I took a bunch of kids to see "Coraline" on Friday

[hiphopnation]

it was in 3D with the glasses and everything (does it show that I don't know much about animation or stop-motion, or whatever it was?)

This was by far one of the most visually stunning and exqusitely realized films I have seen a very long time. It was a gorgeous thing to see, I was totally speechless. Beautiful and nightmarish and funny and scary -- I've just never seen things done like that in animation before. Truly something. Not for the little little ones, but a great film for older kids and parents. Highly recommended!!

[Orsino]

1. We enjoyed the hell out of it.

I'd never seen a 3-D movie before, and this was fantastic.

Now I'll have to reread the book.

[hiphopnation]

2. is it a children's book?

I never even knew it was a book

[Orsino]

4. Yeah..,written for young adults, I guess.

Certainly marketed that way.

But it's a great read.

[HopeHoops]

3. Did Tim Burton have his fingers in this one?

[Orsino]

5. Not at all.

But the director also did A Nightmare Before Christmas.

[hiphopnation]

6. i could see how someone would mistake it for burton, though

it's very burton-esque.

[ghostsofgiants]

10. People always assume Burton directed A Nightmare Before Christmas.

[hiphopnation]

13. he didn't direct it?

what was his hand in Nightmare?

[ghostsofgiants]

16. Producer and co-writer.

Henry Selick directed it, and Coraline as well.

[Ava]

7. my littles sisters loved it

the oldest of them got upset(not scared) though at the sad lesson Coraline learned.

i think just about every kid has had a "i wish i had another family!" moment like Coraline.

sweet movie and great message :thumbsup:

[yellowdogintexas]

8. I am quite looking forward to seeing this film. nt

[tabbycat31]

9. my mom keeps insisting that I see it

since she's convinced that Coraline is a play on my name (Caroline). I'll see it eventually or if she wants to pay for it.

[Fire Walk With Me]

11. Oh, the same folks who did "Mirrormask", which was quite good...

[blogslut]

12. I'll have to wait to see it

But I most certainly will see it.

[seemunkee]

14. Waiting for my wife to read it before we go to the movie

I bought the book for my daughter when it came out. The previews look great

[tigereye]

15. the book is very good, nice to know that the film is, as well!

[Redneck Socialist]

17. I saw it the other night. It's very good

The book's great as well. Might be a little creepy for small kids though.

[Arugula Latte]

18. I'm glad. They made it here in Oregon. We're rooting for the home team.

I will take my kids to see it soon.