Coraline

Coraline is a truly unique movie. I spent a large part of the film wondering, “How did they do
that?” This magical stop-motion animated film is so artistically done and imaginative that I
was completely caught up in the art of the film. But what eventually transported me from being an observer to a participant was the voice talents of Terri Hatcher and Dakota Fanning. Terri Hatcher essentially plays three versions of the same character and her interpretations were so nuanced that I was greatly impressed with her voice work. Dakota Fanning was also a natural choice for the part of Coraline. She gave the young girl in this story a grounded, real quality, that was necessary to sustain her through the fantasy sequences. I am a great fan of
Dakota’s talents.

Coraline is not going to appeal to everyone, the animation style is a long way from Disney, or
Pixar. But this film will be talked about for a long time to come. It is truly a work of art. If you
enjoy animation, are brave enough to try something new, or are already a fan of work like The
Nightmare Before Christmas, you’ll love this film.

Rating: First Run Take a chance and see this film. It’s different, but worth the effort.