IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327597/) Synopsis: A young girl (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 her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents (including Other Mother [Hatcher]) try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home – and save her family.
Director:
Henry Selick
Writers:
Neil Gaiman (novel)
Henry Selick (writer)
Release Date:
February 2009 (USA)
Cast:
Dakota Fanning ... Coraline (voice)
Teri Hatcher ... Coraline's Mother / Other Mother (voice)
Ian McShane ... Mr. Bobinski (voice)
Keith David ... The Cat (voice)
Jennifer Saunders ... Miss Forcible (voice)
I cannot wait for this film. Not even the presence of Dakota Fanning, who I hate, can temper my enthusiasm for it.
Jackskeleton
09-16-08, 05:40 AM
Saw a test screening. It had two keys to for me loving it.
Selick and Gaiman.
I loved it. :)
joltman
09-16-08, 07:16 AM
I know that They Might Be Giants were working on music for it. I don't know if they did the soundtrack in general or just contributed some music.
RyoHazuki
09-16-08, 12:52 PM
Did this get pushed back? I saw the teaser forever ago.
RichC2
09-16-08, 01:10 PM
They showed a trailer for this before Monster House over 2 years ago, saying it got pushed back is an understatement :) (Though, I think it had a late 2007 date originally).
Matthew Chmiel
09-16-08, 01:25 PM
From what I've seen, the film will have a very limited release for Oscar consideration in December with a wide release in February 2009.
Giles
09-16-08, 01:30 PM
does anyone know how this is being shot, on film or digitally?
NoirFan
11-03-08, 02:33 PM
Gaiman interviewed (http://www.premiere.com/features/4795/neil-gaiman-exclusive-coraline-and-more.html) in Premiere.
After seeing the 3-D trailer before My Bloody Valentine 3-D it completely sold me. I can not wait. Any reviews or impressions? I know there were screenings in LA last night.
trespoochies
01-27-09, 08:45 PM
I was lucky to see this in Austin this past Sunday with Selick in attendance. It's a rather amazing movie. Very beautifully shot as well. I didn't know much about this story, but it definitely does not seem like small children's fare. I believe it's PG, but when the story takes that dark turn, I definitely couldn't imagine my 5 year old daughter seeing this without getting scared. But overall, it's Selick's best stuff yet - IMO, much better than Nightmare Before Christmas, which i love a lot. The 3D is pretty amazing as well. Selick mentioned he didn't want to to be a 3D fest throughout the entire movie, and it shows. When you see the images pop up in certain scenes, it really enhances the effect of the story. Towards the end it increases a lot more. I can't wait to see this again.
Oh, Selick did say when Disney said they were going to do Nightmare in 3D, both he and Tim Burton thought it was the dumbest idea they ever heard of. But he was pleased with what they did with it.
or Check it out in HD on YouTube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js7wxoqeVK0&eurl=http://thefilmstage.com/)
I can't wait for this movie after this trailer. I'm really interested in 3D, looks like it will be fantastic
FantasticVSDoom
01-28-09, 01:10 PM
Really excited for this myself...
KillerCannibal
01-28-09, 01:17 PM
It looks pretty good to me, but the trailer doesn't do much for me. I'm not a fan of Gaiman so that may be part of the turn-off for me. Unless I hear some great reviews I might pass on this one altogether. Unless, of course, my chick wants to see it....
NoirFan
02-03-09, 09:04 PM
Variety review (http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117939524.html?categoryid=31&cs=1): Eerily inhabiting the netherworld where a young girl’s wildest dreams become her cruelest nightmares, “Coraline” is a dark delight. Although it coarsens some of the details in Neil Gaiman’s popular 2002 children’s horror novel, this eccentric and deliriously inventive fantasy finds stop-motion auteur Henry Selick scaling new heights of ghoulish whimsy, buoyed by a haunting score that works its own macabre magic.
Suprmallet
02-03-09, 09:16 PM
There's a very good interview with Selick right now at the Onion AV club.
joefrog91
02-03-09, 10:38 PM
Kinda upset they changed parts of the original story (as seen in the trailer), but will hold my final judgment after seeing the movie in the theater.
I just reread the book this week and can't wait to see the movie. I'm a big Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman fan.
Giles
02-03-09, 10:54 PM
Sound & Vision magazine noted that 'Corpse Bride' was shot with 4K cameras, and that for this film, on imdb it's just denoted as being shot with HiDef cameras - does this mean 4k resolution or standard 2k?
Suprmallet
02-03-09, 11:18 PM
It could mean anything from 720p-4k. But IIRC, Corpse Bride was shot with digital still cameras, not motion picture cameras.
ManWithNoName
02-03-09, 11:33 PM
I know that They Might Be Giants were working on music for it. I don't know if they did the soundtrack in general or just contributed some music.
They Might Be Giants?? Wow...
This thing just went from my "Don't Give a Fuck" shit-list to an absolute Must-See for me.
Giles
02-03-09, 11:37 PM
It could mean anything from 720p-4k. But IIRC, Corpse Bride was shot with digital still cameras, not motion picture cameras.
oh did I imply motion picture cameras ??
Suprmallet
02-03-09, 11:40 PM
No, I just assumed. Sorry.
Edit: On IMDB, it lists the filming format as "Video (HDTV)," whereas for the Corpse Bride it lists the specific cameras used, so who knows.
Drop
02-04-09, 01:47 PM
Kinda upset they changed parts of the original story (as seen in the trailer), but will hold my final judgment after seeing the movie in the theater.
I just reread the book this week and can't wait to see the movie. I'm a big Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman fan.
Gaiman told Selick that his first script was too close to the book, he encouraged Selick to make it more of a movie. The film has Gaiman's approval.
joefrog91
02-04-09, 02:54 PM
Gaiman told Selick that his first script was too close to the book, he encouraged Selick to make it more of a movie. The film has Gaiman's approval.
That's good to know.
Giles
02-05-09, 10:29 AM
I'm a little annoyed, Coraline was supposed to open at Regal Gallery Place tomorrow, but according to it's website, they are continuing 'My Bloody Valentine' - even though it's one of the best REAL-D systems in the area, the auditorium's lighting (during the film) is a serious flaw. Will go to my second favourite theatre - Tysons.
Suprmallet
02-05-09, 01:05 PM
Coraline was very, very good. The animation in particular is just astounding, with some of the shots being truly breathtaking. The 3D is well integrated and never feels like a gimmick. Coraline in particular has a wonderful range of expressions that bring her to life.
The movie extends out from the book, as expected, especially in the Other Mother's world, but also in the regular world. I wouldn't say it's quite up to the level of The Nightmare Before Christmas, but additional viewings may change my mind on that.
And it does have on They Might Be Giants song that works quite well in context. Overall, I highly recommend it.
gogogadget
02-06-09, 12:11 AM
Very excited for this - huge Gaiman fan - but the commercials every ten minutes are really annoying me - they're revealing more and more.
Giles
02-06-09, 09:15 AM
Very excited for this - huge Gaiman fan - but the commercials every ten minutes are really annoying me - they're revealing more and more.
look away, look away!
there's a great article on the filming of the movie in the latest American Cinematographer - and yes, it was shot with Princeton Instruments MegaPlus EC11000 and Nikon D80 (Red One) cameras in 4K digital capture/Digital stills.
Suprmallet
02-06-09, 04:11 PM
I'm surprised at the less-than-enthusiastic reviews from the DVD Talk staff. I wonder if they were unconsciously comparing it to Nightmare?
Drop
02-06-09, 05:24 PM
There's a minor peeve I have with a lot of the reviews I'm seeing for the film. They all mention it might be too scary for children. It's dumb assumption because some will be scared some won't. It shouldn't matter if it is though. Is it a good film? That's what ultimately matters. There shouldn't be certain demographics tied to a film, it should be judged for what it is, and the best any reviewer can do is base their opinion on what they think.
CKMorpheus
02-06-09, 11:22 PM
Just saw it tonight in 3D. Visually stunning and very mysterious. I loved it. So did my little sister, who just turned 8. The theater was packed with kids and their parents, and seemed to get favorable reviews from the crowd when we left. It got a nice ovation from the kids and parents when it ended.
Is it too scary for kids? I guess it really depends on how well you know your kid. My little sister wasn't scared, yet the six year old behind us (I'm guessing he was six) was groaning in fear and asking his mom to leave.
droidguy1119
02-07-09, 12:42 AM
I just reread the book this week and can't wait to see the movie. I'm a big Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman fan.Not to pick on you, but I wonder how many people have never realized that Tim Burton did not direct The Nightmare Before Christmas (and, of course, has no involvement that I'm aware of on this film).
Suprmallet
02-07-09, 05:05 AM
It doesn't help that the title says "Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas." And then Tim Burton DID end up co-directing Corpse Bride. Perhaps the real giveaway that this isn't a Tim Burton film is that it does NOT say "Tim Burton's Coraline."
NoirFan
02-07-09, 11:05 AM
(and, of course, has no involvement that I'm aware of on this film).
Saw it in 3-D last night and I was blown away. These are the best stop motion effects I have ever seen and I've seen quite a few. I really liked the music as well it sounded very cool. If you're planning on seeing this I would go 3-D all the way. Its an amazing experience.
Drop
02-07-09, 01:15 PM
Saw it last night in 3D. It was fantastic. Beautiful and highly entertaining. All the character were great. It was the best 3D presentation I've seen, as well. Really felt like I was watching it happen live in front of me.
As far as scares, the children were mixed. I heard a few cries and some were escorted out while most were fine. It was a perfect amount of terror. There was a lot of cheers at the end when Wybie came to the rescue
Hey Chicago Tribune, how's it going? Ever heard of IMDB? Oh yeah, it's really cool! Say hi to your mother for me.
KillerCannibal
02-07-09, 02:14 PM
They Might Be Giants contributed music to the film?
This just went from 'mild interest' to 'must stay the fuck away' for me. I can't think of a band I loathe more than them.
I might check this out in 3D if my chick has any interest, but the animation looked sorta crude, and not in a good way. Plus, the story just isn't grabbing at me like Nightmare did. Although, I will admit the praise I've been reading has been doing it's part to sway my decision.
droidguy1119
02-07-09, 02:23 PM
The Chicago Tribune, really? I'd probably be more appalled, although I have to guess that someone other than the person who wrote the included review slapped that on the front of the paper. I hope.
Drop
02-07-09, 03:49 PM
They Might Be Giants contributed music to the film?
This just went from 'mild interest' to 'must stay the fuck away' for me. I can't think of a band I loathe more than them.
I might check this out in 3D if my chick has any interest, but the animation looked sorta crude, and not in a good way. Plus, the story just isn't grabbing at me like Nightmare did. Although, I will admit the praise I've been reading has been doing it's part to sway my decision.
If they did, I couldn't tell. The music was great either way. I was surprised how well it worked because I didn't expect it to be that good.
maingon
02-07-09, 04:41 PM
seen it and I liked it though i feel it started falling apart towards the end. I loved the first half. I really liked the first 15-20 minutes. coraloine, stuck in doors on a rainy day exploring the house was great. The animation and art style was fantastic. Though no real characters in this movie that I will remember, unlike the other movies of this stlye.
I thought this was the weakest of all the 3D movies I have seen. There was a good sense of depth towards the beginning but towards the end it didnt seem like there was much depth. not as good as Nightmare before christmas or Corpse Bride but still agood movie 7.5/10
RyoHazuki
02-07-09, 04:44 PM
They Might Be Giants contributed music to the film?
This just went from 'mild interest' to 'must stay the fuck away' for me. I can't think of a band I loathe more than them. Their contribution is a twenty second or less song that Coraline's dad improvises on the piano. Not really a big deal.
fumanstan
02-07-09, 08:00 PM
I caught an afternoon showing of this today with my girlfriend and we came away bored and disinterested. The 3D was kind of neat, and the character design was pretty cool, but the overall story and pacing of the film was uninteresting and slow. I had high hopes from the trailer, but for me it just didn't deliver and was more confused at some of the odd scenes then enthralled.
For instance, things like the weird fat ladies and the big boobs during that "play" thing, was just odd.
I also didn't care for any of the characters other then Coraline and the cat. Her parents just seemed too mean, and the Wybie kid seemed fairly pointless and only existed to get move along certain parts of the plot.
KillerCannibal
02-07-09, 08:09 PM
Their contribution is a twenty second or less song that Coraline's dad improvises on the piano. Not really a big deal.
Whew... Ok, that I can live with. If the mood strikes me, I might check this one out in 3D this week.
Drop
02-07-09, 08:47 PM
I caught an afternoon showing of this today with my girlfriend and we came away bored and disinterested. The 3D was kind of neat, and the character design was pretty cool, but the overall story and pacing of the film was uninteresting and slow. I had high hopes from the trailer, but for me it just didn't deliver and was more confused at some of the odd scenes then enthralled. [/spoiler]
I also didn't care for any of the characters other then Coraline and the cat. Her parents just seemed too mean, and the Wybie kid seemed fairly pointless and only existed to get move along certain parts of the plot.
What was slow exactly? The beginning was build up, so you kind of expect little action, but you have Coraline's real world life slow to contrast the more exciting other world. It kept building to the end. I thought it was a perfect give and take. I guess liking the characters helps, because I never felt bored once. And every scene had great character moments as well as being relevant to the plot.
As for her parents being mean, you're suppossed to be on Coraline's side, so you shouldn't like the parents much at first, but I felt they got a fair shake. They just moved and had a deadline to reach for their work. They were under a ton of pressure and they did try to entertain their daughter (the father more than the mother, but once again fits the plot as the other mother is even further contrasted), they were just very limited. They gradually became more likeable as the film went on so by the end you felt for them.
As for the supporting characters I felt they were one of the most memorable. They were types, but very well done and their designs go a long way to giving you their history without saying anything. For their short screentime I developed a good sense of them.
I really can't find faults with the film, and I've been thinking about it since I saw it, so it's probably going to be amongst my favorite films. I really want to see it again.
Anubis2005X
02-07-09, 09:11 PM
Saw it today, much creepier than i expected, loved it!
I do agree that... the whole part with the boobs was pretty odd.
fumanstan
02-07-09, 11:13 PM
What was slow exactly? The beginning was build up, so you kind of expect little action, but you have Coraline's real world life slow to contrast the more exciting other world. It kept building to the end. I thought it was a perfect give and take. I guess liking the characters helps, because I never felt bored once. And every scene had great character moments as well as being relevant to the plot.
As for her parents being mean, you're suppossed to be on Coraline's side, so you shouldn't like the parents much at first, but I felt they got a fair shake. They just moved and had a deadline to reach for their work. They were under a ton of pressure and they did try to entertain their daughter (the father more than the mother, but once again fits the plot as the other mother is even further contrasted), they were just very limited. They gradually became more likeable as the film went on so by the end you felt for them.
As for the supporting characters I felt they were one of the most memorable. They were types, but very well done and their designs go a long way to giving you their history without saying anything. For their short screentime I developed a good sense of them.
I really can't find faults with the film, and I've been thinking about it since I saw it, so it's probably going to be amongst my favorite films. I really want to see it again.
I thought the whole movie moved along pretty slow. The beginning I can understand, but I was just waiting for the pace to pick up but it took it's time as Coraline moved between worlds and by then it felt to me that the art style was the only thing carrying it. I guess I was just looking for more then just the quirky design, where the comparable "darker" style movies like Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride won me over with the whole cast.
I did like the voice work, and I thought Teri Hatcher was specifically good as the mother of both worlds. For whatever reason, the style just didn't click along with the plot for me. The climax didn't excite me, and Coraline's game at the end just felt plain and obvious. Yeah, it's a "kids" movie, and I usually love them. I don't know, I guess I know how the folks that hated Wall-E or something feel now :p
dogmatica
02-08-09, 01:23 AM
My wife and I just got back from a 3D show and we both really liked it, even watched Mirrormask last night at home as a primer. I'm a Neil Gaiman superfan, though, so my 3D glasses are a little rose-tinted. Anyway, we dug the flick despite little grace notes from the book that we missed:
I thought Coraline's sympathy for the Other Father during his demise was clear in the book but missing in the film. I also missed the excitable, talking puppy during Spink & Forcible's show, as well as when the theatrical pair ask, "What's your name, Coraline?" Meanwhile, my wife missed the rat songs!
arminius
02-08-09, 10:37 AM
I thought the whole movie moved along pretty slow. The beginning I can understand, but I was just waiting for the pace to pick up but it took it's time as Coraline moved between worlds and by then it felt to me that the art style was the only thing carrying it. I guess I was just looking for more then just the quirky design, where the comparable "darker" style movies like Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride won me over with the whole cast.
I did like the voice work, and I thought Teri Hatcher was specifically good as the mother of both worlds. For whatever reason, the style just didn't click along with the plot for me. The climax didn't excite me, and Coraline's game at the end just felt plain and obvious. Yeah, it's a "kids" movie, and I usually love them. I don't know, I guess I know how the folks that hated Wall-E or something feel now :p
This is how it was for me. It was ok but I just did not feel for any of them. One thing I found funny.
The more evil the other mother got the more she looked like Teri Hatcher.
mdc3000
02-08-09, 07:26 PM
Underwhelmed but enjoyed it for the most part. The first half is fantastic and then the movie slows to a crawl and really starts to screech to a halt when it gets more nightmare-ish... it takes so long to get to it's conclusion that I started to not care... And outside of Coraline, there isn't anyone in this movie really likeable - so I thought overall it didn't have the heart that really sells a movie like this and makes it something special, memorable and keeps me coming back again and again. So while I thought the visuals and 3D were pretty great (although I thought other 3D features I've seen lately used the technology to more eye popping effect) I have no desire to revisit this one anytime soon...all a little bit too cold and calculated for my tastes... I'm hovering between 3 and 3.5 out of 5.
parrotheads4
02-10-09, 12:31 PM
What type of 3-D is it? Is it red/blue?
mdc3000
02-10-09, 12:42 PM
^No, it's polarized 3D (ie. the glasses just look like slightly tinted sunglasses)
ken_572002
02-10-09, 02:52 PM
If they did, I couldn't tell. The music was great either way. I was surprised how well it worked because I didn't expect it to be that good.
So, then your saying there is good musical numbers in the film? I have the soundtracks to both Nightmare Before Christmas & Corpse Bride, which are outstanding. I plan on seeing the film this weekend, and am hoping for some good musical interludes.
Suprmallet
02-10-09, 03:17 PM
The movie is not a musical, it just happens to have one song in it by They Might Be Giants.
Giles
02-10-09, 03:28 PM
^ suprmallet, your avatar creeps me out.
Suprmallet
02-10-09, 04:41 PM
Why so serious?
Jackskeleton
02-11-09, 07:07 AM
Oh you silly silly man.
The They Might Be Giants song was well worth it. Loved the film, then again, I enjoy Neil Gaiman's work a great deal.
I thought the design of the characters was amazing.
CreativeMind09
02-13-09, 02:05 AM
I saw the "making of" Coraline and it has the look and makings of a Tim Burton stop motion animation. More of these type of films should be made.
gogogadget
02-13-09, 10:17 PM
Was really impressed with this. Rich 3-D and stayed fairly true to the book, minus a couple things. Moved quickly, wasn't bored for a second.
(Random note: Years ago, when I was young, around the time NMBC came out, there was a music video with a creepy man sewing little dolls. I wonder who the artist was.)
Giles
02-14-09, 02:04 PM
I thought the 3D effects when the action/story took place in the other world were more pronounced - but I'm sure that was the effect the filmmaker's were going for. As for the music, the TMBG diddy was good, but the rest of the music score was just as good if not better.
There's a little bit of more animation at the end of the credits for those interested in knowing. More behind the scenes than actual story though - but fascinating nonetheless.
Saw it today, much creepier than i expected, loved it!
I do agree that... the whole part with the boobs was pretty odd.
most definately, I think the five year old in the audience I was with, was seriousily disturbed by it all.
RyoHazuki
02-14-09, 03:06 PM
(Random note: Years ago, when I was young, around the time NMBC came out, there was a music video with a creepy man sewing little dolls. I wonder who the artist was.)
It was probably a Tool video. The guy who did those basically ripped off the Brothers Quay.
Also, Giles, the alternate reality was filmed with a different 3-D technique to give it more depth.
NoirFan
02-16-09, 06:07 PM
Just got back from this one - absolutely enthralling, and the 3-D looked tremendous at times. I really can't find any major flaws with the film, it was just a wonderfully inventive piece of film making. Miss Spink and Miss Forcible reminded me somewhat of the Beales in Grey Gardens. Also, once the Other Mother made her transformation into destructive, scary mode, the lyrics of Pink Floyd's "Mother" kept popping into my head:
"Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry
Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you
Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Momma will keep Baby cozy and warm"
Giles
02-17-09, 11:07 AM
It was probably a Tool video. The guy who did those basically ripped off the Brothers Quay.
Also, Giles, the alternate reality was filmed with a different 3-D technique to give it more depth.
I prefer the term "homage" ;)
gonna drag a friend to see the film again this coming Friday but at a different theatre; Gallery Place (I just hope they've fixed the auditorium lighting issue I had with 'My Bloody Valentine).
Just got back from this one - absolutely enthralling, and the 3-D looked tremendous at times. I really can't find any major flaws with the film, it was just a wonderfully inventive piece of film making. Miss Spink and Miss Forcible reminded me somewhat of the Beales in "Grey Gardens". Also, once the Other Mother made her transformation into destructive, scary mode, the lyrics of Pink Floyd's "Mother" kept popping into my head:
"Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry
Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you
Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Momma will keep Baby cozy and warm"
I hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it, but yes, I could easily see the resemblence.
The Bus
02-20-09, 11:37 PM
Saw this and I wasn't terribly impressed. It had a great sense of creepiness near the beginning then sort of started falling apart. The mini-boss battles to get each of the three souls back were laughable at best: they should've been a bit longer. A mild recommendation at best.
ken_572002
02-22-09, 10:29 AM
Caught the 3-D version of this with the kids yesterday, and absolutely loved it. Great job by the director, animators, writers, and voice-actors.
Blu Man
02-22-09, 10:35 AM
I might see it next weekend. I heard this weekend was the last weekend it would be in 3D. Is that true? And is it kid ok? Like for a 4 year old?
Falc04
02-22-09, 11:29 AM
Just my opinion, but 4 may be a little too young for this film. Although when I saw it last weekend, I did see kids of that age in the theater, and I did not notice any of the parents having to take them out, during the last 1/3 of the movie.
NoirFan
02-22-09, 11:44 AM
I might see it next weekend. I heard this weekend was the last weekend it would be in 3D. Is that true? And is it kid ok? Like for a 4 year old?
I'd say four is too young. The scene in which the Other Mother turns into a massive, skeletal figure would be pretty scary for a kid that age.
Blu Man
02-22-09, 12:23 PM
I'd say four is too young. The scene in which the Other Mother turns into a massive, skeletal figure would be pretty scary for a kid that age.
Yeah well in that case I might just weight to see it on Blu Ray. Thanks for the help.
NoirFan
02-22-09, 12:27 PM
Yeah well in that case I might just weight to see it on Blu Ray. Thanks for the help.
If you can get a babysitter, I'd definitely recommend seeing the film in the theater and in 3-D. Several scenes are quite striking with the 3-D effect.
Blu Man
02-22-09, 05:38 PM
If you can get a babysitter, I'd definitely recommend seeing the film in the theater and in 3-D. Several scenes are quite striking with the 3-D effect.
Oh no, he's not my son. He's my Nephew and he doesn't get to go to the movies a lot and he seem's to like animated TV shows. I figured i'd take him off my brother's hands for a night. And it looks as though this is the last week to see it in 3D so I missed my chance.:(
12thmonkey
02-23-09, 08:17 AM
We went to see Coraline in 3-D last night.
Wow! :eek: I can't recommend this experience enough. The technology is seemingly flawless.
I was a huge fan of Gaiman's book, and even with the story changes it was probably one of the most enjoyable times I've had in a theater in years.
NoirFan
02-24-09, 09:32 PM
And it looks as though this is the last week to see it in 3D so I missed my chance.:(
Fuckin' Jonas Brothers!
Giles
02-24-09, 09:39 PM
^ yes because of those twits 3D concert movie - I went and saw Coraline for a second time before it left - liked it even more the second time.
Steve Phillips
02-25-09, 02:47 PM
Luckily there are enough Real D screens in Las Vegas that CORALINE will continue to be shown in 3-D along side the Jonases. I wanted to check it out again but won't be able to for a few days.
Giles
02-25-09, 03:11 PM
interestingly, because Regal Fairfax Town Center is so close to Cinema De Lux, Coraline 3D will continue at the Cinema on both it's 3D screens. However one of the screens didn't impress in the slightest because for reasons unknown to me, the 3D imagery was lacklustre at best for Bolt - the DLP's brightness I think is set too low, resulting in the image being more dark when you watch the movie with the 3D glasses.
Matthew Chmiel
03-10-09, 12:06 PM
I posted this in the 3-D is taking over thread...
Since the Jonas Brothers couldn't stop sucking and lost 80% of it's audience in the course of it's second weekend, Coraline will be re-appearing in a good majority of 3D theaters this weekend.
I highly recommend it if you haven't checked out the film yet to do so in 3D.
fernsita
03-10-09, 07:06 PM
This movie didn't really ever catch my eye or generate a huge buzz in my opinion, but a friend of mine saw it and said it was really good. He said he was impressed with the story and animation, so I might rent it once it comes out on DVD.
NoirFan
03-10-09, 07:10 PM
This movie didn't really ever catch my eye or generate a huge buzz in my opinion, but a friend of mine saw it and said it was really good. He said he was impressed with the story and animation, so I might rent it once it comes out on DVD.
You owe it to yourself to experience it on the big screen and in 3-D. I can't imagine a home viewing being in any way comparable. That's wonderful news about the Jonas Brothers' bombing, this film deserves each and every one of it's box office dollars.
Drop
05-24-09, 11:26 AM
Because I don't want to start a new thread, I'd like to mention I saw the musical adaptation in New York on Friday. It was excellent and I recommend fans of the book and film to see it (it's closer to the book than the film, takes place in England). On an extra cool note the man behind the music (as well as The Magnetic Fields) Stephin Merritt was in the audience. A bit surreal seeing it with him in attendance.
If you hate musicals (I mostly do myself), that shouldn't scare you off, it works very well. And Stephin Merritt's style works perfectly with the story. He took a lot of influence from John Cage, with prepared pianos and toy pianos. And everyone is really good in it (despite weird casting choices, a middle-aged woman as Coraline and a man as Other Mother, it works)
The Infidel
07-22-09, 11:30 PM
Picked this up yesterday, and watched it tonight. Pretty good little story! Definitely reminded me of a Burton-esque Spirited Away. I watched the 3D version on the disc first, since I wasn't sure if I would like it enough for an immediate repeat viewing. The 3D was pretty good, but a little inconsistent. Sometimes it was really clear, sometimes blurry (and yes, I did use the 3D glasses that were included), but overall I thought they did a great job with the 3D.
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