Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

FuzzyTagz If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Lenna "There's nothing wrong with being scared, Norman, so long as you don't let it change who you are." Going into the stop-motion animated family film Paranorman, I didn't expect the movie to have such a strong, relatable message. At most I assumed it would be two things: juvenile and entirely light-hearted. However, I was pleasantly surprised as I was swept up into the humorous adventure lead by young Norman and the kids that got caught up with him. The characterization in Paranorman is excellent—the characters each have unique personalities, and the combination of their personalities is perfect for not only comedy, but also interesting relationships and a journey you can't help but enjoy. The striking animation of Paranorman adds even more personality to the film. It was animated by stop-motion, using full-color 3D printers to create a wide variety of facial expressions for the characters. The quirky animation is very detailed, down to the glossy, viscous saliva on the tongue of a decaying corpse. Directed by Chris Butler and Sam fell, known for hit animated films Coraline and Flushed Away respectively, Paranorman has characters voiced by stars such as Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and John Goodman. Overall, Paranorman is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an eccentric film with congenial characters and striking animation. I loved this movie from start to finish, and I give it ten out of ten stars!

Python Hyena Paranorman (2012): Dir: Chris Butler, Sam Fell / Voices: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, John Goodman, Jodelle Ferland: While the theme of normality facing the extreme and dangerous may sound appealing, the whole idea of selling the living dead and the occult to a family audience just demonstrates how desensitized society has gone. Zombies and corpses have no place in a family film. This is the sort of material that George A. Romero made famous in hard core films for adults. The plot is a mess at best with a likable young hero named Norman who has the ability to see and communicate with the dead. This is suppose to be funny but in a family film it just comes off as disturbing. There are only two characters of interest. Viewers may relate somewhat to Norman who must prevent a witch's curse by reading a book. Maybe he should read the script of a better film to heighten the witch's interest. His chubby friend from school adds a bit of enthusiasm that is also welcome. Other characters are dull including an over the top bully whom we know will become best chums with Norman by film's end. The parents are the usual sort who do not understand their son. Norman's sister is the usual uptight cheerleader type. Then there is the crazy uncle who must pass a message on to Norman. Plus there is the spirit of the girl who lived in a time where viewing this film would be considered punishable by death. The ads stress the importance of being yourself despite being different but its subject matter isn't the normal animated thrill it is intended. Forget Norman and go for Monsters Inc. Score: 4 / 10

Rainey Dawn ParaNorman is a very good family animated comedy-horror film. I believe this one will become a Halloween classic. This movie is right up there with Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frankenweenie and Hotel Transylvania. This movie is well worth watching (even if you only see it once in your life).There are a few hints towards adult references so even if you are not a kid or teen anymore you should get a few laughs out of the film. The movie is not adult content (rated R) remember it is rated PG so even the kids can watch and enjoy this film.8.5/10

morrison-dylan-fan With Halloween coming up,I started searching round for a Horror title which a friend could watch with her family.Searching round for a suitable title,I suddenly remembered seeing the trailer for a wonderful-looking animated Horror,which led to me getting ready to meet a paranormal Norman.The plot:Ever since his grandmother's death, Norman Babcock has found that he's been able to talk and see the death,with his grandmother returning as a ghost,and revealing to Norman that she has come back,thanks to making a promise that she would always be there for him.Attempting to tell his family about his new found skill,Babcock finds his claims being completely dismissed,with his family seeing his ghostly activities as part of the grieving process that Norman is going through over the death of his grandmother.Along with his family,Norman finds himself getting labelled a freak by almost everyone at school,with the only person prepared to be Norman's friend,being school outcast Neil Downe.To mark the 300th anniversary of a witch being executed in the town,the residence of Blithe Hollow, Massachusetts, decide to stage a school play re-enactment,with Norman being given a background role.As he finds himself getting bored to death standing in the background,Norman begins to see 'signs' which start to hint that the witch's cause may be about to return.View on the film:For the stylish appearance of the film,co-directors Sam Fell and Chris Butler (who also wrote the screenplay) expertly combined CGI with Claymation,as Fell and Butler show Norman's awkward personality with the wonderfully off-beat clay animation,which is matched by the director's sharp CGI facial animation.Giving the movie a real creepy atmosphere,the director's use burning purples and wild splashes of yellow to show a Gothic world slowly creeping into the town.With the Horror element of the movie,writer Chris Butler shows that he is unafraid to treat the children seeing the film as adults,thanks to Butler mixing hilarious slap-stick Comedy and sight gags with a superb Horror bite,which goes from an unexpectedly chilling hanging,to some rather wonderful wacky zombies.Keeping away from taking the easy option of making the movies heart sickly sweet,Butler instead gradually takes his time in showing Norman gain a real sense of self confidence,as he finds himself having to take on the unknown for the first time in his life.Giving the character a perfect loser-turns-hero voice, Kodi Smit- McPhee gives an excellent performance as Norman,with Smit-McPhee really capturing the uncertainty in Norman's voice,whilst Jodelle Ferland strikes a chill with the forceful voice of Aggie,as Norman sets out to find the cause behind the paranormal activities.