posted March 01, 2009 05:32 AM         

I'm aware that I have weird tastes, and I believe that some of the teasing metaphors and possibilities (and that I'm a Gaiman fan) no doubt play a part (as do the lessons I learned to beware those who bear gifts seemingly without reason), but if anyone thinks they might like this movie (and it's a good one to take many kids to, IMO), I'd like to suggest you see it on the big screen first for this reason:
http://www.cinemaverdict.com/2009/02/11/review-coraline/

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Selick is the man responsible for doing most of the hard work on stop-motion films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride. Most people are quick to give credit to Tim Burton for those films (and Burton’s artistic style certainly defines both), but Selick is the real genius who makes the stop-motion animation process so gorgeous.

I don’t mean to insult Burton when I say I’m glad Selick was able to break away and make Coraline. The tidy dollhouse feeling that permeates most Burton films is swept away here, replaced by a gloriously designed yet very unstable and unpredictable dimension that will fascinate viewers young and old. The stop-motion animation is genuinely jaw-dropping, particularly during a circus performance by some very talented mice. Selick’s visuals breathe vibrant life into Gaiman’s gloriously twisted take on The Chronicles of Narnia, creating a film that manages to be both energetic and eerie

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And the 1st time I saw it was from the back, and the 2nd time was almost at the very front. The 2nd was more amazing for visuals, so it made a difference for me sitting closer. I doubt the effect can be recreated on most TV or computer screens. So if you think you might like to see it, I'd recommend seeing it on the big screen (and up toward the front) rather than just waiting for it to come out on dvd.