Author Topic: Coraline (Read 14838 times)

Trumby · « **on:** February 07, 2009, 12:29:28 am »

Anyone see it yet? Went tonight to see it and wow, it was really good. Everyone go this weekend, let's get those box office numbers up for it!

By the way, for anyone that doesn't know, it was done by Laika, an Oregon animation studio (currently in Hillsboro) owned by Phil Knight. http://www.laika.com/

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2009, 06:53:20 am »

Haven't seen it yet, but I want to. Looks really good.

makichan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:22:38 am »

I was gonna go last night but the plans fell apart.
I will definitely go see it though! >,<

Mister_manji · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:23:20 am »

It was a really good movie. Highly entertaining.

Kallika · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:22:35 pm »

I'm going to go see it tonight with my friends

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:50:49 pm »

Is it actually in 3D at most theaters?
Is it actually in 3D at any theaters in the area?

I don't usually go for such gimmicks but I think a film like this would be really fun in 3D.

leashy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:55:00 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on February 07, 2009, 01:50:49 pm

Is it actually in 3D at most theaters?
Is it actually in 3D at any theaters in the area?

I don't usually go for such gimmicks but I think a film like this would be really fun in 3D.

Maybe at Bridgeport or Century? We should all look into going sometime if we can find it 3D

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:58:51 pm »

Fandango! Look there.

Trumby · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2009, 07:13:19 pm »

I saw it at the Clackamas theater and it was in 3d there. Which by the way was awesome.

Wuntvor · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2009, 08:17:29 pm »

So anyone see it in 3-D that also wear their own prescription glasses? My wife, my son, and I all wear glasses, so we are wondering if the 3-D glasses will fit over our own glasses, I heard that the 3-D used for this is different, so I don't know what type of glasses are being supplied at the theater. Plan to see this tomorrow in Eugene at the VRC.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:42:46 pm »

I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen anything in 3D for real. If I had a pair of those glasses--and if (as Wuntvor's inquiring) they actually work in conjunction with regular prescription specs, I'd've enjoyed having them on for last week's Chuck! (Well except for the icky Jeff scenes!) I think I read that Phil Knight bought the studio so his son could be the lead animator on this film? Something like that? (In the Emerald.) I'd be curious to see it, though Ebert's review had me thinking I wouldn't particularly like the plot or characters.

Kallika · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:08:42 pm »

I just got back from watching it and it was pretty good..since i live in the middle of no where it wasn't in 3-D though

StarryShay · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:32:10 pm »

:O
I wanna see this so bad.
I'm afraid it will give me nightmares though.
It looks scary. T.T

Trumby · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:36:50 pm »

Quote from: Wuntvor on February 07, 2009, 08:17:29 pm

So anyone see it in 3-D that also wear their own prescription glasses? My wife, my son, and I all wear glasses, so we are wondering if the 3-D glasses will fit over our own glasses, I heard that the 3-D used for this is different, so I don't know what type of glasses are being supplied at the theater. Plan to see this tomorrow in Eugene at the VRC.

This is what they look like: http://weblogs.variety.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/11/showest3dglassesdscn1085.jpg

@rem: Here's a history of how he got involved: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.02/knight.html

That's a pretty old article so the stuff about the 2nd movie isn't true anymore as it got canned last year.

uraharafreak · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2009, 11:29:12 pm »

I'm planning on seeing it tomorrow. I got a chance to see some of the puppets and sets in person and they are so amazing up close. Cannot wait to see it!

makichan · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2009, 11:04:53 am »

I can't go until Tuesday night >,<
I really want to see this though!

EmAino · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2009, 11:56:50 am »

I saw it yesterday and it was OUTSTANDING! Not sure I'd take a little kid (anyone under

to it though as there were a few scared kids in the audience.

Wuntvor, to answer your question, the 3D glasses (at least the ones in Vancouver) fit over my prescription ones, so there wasn't a problem there.

Hidamari · « **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2009, 01:47:06 pm »

I wanted to see it friday with two people, but one made plans to see it with someone else.

Wuntvor · « **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2009, 02:35:04 pm »

Quote from: EmAino on February 08, 2009, 11:56:50 am

I saw it yesterday and it was OUTSTANDING! Not sure I'd take a little kid (anyone under to it though as there were a few scared kids in the audience.

Wuntvor, to answer your question, the 3D glasses (at least the ones in Vancouver) fit over my prescription ones, so there wasn't a problem there.

Thanks EmAino, I was actually in the theater when you posted (show started at 11:45AM), but I appreciate you replying just the same and, yes, the 3-D glasses are just a bit wider than normal glasses, so they do fit over your prescription ones. I really enjoyed the 3-D effects. The theater at VRC in Eugene had 3-D previews as well. We saw the preview for UP, the next Pixar film, in 3-D. It looks pretty amazing that way. They also had a preview for 9. That one looks kinda bizarre and creepy, but it is by Tim Burton after all.

Coraline was very entertaining. I haven't seen a 3-D film in quite a long time, so it was kind of interesting to see how much the medium has evolved. It is a lot like those 3-D viewmasters they used to have (and maybe still do). I want to see if I can find 3-D images from the film or even a 3-D trailer, so I can look at them with the glasses on.

We stayed until the very end of the credits, just so we could watch the angelic scottish terriers fly around with the bat terriers. They also have a very interesting "come right at you" bit that follows the credits, so stay for it. I felt like I could reach out and touch one of the paper mice. Anyway, I recommend it. Go see it, and you even get to keep the cool glasses.

Toxikon · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:25:12 pm »

My family and I went to see that yesterday, but the local theater didn't offer it in 3-D.

I liked it anyway though.

The theater was mostly empty, but there were a couple families with really little kids. They didn't seem that scared though; whenever anything scary happened, they'd just ask their parents "What that?"

On a side note, I REALLY want to see 9. I'm not very impressed with the voice cast, but the movie itself looks really good.

Mentally Hilarious · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:54:17 pm »

Good but it seemed SO much like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride....and Dakota Fanning kills everything for me. Its not that she's a bad actor, she just doesnt give off a very good energy...sad.

uraharafreak · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2009, 07:22:05 pm »

I saw it today, in standard formate not 3D. I tried seeing it in 3D, but it was sold out

. I enjoyed it none the less.

Quote from: Wuntvor on February 08, 2009, 02:35:04 pm

Quote from: EmAino on February 08, 2009, 11:56:50 am
They also had a preview for 9. That one looks kinda bizarre and creepy, but it is by Tim Burton after all.

I am so excited about 9. When I was a film student 9 was the student short film that won the Student Academy Award for Best film or something back in like 2004/2005. We watched the original short in class (which was a silent film). I have been waiting four years or so to see this as a feature film. Yeah it does have the Tim Burton flare, but should be different because he didn't direct it. The mood of the film was present before Tim Burton stuck his hand in it.

Mister_manji · « **Reply #22 on:** February 08, 2009, 08:11:45 pm »

It is a surprisingly disturbing movie, for a kids movie. I think that there is some of that Burton weirdness creeping in from somewhere.

TanisNikana · « **Reply #23 on:** February 08, 2009, 10:40:08 pm »

Saw it tonight with a couple of friends who work at Laika. Was fun!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:41:34 pm »

Quote from: Mister_manji on February 08, 2009, 08:11:45 pm

It is a surprisingly disturbing movie, for a kids movie. I think that there is some of that Burton weirdness creeping in from somewhere.

Haven't seen it yet, but I definitely get that feeling from the trailer and premise. Seems very much like a twisted fairy tale type story.

Button-eyed people? Yeah, that's creepy.

jaybug · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:19:43 pm »

I am glad we are having disturbing movies for children. Anyone ever think how horrid the tales from the brothers Grimm are? The point was to get kids to listen and not be a victim.

I wonder if we'll have to wait until next month to see it, as we are kind of broke now.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:46:30 pm »

Yeah, that is why I love the Grimm Fairy tales so much, they were not the candy-coated feelgoods that followed after them and are propagated today.

But maybe that is just my dark obsession talking.

jaybug · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2009, 09:34:46 pm »

No, it was the forewarned is forearmed school of thought back then. It was all kind of like Deliverance back then. Literally, watch your back.

makichan · « **Reply #28 on:** February 10, 2009, 06:04:41 pm »

I'm going to see it tonight! ^o^

melchizedek · « **Reply #29 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:10:17 am »

No fair, Rachael, you saw it without me, I saw this thread and was totally going to ask... what do I do now?

Prince Nori · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2009, 01:56:27 am »

Loved it! The book is good too!

One of the best stop-motion films I've ever seen

Sugarlat · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2009, 02:20:57 am »

Watched it today with Dana 8D
I liked it

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2009, 05:05:03 am »

Quote from: Prince Nori on February 15, 2009, 01:56:27 am

Loved it! The book is good too!

One of the best stop-motion films I've ever seen

So would you say it lives up to the precedent set by Nightmare Before Christmas? Just curious.

Prince Nori · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2009, 07:11:15 pm »

yeah!!

BangBangNeko · « **Reply #34 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:03:07 pm »

Nightmare 98%
Coraline 90%
Corpse Bride 85%
Wallace & Gromit 95%
Check out Rex the Runt & Comfort Creatures for really good stop motion comedy.

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:32:54 pm »

I really loved it! As stated, it was surprisingly creepy, and I think that helped me love it even more. X3 I'll definitely be getting it when it comes out.

The theater popcorn made me sick though. ;.; I've been home all week. >.< lol

Kimiski · « **Reply #36 on:** February 20, 2009, 12:20:45 am »

I saw it in 3D.... it was AMAZINGG!!!!
I'm going again this weekend, and draggin some willing and un willing friend who i know will change their tune to see it.
Btw, this weekend is the last they will offer it in 3D.
I saw it both ways, and you cannot miss the 3D if you can go to it.

Prince Nori · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:17:58 am »

oh yes, the 3D was great! Definitely a must see.

I kept the glasses lol. It would've been super cool if the 3D glasses had circular frames so that they'd look like button eyes!!

melchizedek · « **Reply #38 on:** February 21, 2009, 09:14:07 am »

I saw it in 3d, it's a great movie

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #39 on:** February 21, 2009, 09:17:36 am »

I know with some movies, they advertise it in 3-D but the 3-D doesn't really add anything to the movie, you know what I mean? Like Beowulf for example, that did nothing for me in 3-D. Would you guys (And gals) say that Coraline benefited from the 3-D screening?

melchizedek · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2009, 09:19:44 am »

Well, the pens sticking out of the screen were kinda freaky

AnimeMatrix · « **Reply #41 on:** February 23, 2009, 04:32:11 am »

Now I'm back from a long trip, I can finally go see it! I've been looking forward to Coraline ever since I saw a preview for it when I went to see Beowolf- ANYTHING associated with Neil Gaiman is like cat nip for me. As for the creepiness, the book was by Neil Gaiman, so it's to be expected (though some of his other children's books aren't that creepy).

I love Neil Gaiman ^_^.

Wuntvor · « **Reply #42 on:** February 23, 2009, 09:05:12 am »

Quote from: melchizedek on February 22, 2009, 09:19:44 am

Well, the pens sticking out of the screen were kinda freaky

GAH! Not only are we saying "pen" and "pin" the same we are spelling them that way as well! A common problem in the state of Orygun.

You write with a pen, you can also keep pigs in one.

a pin is a pointy thing used to hold your cloth in place when sewing. You may also use them in your hair, to hold it in place.

Oh and what was sticking out at you was a needle. The thing you thread when you sew and use to poke through the fabric and draw the thread through it.

OK, I'm done. I just couldn't let that one slide.

NightLotus · « **Reply #43 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:09:09 am »

I thought it was awesome ^^
my silly glasses were smudged though and i couldn't get the smudges off so it was kinda dizzying
LOL

Mentally Hilarious · « **Reply #44 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:03:28 pm »

Prince Nori · « **Reply #45 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:04:00 pm »

I love when she opens the door and the tunnel just stretches out in front of you and makes you feel like you're in Coraline's POV when she's crawling through, that wouldn't have been the same without the 3D.

NightLotus · « **Reply #46 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:07:07 am »

yea, i agree. my parents defiantly gasped REALLY loudly and were like "OH MY GOD!!" at that part and i was embarrassed to know them ;;>_>

AnimeMatrix · « **Reply #47 on:** March 01, 2009, 02:46:16 am »

I saw it a few days ago and I thought it was pretty good. However, having read the book first, there were some changes that I didn't like and others that I didn't mind. Neil Gaiman's my favorite author so whenever they make any screen adaptations of his work I MUST see them.

playdohkid · « **Reply #48 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:52:05 pm »

I just saw it last night. It was actually a little disappointing. I think it was just because I had such high expectations. Dakota Fanning just could not bring it for the voice. Also I have issues with main characters whom are idiots. I know people always say, if they don't make mistakes there are no stories, I get that but still I mean, making mistakes does not determine if your smart or not, because even Einstein makes mistakes. I also understand that she is supposed to be a naive child but still there was just something that seriously annoyed me about her.

Lin · « **Reply #49 on:** March 04, 2009, 11:40:44 am »

Watched it with my little sister and my friends and my buddies all agreed there were some seriously non-child friendly stuff in it which led to a discussion of all the crazy stuff we used to watch but I digress! It was an awesome movie! We have watched it another 3 times since! XD

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Author Topic: Coraline (Read 14838 times)