Coraline

CapnSkyOsiris · 02-13-2009, 10:04 PM

Everyone go see it. Right this minute, preferably.

**MooMoo_Cowfreak** · 02-13-2009, 10:15 PM

I plan to.

jakeyjake7 · 02-13-2009, 10:22 PM

I hope it does the book justice. Read it back when it first came out and loved it. I had heard a year after its release that they were making a movie, and it took so long, I actually forgot about it until now.

NFD · 02-13-2009, 11:00 PM

Looks trippy.

**-KIDTHONG-** · 02-14-2009, 02:32 AM

Coraline?

CapnSkyOsiris · 02-14-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -KIDTHONG-

Coraline?

You poor, poor soul

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/coraline/trailer

It is the longest stop-motion film to date and also the first to be filmed in 3D.

Not to mention it's ****ing creepy

Who actually HAS seen it?

CapnSkyOsiris · 02-14-2009, 10:04 AM

Oh and

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakeyjake7

I hope it does the book justice. Read it back when it first came out and loved it. I had heard a year after its release that they were making a movie, and it took so long, I actually forgot about it until now.

From what I hear, fans are either disappointed because it didn't stick EXACTLY to the story or they like it but say it didn't do the book justice.

Personally, I haven't read the book (but I will), so I'm unbiased in my opinion that it was great. As an animation student, this film was incredible, and the story was pretty good too. Movies rarely if ever do the books justice, so I kind of wish people would stop comparing them. Films and books are two very different things....I guess I just wish people would take them for what they are instead of saying "OMG this TOTALLY sucked compared to the book!"

Quigly · 02-14-2009, 11:02 AM

From what I saw in the trailer it looks really interesting. I'll have to find time to see it.

Tables · 02-14-2009, 09:07 PM

I didn't read the book and I don't plan to.

Anyway the movie was awesome. Everyone should see it. Even you. Perfect Tim Burton-like style and 'cool-creepy'ness A+ 5/5 will see again

**L0NEvvolf** · 02-14-2009, 09:53 PM

dude it looks ******* creepy as ****

**phe0nixblade** · 02-15-2009, 12:04 AM

my friends saw it
they said it was badass
i was sick
:<

Shadowstar7 · 02-15-2009, 02:37 AM

I'll probably end up seeing it on President's Day. I've never been much of a Burton fan, as I've felt a lot of the plots of his movies to be too similar, but this one looks promising.

**tofurox** · 02-15-2009, 03:22 AM

I got freaked by those buttons.

Afrobean · 02-15-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowstar7

I'll probably end up seeing it on President's Day. I've never been much of a Burton fan, as I've felt a lot of the plots of his movies to be too similar, but this one looks promising.

Tim Burton had literally ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with this film.

Good job of accusing his films of being similar, and failing to do so by comparing a film that's not even his.

**coraleaterlinda** · 02-15-2009, 09:10 AM

i plan to go see it once i get paid. looks awesome.

CapnSkyOsiris · 02-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afrobean

Tim Burton had literally ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with this film.

I hate that everyone thinks Tim Burton made it....and I'm even more angry that the marketing people were probably gearing for that by saying "by the director of the Nightmare Before Christmas" instead of "by Henry Selick" because they knew everyone was going to assume it was Tim Burton...and Tim Burton sells.

Svaz · 02-16-2009, 11:03 AM

I will try to do a helpful comparison of the book and movie, as I have experienced both.

This post will, obviously, contain spoilers. In fact, it will be ridden with them, for both book and movie: please do not read and then complain about this post later, etc.

1. Wyvey wasn't in the book, and though I suppose I understand his inclusion as a character to appeal to younger males, he sort of detracted from Coraline's independent-explorer sort of mindset, and I don't think the subplot with him and his grandmother was entirely necessary.
2. Coraline seemed a lot brattier and self centered in the movie as oppposed to her book counterpart. I suppose a lot of this is because of the medium and it's limitations when it comes to addressing inner thoughts, feelings, and preferences (there was a point where she drank a very chemical lime drink which she "loved immensely" and as it was one of my favorite lines I was sad to see it absent altogether in the movie). Her mother's character was also far less harsh and just more tired seeming in the book -- I guess that's less interesting for film, though, and they needed to give Coraline a stronger motive to leave, or something.
3. There were a few bits missing from the movie altogether, and some added on, most of them in the latter half.
a. A lot of the book was about Coraline becoming brave. She has a recollection of a moment when her father took her on a walk across a junkyard which she feverishly wanted to explore as a child (which assisted the whole explorer element of her attitude, as well) but couldn't as it was dangerous. They reach a river, and suddenly, Coraline's Dad tells her to run up the hill and to home as quickly as possible. She feels a brief biting sensation, but goes on anyway. Later, she discovers that her dad allowed himself to get stung by a swarm of bees, and lost his glasses. He goes back regardless of knowing what awaits him, and it's this recollection that renews her will against the other mother.
b. There were a few elements which somewhat combined in my mind; after rescuing the children and her parents, Coraline dreams of having a party with the three children, which somewhat harkens to the Garden Party in the movie. Also, there's a point where she takes her dolls and has a tea party over the well, and baits the hand to fall into it, with the key. It was a bit less scary than the movie counterpart.

Also, John Linnell was a fantastic addition to the story, and made everything so much better. I actually really appreciated this interpretation of the Other Father. Also, there was no garden and there was still a point where he attacked her, except it was where her apartment was supposed to be, and he was reduced to a heap of clay, which transformed and attacked her; his character was consistently helpful to Coraline in both publications.

More later, brb airport

**fullmetal_alchemist027** · 02-16-2009, 11:24 AM

Making up a song about Coraline...
She's a peach, she's a doll, she's a pal of mine...
She's as cute as a button in the eyes of everyone that's ever laid their eyes on Coraline...
When she comes around around exploring, Mom and I will never ever make it boring...
Our eyes will be on Coraline...

I really loved this movie, and I wish to find the book in the near future @_@

MalReynolds · 02-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Fun fact - John Flanberg, I think, from They Might Be Giants sung that song.

Also fun fact: John Hodgeman, Father/Other Father is a wickedly hilarous author, in addition to being the PC in the PC/Mac commercials. Pick up his books immediately.

MalReynolds · 02-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Sang?

02-13-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
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Quigly nah Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nah Age: 29 Posts: 3,506	Re: Coraline From what I saw in the trailer it looks really interesting. I'll have to find time to see it. __________________ nah

02-14-2009, 09:07 PM	#9
Tables FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Under some me Posts: 318	Re: Coraline I didn't read the book and I don't plan to. Anyway the movie was awesome. Everyone should see it. Even you. Perfect Tim Burton-like style and 'cool-creepy'ness A+ 5/5 will see again __________________ yes, i know, nearly all the pics I post are from facepunch. thanks for noticing. at least i filter out most of the crap.

02-14-2009, 09:53 PM	#10
L0NEvvolf FFR Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 2,068	Re: Coraline dude it looks ***** creepy as **

02-15-2009, 12:04 AM	#11
phe0nixblade Praise the sun mofo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lordran Age: 32 Posts: 4,281	Re: Coraline my friends saw it they said it was badass i was sick :< __________________

02-15-2009, 02:37 AM	#12
Shadowstar7 FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 108	Re: Coraline I'll probably end up seeing it on President's Day. I've never been much of a Burton fan, as I've felt a lot of the plots of his movies to be too similar, but this one looks promising. __________________

02-15-2009, 03:22 AM	#13
tofurox Them arrows. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Allen, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 2,263	Re: Coraline I got freaked by those buttons. __________________ This sig has been enhanced by the FFR Staff for being too large. Thank you for participating.

02-15-2009, 09:10 AM	#15
coraleaterlinda FFR Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Victoria, TX Age: 36 Posts: 415	Re: Coraline i plan to go see it once i get paid. looks awesome. __________________

02-16-2009, 11:03 AM	#17
Svaz quite clever Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slumberland Age: 35 Posts: 792	Re: Coraline I will try to do a helpful comparison of the book and movie, as I have experienced both. This post will, obviously, contain spoilers. In fact, it will be ridden with them, for both book and movie: please do not read and then complain about this post later, etc. 1. Wyvey wasn't in the book, and though I suppose I understand his inclusion as a character to appeal to younger males, he sort of detracted from Coraline's independent-explorer sort of mindset, and I don't think the subplot with him and his grandmother was entirely necessary. 2. Coraline seemed a lot brattier and self centered in the movie as oppposed to her book counterpart. I suppose a lot of this is because of the medium and it's limitations when it comes to addressing inner thoughts, feelings, and preferences (there was a point where she drank a very chemical lime drink which she "loved immensely" and as it was one of my favorite lines I was sad to see it absent altogether in the movie). Her mother's character was also far less harsh and just more tired seeming in the book -- I guess that's less interesting for film, though, and they needed to give Coraline a stronger motive to leave, or something. 3. There were a few bits missing from the movie altogether, and some added on, most of them in the latter half. a. A lot of the book was about Coraline becoming brave. She has a recollection of a moment when her father took her on a walk across a junkyard which she feverishly wanted to explore as a child (which assisted the whole explorer element of her attitude, as well) but couldn't as it was dangerous. They reach a river, and suddenly, Coraline's Dad tells her to run up the hill and to home as quickly as possible. She feels a brief biting sensation, but goes on anyway. Later, she discovers that her dad allowed himself to get stung by a swarm of bees, and lost his glasses. He goes back regardless of knowing what awaits him, and it's this recollection that renews her will against the other mother. b. There were a few elements which somewhat combined in my mind; after rescuing the children and her parents, Coraline dreams of having a party with the three children, which somewhat harkens to the Garden Party in the movie. Also, there's a point where she takes her dolls and has a tea party over the well, and baits the hand to fall into it, with the key. It was a bit less scary than the movie counterpart. Also, John Linnell was a fantastic addition to the story, and made everything so much better. I actually really appreciated this interpretation of the Other Father. Also, there was no garden and there was still a point where he attacked her, except it was where her apartment was supposed to be, and he was reduced to a heap of clay, which transformed and attacked her; his character was consistently helpful to Coraline in both publications. More later, brb airport __________________

02-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#18
fullmetal_alchemist027 Don't make me stalk you Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mishawaka, IN Age: 32 Posts: 265	Re: Coraline Making up a song about Coraline... She's a peach, she's a doll, she's a pal of mine... She's as cute as a button in the eyes of everyone that's ever laid their eyes on Coraline... When she comes around around exploring, Mom and I will never ever make it boring... Our eyes will be on Coraline... I really loved this movie, and I wish to find the book in the near future @_@ __________________

02-19-2009, 02:10 PM	#19
MalReynolds CHOCK FULL O' NUTRIENTS Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A Denny's Bathroom. Age: 36 Posts: 6,571	Re: Coraline Fun fact - John Flanberg, I think, from They Might Be Giants sung that song. Also fun fact: John Hodgeman, Father/Other Father is a wickedly hilarous author, in addition to being the PC in the PC/Mac commercials. Pick up his books immediately. __________________ "A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline." "Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!

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MalReynolds CHOCK FULL O' NUTRIENTS Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A Denny's Bathroom. Age: 36 Posts: 6,571	Re: Coraline Sang? __________________ "A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline." "Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!

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