mice!!

I used to watch this with my son when he was younger, and recently he and his girlfriend rented this to watch again. He's 18 now and she's 16. I always thought it was kind of a fun movie, sometimes borderline creepy but definitely interesting and an adventure. It's not for real little kids that's for sure - they just won't understand some of the dramatic mystical scenes. Not sure really how to describe it. I didn't find anything about it disturbing but recommend child be 10 or older.

This review is for the Blu-ray 3-D version (not the anaglyph, not the regular DVD) of Coraline. For whatever reason, Amazon lumps all the reviews on a given movie together.I wasn't sure about Coraline. I'm a 40 year old guy with a big Samsung 3-D TV and a surround setup, and I love a good movie as much as the next guy, but when a friend insisted that this was the movie she wanted to see, I was a bit taken aback. Coraline? What's it about? Could I get into it? Is it another in a long line of these totally CG movies like "Shrek" and "Cars"?Turns out the answers are yes, anyone could get into it; and no, it's not just another Pixar/Disney/RenderMan product. Coraline is a partly CG, but mostly stop-motion feature film, with real puppets (Coraline herself had "hundreds of heads," I am informed, and a special seamstress was employed to sew her tiny outfits.) Stop motion is a tricky business at best and a crew of hundreds were employed for years to bring the awesome - and they succeeded. As other reviewers have noted the film is a visual feast, and it displays a very personal, very idiosyncratic visual style which coheres through the whole film.Plot-wise, the film is very classic fantasy - reminded me of Pan's Labyrinth, just a little bit. A young girl, depressed by her distant parents who are busy with troubles of their own, retreats into a fantasy world where things are not what they seem - and then things take a malignant turn. No point in spoilering it - it's a classic plot and it's played out beautifully, the timing and the three-act structure are just superb. If you are an adult who can stand a fairy tale - there is a talking cat - you will absolutely love it. Despite the fairy-tale veneer, though, this is not for young children - no sex, but there is some real horror going on and I don't think I'd expose anyone much under the age of 12 to it, maybe a very resilient and worldly-wise 11 year old, but no younger.The 3-D is incredible - I am reviewing the HDMI 1.4a Blu-Ray 3-D, not the color-based anaglyph. My TV does 240 Hz with active-shutter and I have never seen a better use of 3-D; it was like looking through a window into a real world, or a shadowbox at least - both I and my friend soon forgot we were even watching a 3-D movie, it was just a seamless part of the experience. The voice acting, music, and surround sound were also technically and emotionally excellent, just examples of perfectly executed filmmaking at a very high level.I rarely say this, but I am quite certain I will watch this movie again and again and I will take great delight in showing it to friends. If you have a 3-D TV and have any interest at all in viewing this flick after this review, the best thing you can do is stop reading and go click 'Buy It Now'. You are going to love it.

Love this movie. A little Creepy but love the animations and story. I watch it every October.

One of my favorite movies. I can watch this movie on repeat.

This is a great product!!! I would recommend this to anyone

Coraline is a beautifully crafted movie that my young son absolutely loves! The animation is stunning, and the story is both enchanting and a bit eerie, making it a perfect choice for Halloween. However, I would caution parents that some scenes might be too scary for younger children, as the dark themes and creepy characters could be unsettling. For slightly older kids, though, it’s an engaging and imaginative film that sparks creativity and adventure. Overall, Coraline is a must-watch during the Halloween season, just be mindful of your child's sensitivity to spooky elements!