In Reply to: "Coraline:" an entertaining kid's film posted by tinear on March 1, 2009 at 11:47:26:
I went on opening weekend, and there were many people lugging their toddlers and infants along. I think anything "animated" people consider family friendly, and I do not think this qualifies as a standard kid's film. Maybe it is a kid's film in the context that Roald Dahl writes kid's books, but I think there is a lot of non-traditional storytelling and dark images/humour that a lot of parents may not be comfortable with (the implanted and thonged sister on the trapeze as an overt example :-).
I actually liked the character build up. There was so much eye candy it was enough for me to lay back and enjoy (I got a vicarious thrill from the delivery van backing up at the opening so maybe I am easily thrilled :-). I was also very surprised by Teri Hatcher and how good her voice was, not something I have really noticed from her before.
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Follow Ups
- I disagree - mdl 11:54:53 03/02/09 (4)
- I don't know how old you are but things really - tinear 16:49:29 03/02/09 (2)
- My wife, who writes both Adult fiction & Young Adult novels, thought it too strong for young kids. - Audiophilander 11:43:00 03/03/09 (0)
- What determines a kid's movie... - mdl 18:29:03 03/02/09 (0)
- RE: I agree - Brian A 15:55:27 03/02/09 (0)