Dark and magical dream

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2009)

Coraline Jones is a girl who is bored with her life and wants to find some excitement. Her dream comes true when she finds a secret door in the new house she moved into. Which takes her into a alternative universe where everything is just the way she wants it, but all isn't what it seems. I haven't read the book by Neil Gaiman but from what I heard and read it follows is pretty closely. This is a film that kids and even adults can enjoy, it's atmosphere is a bit dark and kinda like watching a crazy dream come to life but you just can't help but be enveloped in this world. The whole premise was hauntingly pretty to look at and it's even choreographed really well. For me it was like watching a very dark version of "Alice in Wonderland". I am not a fan of Dakota Fanning, but she really does shine in this film and her voice acting is superb. "Coraline" is a film for all ages to enjoy and have a good time with.
8.3/10