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August 10 CoralineI've just seen the movie Coraline, based on the book by Neil Gaiman. I was only interested in seeing it for two things: animation and Jennifer Saunders.  I didn't go and see the 3D version, thanks to having eyes that do funny things when I'm looking at 3D images, but I was still quite impressed with the movie. Such fantastical imagery and great weaving of a story that, while meant for children, captures the minds of adults as well. The colours, animation, voices, and music all merge together to create such a great movie, that I'm just going to have to see it again. Coraline is a story of a girl who moves to 'The Pink Palace Apartments' with her parents. She is a world away from her friends, and only wants her parents to be involved in her life a little more. On the first night of sleeping in her new home, Coraline discovers that a door in the family room, that is normally a gateway to a brick wall, becomes a tunnel to another world. Without giving away any spoilers, this world mirrors Coraline's, but in a way that she does not expect. Coraline gets so caught up, that the enchantment becomes dangerous, and Coraline needs to find a way to bring things back to normal. The very end of the movie credits gives a little gem for those who love the internet. I'm not telling you what it is, as you will need to see the movie yourself. I must say, though, that the website is a nice addition to the movie, adding a veritable virtual playground for the young, and young at heart. I love movie websites that are interactive. I've already blogged about the Transformers one, and have played around with the Terminator Salvation website. The Coraline website also has an ability for cyber fiends to upload their photos and play around with button eyes. I've added a couple of photos for you to look at. The original is on the left, and then you can choose different frames and buttons for your eyes.    As well as playing around with photos, you can even visit the circus and a group of clever mice will spell your name!  Anyway, if you're interested in the movie, then you must go and see it. Coraline is fantastic! |
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