ParaNorman

  • 2012


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87 % Certified Fresh
$ 107 Million
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Positive Reviews 138
Negative reviews 21
Average Rating 3.6/5
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2.0
It plays with comedy and drama, but keeps failing to commit to one or the other. Av Club
4.5
ParaNorman doesnt have the assured storytelling of Coraline, which had the benefit of a Neil Gaiman source novel and the steady directorial hand of He .. Den Of Geek
3.0
The story may be thin, but the project, a feat of stop motion animation, is made with generous care by the same impressive LAIKA studio artists who co .. EW
4.0
This is not a Disney princess musical; its got an authenticity to its teenspeak (especially Courtneys hormone fueled attempts to attract dim bulb Mitc .. Common Sense Media
2.0
And yet everything that makes it succeed also draws attention to the derivative and often sloppy qualities of the script that hold it back. Indie Wire
4.0
ParaNorman confirms that Laika is an animation studio worth watching out for. We Got This Covered
4.0
But sensitive parents shouldnt fret; this is the kind of grim fairy tale, equal parts midnight movie macabre and family round the hearth compassionate .. Time Out
4.0
And Laikas dazzling visual vocabularly really does give Pixar a run for its money. Time Out
3.1
Working with the talented DP Tristan Oliver and a brilliant team of designers and animators, the filmmakers have crafted an engaging entertainment wit ..
3.8
A colorfully macabre stop motion animation comedy that embraces the sociopolitical allegories of George A. Romeros zombie pictures and reworks them in ..
4.5
Norman (Kodi Smit McPhee) can see ghosts, and hes pretty okay with it. Collider
2.5
It has its entertaining moments, but this paranormal stop motion animated comedy chiller cries out for more activity. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Laika, the animation outfit behind 2009s marvelous stop motion adaptation of Neil Gaimans Coraline, scores another one for the dark side with this end ..
4.5
The result is a clear headed and touching film about finding your own purpose, accepting others as they are and, most importantly, forgiveness. Paste Magazine
4.0
ParaNorman works as a fun tribute to B horror movies and their tropes, as well as a rumination on the not particularly kid friendly subject of death. IGN
4.0
And the final showdown between the town folk and the zombie rampage is a little too graphic for comfort.The story is at its best when it relaxes into ..
3.8
But its the look of the film that truly beguiles: A seamless fusion of old style stop motion and CG effects, the visuals have a heft, depth and charm .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Ingenious and wonderfully detailed, though better in its imaginative horror than its slightly too broad comic knockabout.
4.5
The themes and lessons of the movie are familiar ones of the childrens film genre, but its the way ParaNorman brings you to them thats so spectacular. Cinema Blend
3.5
ParaNorman is one of the most visually ambitious and impressive stop motion movies Ive ever seen. Screen Rant
4.0
And ParaNorman, a ghoulishly delightful exercise in stop motion animation, is a very good childrens tale indeed. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Night Comes On director talks about shooting in Philly, and falling in love with the city. Philly
3.0
As beautifully crafted as any Pixar or Aardman picture and as funny and emotionally satisfying as the best of them...another Laika triumph. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Butler called it John Carpenter meets John Hughes, and that does just about sum ParaNorman up, though the actual math still feels a little fuzzy. Village Voice
3.8
Its that rare kids movie with edge, a witchy, witty romp that could frighten the very youngest movie goers and makes parents blanche at some of the jo .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
A macabre adventure that pays tribute to zombie cinema while working out its own scares and iffy stabs at irreverence, the picture is a stunningly ani .. Blu Ray
4.0
Like Corpse Bride and Coraline, ParaNorman is created with stop motion animation rather than computer animation, and so it has a much warmer more orga .. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
Produced by the Laika studio, this swell stop motion animation operates on a wavelength similar to that of Laikas debut feature,(2009), with assured c .. Chicago Reader
4.4
Its a poignant cap to a peculiarin the best sense of the wordfilm. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
But for older kids and beyond, there is a treasure trove of imagination, good story telling and excellent animation and production.
4.5
My favorite part about this movie aside from the animation is this message... even if we feel justified in our anger if we allow hate to take over our .. You Tube
3.0
It has some very funny scenes, but it also has a message about heroism and the value of diversity. Lariat
2.0
But you could spend all day being caught up in the dazzling and inventive visuals on display, admiring the craftsmanship and artistry required to prod .. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
The thrilling finale is a terrific blend of heartfelt emotion, surreal visuals and inventive ghostly spectacle, and the films timeless message a funda .. Radio Times
3.5
Instead, its played mostly for laughs and in stop motion animated form in ParaNorman, a fun and entertaining horror comedy romp aimed at kids as well .. Screen It
3.8
Hey, its not just Pixar that kicks ass in animation.Case in point: ParaNorman, a small miracle in stop motion 3D from the wizards at Laika (Coraline). Rolling Stone
4.0
Like Monster House, this animated feature taps into horror movie history to tell a story thats both genuinely creepy and a lot of fun Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
4.0
But this is horror done right, with suspense and surprise rather than gore and viscera. The Wrap
3.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, ParaNorman is a stop motion animated adventure from Laika, t .. View London
3.1
Its clever and creative, impressively animated and filled with macabre humor that horror fans will appreciate. News Day
4.4
Like Burton and the geniuses at Aardman Animations, this latest production from the studio behind the wonderful Coraline employs stop motion animation .. New York Post
4.5
It must have something to do with all those inanimate objects coming magically alive through the craft and patience of artisans willing to toil for ho .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
But the look of the film is great its a beautiful homage to every zombie movie youve ever seen (and you will enjoy this movie a lot more if you have, .. Az Central
2.5
The movie has its moments of dark whimsy and cheeky wit, but most of what it has is body parts. Boston
4.5
A savvy, intelligent, well crafted animated horror comedy for kids should also appeal to adult horror fans as well. Mountain X
4.5
But the movie is packed with too many characters and weighed down by superfluous plot details the storytelling keeps wriggling out of Fell and Butlers .. Npr
1.9
Humor depends on character, context and continuity, none of which is in abundant supply in ParaNorman. Star Tribune
4.5
Theres plenty thats silly and gently scary for little ones to enjoy, and even here ParaNorman manages to novel: the haunted toilet paper in the school ..
3.8
What makes ParaNorman so entertaining is its full on embrace of fantasy and ghoulish delights. Toronto Star
3.0
Though the narrative is slender, the stop motion animation is impressive and the concept of a small town hero original. Emanuellevy
4.0
This 3D stop motion animated movie is even scarier but much funnier than the same production teams skilfully crafted Coraline in which a plucky little .. Guardian
3.0
Its an engaging entertainment, with a solidly constructed storyline. Guardian
4.4
Outsiders of all stripes will feel right at home in its wonderfully bizarro world. Q Network
4.0
The film is a fine parable about bullying, and the proper response to it.One other thing. Daily Mail
4.5
Sam Fell and Chris Butlers ParaNorman is a beautiful often riveting family adventure that channels horror and fantasy without really transforming the .. Cinema Crazed
4.0
In short, its a kids film horror fans can sink their teeth into but with several scenes of death, reanimated corpses and a genuinely terrifying witch, .. Flim List
4.0
While it is unequivocally a family movie, it packs enough adult punch to make the outing worthwhile.
3.5
As a protective parent, its up to you to decide when and if your youngster should see this eerily gruesome horror/comedy which culminates in an intens .. Susang Ranger
4.5
The film avoids the pandering of many animated features, bringing an acerbic edge and a thrilling intelligence to its story. New Yorker
3.8
The notion that stray body parts, acting alone and acting up, are a solid source of visual slapstick gives the film its comic spark. Chicago Tribune
3.5
Though its arguable whether ParaNorman totally succeeds as a zombie film for kids like the directors intended, its a really enjoyable Amblin like adve .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
ParaNorman is not relentlessly sad and bitter: its full of rollicking adventure and is hilariously, if cartoonishly, gruesome in ways that poke fun at .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
Squint just right and its a decent minded fable out to reminding us that forgiveness or at least staying cool can set you free.A film is only as good .. The Irish Times
4.0
But its storytelling is overly complex, shoehorning tangential ideas and characters into an already challenging narrative. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
ParaNorman is equal parts family comedy and horror spoof, with some genuinely creepy moments and clever, knowing references for horror fans. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
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3.0
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3.0
Chances are most kids, and most adults, will find Paranorman perfectly horrible in the best possible way. Detroit News
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
5.0
The jokes often elicit a pleasant combination of laughs and ewwws. Aisle Seat
3.1
The primary animation in ParaNorman is genuine stop motion photography. Movie Habit
3.1
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
ParaNorman, despite some uninspired trailers, is exactly what it wants to be a family movie that doesnt pander, pushing boundaries without being inapp .. Ner Dist
3.1
For moviegoers who tend to look down their nose at horror films, ParaNorman offers proof positive that the genre that gets us screaming can also have .. Movies Tv Guide
3.0
Yet as visually pleasing as ParaNorman is, along with its strong moral message, the storys structure ultimately lets it down. Cine Vue
2.5
Its rare to find a movie brimming with this much talent that finds a way to so consistently kill its own narrative momentum. Kansas City
4.4
Still, zombie movies havent felt so rejuvenated since Zombieland, a great horror comedy that tweaked horror conventions into a fast, hilarious road mo .. Red Eye Chicago
4.4
But hes not just a passive viewer of the creature features he watches on TV hes a co star in his own version of The Sixth Sense. Stl Today
2.0
Rated: PG for scary action and images, some rude humor and language. Cleve Land
4.5
His flavor of Candide ism is like a curious, self aware Ralph Wiggum. Screen Crush
4.4
For all of its thrills, its creeptastic imagery, its ominous sorcery and ancient curses, the film, in its purest form, boils down to the tender human .. Dustin Put Man
1.5
It wants to be a horror comedy, but the horror is mild mannered and the comedy never ignites. Hollywood And Fine
5.0
he animation is divine. Highly detailed, purposefully designed, imaginatively executed, it is more vivid that reality itself, delighting in imperfecti .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
The only thing animated about it is the animation, which is so spectacular that you begrudge the script for not being equally inspired. Patriot Ledger
4.0
Quite probably the most sophisticated stop motion feature ever made. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
Gleefully twisted fairytale about a small medium with large problems. If only the script were as deeply textured as the beautiful stop motion animatio .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
A sumptuously rendered and freakishly fun monster story for kids that should have been saved for Halloween. Sltrib
3.8
ParaNorman doesnt really measure up to Coraline, but its a decent notch above even the best animated work of Tim Burton, a filmmaker with a similar se ..
2.0
ParaNorman has a good sense of humour which is summed up in the films tagline Its all fun and games until someone raises the dead. The Film Pie
3.8
It may be marketed as a kids movie, but this fluid throwback fantasy, by the studio that created Coraline, uses the most modern of technologies, inclu .. Js Online
4.4
In either case, a lot of time must be devoted to how to put it all together, but its still breathtaking to walk onto a soundstage and see a single fra .. Movie Crypt
4.5
It has a spirit of adventure that has simply been too often supplanted by pop culture references and bodily humor in modern animation.Writer/directors .. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
And since the nonsensical plotting is obviously aimed at children, theres not enough to make it worthwhile for adults. Cinemix Tape
3.5
While the world of ParaNorman is highly inventive and endlessly fascinating, the simplicity of the story doesnt really do it justice. Shockya
4.5
Yes it could have done with some trimming, but overall, the film is a beautiful achievement. What Culture
3.8
For older kids and adults, though, this is an utter delight beautifully conceived, executed and acted. Mercury News
4.0
The result is never dull, doesnt overplay the peril, and respects the art of stop motion so there is always something interesting going on visually. Scots Man
4.0
What works: In addition to the wonderful, creepy cool visuals, it resurrects an irresistible old school monster movie vibe. No La
3.8
But theres a lot more going on in the movie than your average talking animal childrens fare. Scene Stealers
4.0
In any given year, it would stand as a lovingly crafted animated endeavor made up of equal parts creepiness and caring, mercifully spare in its use of .. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
It has its own outsider charm without relying on Buton esque dark whimsy, handling the melancholy of feeling different from your peers with a light to .. Scifi Now
3.8
Its creepy, its funny and in spite of its weirdness it resonates with those of us doomed to live our own lives in the real world. Scifi Movie Page
3.8
In the wake of toon hits like Brave and the Ice Age & Madagascar sequels, this charming and often very funny piece is bound to get lost in the crowd. .. Clclt
1.5
LAIKA studios, the Portland, Oregon based animation house that made Coraline, falters with this similarly morbid stop motion 3D effort, which uses the .. East Bay Express
3.1
I certainly wouldnt go so far as to call it a bad movie, its just a movie that could have used a little improvement in the story department.
4.5
Laughs come from simple gags in the film, as well as really clever stings at horror movie tropes. Fat Guys At The Movies
4.0
The main strength behind the film, however, is its script: absolutely hilarious, it has laughs for both children and adults, and even manages to squee .. The National
3.5
Both a technical and story accomplishment with its heart and instinct for horror in the right places, its my hope that someday ParaNorman becomes a Ha .. M Tv
3.5
ParaNorman demonstrates as did films such as Coraline, The Corpse Bride, Wallace & Gromit and The Nightmare Before Christmas that stop motion animatio .. Tiny Url
4.4
Adults might not be as inwardly engaged with the goings on here as they might in a film from Pixar, but theres sufficient wit and originality to draw .. Cinema Sight
3.5
Good movie but a horror movie for children ought to be more fun. Kids also like creepy and missing is that nice dash of the willies they love so much. Tri City Herald
4.5
A late film coming out is only part of ParaNormans refreshing modern spin. Trespass Mag
4.0
Butler and Fell keep parents interested with some stunning stop motion animation, nerve jangling moments of suspense and very clever gags about old ho .. Daily Star
1.5
While Butlers script doesnt equal Coralines, this movies artists have summoned black magic with the spiky haired character of misunderstood pariah Nor .. Boston Phoenix
4.5
All right!.This is how I like my animated kids movies intelligent, funny, and scary enough to keep you up at night. Fw Weekly
2.0
The movie is full of surprises, not the least of which is what those surprises actually are. Assignment X
4.0
ParaNorman is just plain fun.It riffs on horror films to create something that both mocks and celebrates a deep love for them. Cairo 360
4.5
ParaNorman is a transcendently powerful animation that perfectly mixes horror movie self awareness and dark fairy tale magic. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
Like Coraline, this is a shade darker than most animated monster flicks. Sky
2.5
If Fox has proved anything with its horrid Ice Age franchise its that parents will take their kids to see any animated childrens movie. Bloody Disgusting
3.5
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2.0
ParaNorman took a huge risk on a scarier concept, and it paid off enormously. Film.com
2.0
From a visual standpoint, ParaNorman has set the bar for stop action animation. Metro Times
3.0
Theres no meat on the bone of this skeleton. Witty and fast paced, sure, but the film lacks substance. Little White Lies
4.5
... if youre any kind of animation or graphic art fiend or even mild enthusiast, the visuals are sure to stagger you. ParaNorman is an extrasensory de .. MSN Movies
3.0
Scares blend with a strange gallows humor to create a fantastic movie that will get you as pumped up as it gets your kids.
4.0
ParaNorman is infectiously charming and just so much damn fun to watch. Dread Central
2.0
ParaNorman expertly balances scary and funny elements of the story, with a surprisingly heartwarming conclusion. Movie Mom
4.5
Most impressive is how ParaNorman handles ideas of redemption and understanding. Cinema Autopsy
4.5
ParaNorman is perhaps most surprisingly a very funny movie, as kids movie humor often resorts to silly bathroom or fat jokes.While theres some of that .. Bad Ass Digest
4.5
The films pleasures are in its spooky visuals, amusingly created characters and its indulgence in the cartoonishly macabre. Pgh City Paper
4.4
If ParaNorman were a recipe, it would be roughly three parts funny, two parts tender, one part scary and one part sad. Twin Cities
3.5
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4.0
The film is very fast paced and doesnt stop moving once the second act kicks into gear. Alternative Lens
4.0
The stop motion animation is a refreshing alternative to the familiar visuals presented by other animation studios such as Disney, Pixar and Dreamwork .. The Popcorn Junkie
3.0
For its second feature film, Portlands Laika Entertainment once again combines brilliantly crafted stop motion animation with a cheekily dark tale to .. Blog Oregonlive
4.0
Every once in a while you get a movie that treats its main characters like human beings and doesnt try to force some generic life lesson down your thr .. Blogs Houston Press
3.0
It celebrates the gothic outsider in familiar fashion, though it does so with a wisdom and gentleness that Burton seems to have lost. Mania.com
4.5
The story is a strange hybrid of creepily weird and innocently sweet.
4.0
Each character is deliciously animated and beautifully developed. Fox News
3.8
Might be described as the little brother of its predecessor from 2009, Coraline. Its ruder, rowdier, somewhat dumber and a good deal more gross and ob .. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
2.0
Still, older genre fans may enjoy its craft and whimsy in spite of its obvious issues.The overtly objectionable elements are tangential, and for the m .. Nc Register
3.5
While ParaNorman doesnt always reach the heights of that film, its still a winning mixture of sweetness and darkness, with a committed and vibrant cas .. Fanboys of the Universe
3.8
ParaNorman spikes the adventure with truly sad and sobering moments dealing with real life issues like bullying, death and the mob mentality. News Ok
4.5
Taken purely on its surface level, ParaNorman is delightful mixture of comedy, horror, adventure, great music, witty dialogue, and a strong affection .. Blog The Horror Show
3.5
Although not as emotionally rich or as startling in its originality as Coraline (not to mention that a lot of the plot elements that are directly lift .. Windy City Media Group
3.0
An inventive and visually engaging melange of Coraline, Monster House and A Nightmare Before Christmas that, its own small way, is also a salvo agains .. Shared Darkness
2.5
Normans world is a visual and technical marvel, but the plot drags down in elongated chase sequences and a third act fizzle.
4.5
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2.9
An extremely strange blend of genres and styles, ParaNorman somehow manages to pull it off...sort of. Film and Felt
3.5
The human characters are done in exaggerated style for maximum visual humor and their fun designs get the easy laughs, but their expressive animations .. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
2.0
Its a shame, because the animation is so finely crafted and obviously painstaking that not loving it makes you feel like a real poopface. Filmdrunk Uproxx
3.5
Kids who can handle the bumps should find much to love in this beautifully animated ramshackle parcel, one thats packed full of detail, humour and pos .. Moviedex
2.0
As a summer movie for the kids: protect your progeny. Nightmares and bedwetting are bad. But teaching your kids to take death casually is just bad par .. Boxoffice Magazine
1.5
Its sort of like what The Goonies mightve been, had The Goonies been beautifully animated and not terrible. The Improper Bostonian
4.0
The Bottom Line: Solid storytelling, clever humor and incredible craftsmanship and animation skills puts ParaNorman a few steps above the normal kid f .. Shock Till You Drop
4.5
The puppetry is impressive the ghosts and zombies are a feast for the eyes and the stop motion is fluid. Exquisite Terror
4.5
A genuine emotional core at the heart of this glum young outsiders world. Especially as to just how otherworldly adults can seem in a solidly cartooni .. Long Island Press
4.0
Gorgeous animation enhances a touching story about death and learning to accept what you dont understand. Horror Queers Podcast
4.5
Norman (Kodi Smit McPhee) loves zombie movies, monster movies, and all other kinds of movies about dead people, the grosser and gooier the better. Time to Play Magazine
5.0
It achieves its most immediate task of being very entertaining with colorful stop motion animation, riveting action, well developed and realistic char .. matthewrozsa.com
3.5
ParaNorman, blessed with otherworldly animation, cant escape the demons of story. Delco Times
1.5
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