In 2002, I discovered the cunning and creepy book Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Even as an adult, I was completely scared by the book. Just this Friday, the film version was released in theaters. The film version is on par with the book in its excellence. In 3D, the movie is an amazing, fun-filled experience.
Coraline is about a little girl (voiced by Dakota Fanning) who moves to a new house. She hates her parents who refuse to pay attention to her and is completely bored by her new surroundings. One day, she stumbles upon a portal. Everything seems the same except that the people have button eyes. What she didn't know was that her other mother (voiced by Teri Hatcher) has other evil means for her.
In 3D, the film is absolutely beautiful. If you ever have seen a film shown in REAL-D technology, you know what it is like, but for those who don't, it is like real life. The movie honestly looks like there are drawn out actors right in front of your eyes. Seeing this makes me regret my decision not to see My Bloody Valentine in 3D, but from the looks of it, Monsters Vs. Aliens and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs look promising in 3D.
Aside from all that, the stop motion animation is great. It is hard to believe this wasn't done on the computer. That's just how good it is. Henry Selick, the man behind The Nightmare Before Christmas (and not Tim Burton contrary to belief), manages to scare the audience with this without even breaking a sweat. Also, the animation looks even better in 3D.
If you haven't figured it out yet, see the film if possible in 3D. If not, the film is amazing as well in 2D. Neil Gaiman's book has gotten a great adaptation for the screen. It has in no way lost its creepiness and intrigue. Coraline will definitely follow in the tracks of Corpse Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas by becoming a cult classic and selling clothes at Hot Topic.
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