Wow. This film was so beautiful. Neil Gaiman's trippy storytelling meshes so well with director Selick's quirky style...it's a match made in heaven (or some other place full of mythic creatures). Throw in some kick ass 3D technology and you have a festivus for the eyes (yeah, I just said festivus). First off, let's give massive props to Laika, the Oregon-based animation company who put this little treat together for us. It looks phenomenal. Honestly, the storytelling almost gets trumped by the richness of the production. It's eye-popping (literally) and fun for all ages. It would appear we're having somewhat of a renaissance with more and more 3D on the way. It has come a long way since the 50s and 60s and you can't deny the appeal. Hollywood is trying to find more ways to compete with other technology like never before...amped up HD & Dolby Surround Sound home entertainment systems...TiVo...video games that virtually put you in the game & your friends across the world can play against you? It's tough to get a piece of the entertainment pie these days. We're bound to see an increase in tricks and gadgets to get our butts in the theater seats. Coraline hits the mark for sure. I paid more than regular price for the ticket, and it was worth it. I'm pretty sure moviegoers in the packed theater I saw it in would agree.
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