Coraline-review

CORALINE (2009) is a stop-motion film directed by Henry Selick. It is based on the fantasy/horror novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The story revolves around the protagonist Coraline Jones played by Dakota Fanning, who is a brave, clever, curious and self-proclaimed 11-year-old explorer. She is aggravated by crazy grownups (as they all seem to be), not being taken seriously for her young age and outgoing demeanor, and people constantly mistaking her name for Caroline. The tagline of the movie-“be careful what you wish for” is certainly apt as the movie is about Coraline wishing her life was perfect, and about the wish coming true. Only to discover a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, apparently caring parents who invite Coraline to stay in their world forever. As Coraline discovers that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her, she relies on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to get back home and save many others like her. With a star cast consisting of the voices of Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Keith David and John Hodgman, the movie has won various awards including Best Feature Film at the BAFTA Children’s Award, Best Animated Female ([the character of] Coraline) at the EDA [Alliance of Women Film Journalists] Award and Best Production Design in a Feature Production at the Annie Awards