The Boxtrolls

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  • 2014


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75 % Certified Fresh
$ 108 Million
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Positive Reviews 121
Negative reviews 27
Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.0
At worst, The Boxtrolls could be called a minor effort of its studio. Av Club
4.5
There is a problem with the film, though, and thats that the narrative itself just isnt that memorable. Den Of Geek
2.0
The script lacks the wit of Wallace & Gromit even the trolls groan at a giant cheese named the Briehemoth and never sinks its teeth into the twisted f .. EW
4.4
The Boxtrolls exist as beautiful evidence of the sheer power and clarity of pantomime. Rogerebert
4.0
The animation is quite simply amazing, with incredible details coming together to form a rich, fully realized world. Common Sense Media
1.0
Ever since making its feature debut with Coraline in 2009, Laika has edged its way to the front of the stop frame game, innovating a proprietary face .. Variety
4.0
Between Coraline and ParaNorman, Laika has managed to imitate Aardmans lovingly handcrafted aesthetic, and the elaborate slapstick of their comedy. We Got This Covered
1.5
a monster itself at 544 pages), screenwriters Irena Brignull and Adam Pavas condensed version of the book doesnt lack for awful puns and characters yo .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Breathlessly paced and surreally funny, The Boxtrolls fizzes with visual invention and wild slapstick. Time Out
4.0
Splendidly inventive and outrageously squishy, Boxtrolls features more than enough carnivalesque weirdness (the sight of a cheese inflamed Archibald i .. The Guardian
3.0
Typical: the kids return to school, and we finally get one of this summers few animations to merit sustained study. The Guardian
2.5
To a degree, it makes sense that a movie marketed primarily to children would have most adults as either insufferable dimwits or savage villains, but ..
3.8
The story of The Boxtrolls, in lesser hands, might have turned out only so so. Under Laikas loving, labor intensive touch, it takes on a kind of magic ..
2.0
An engagingly dark animated romp, The Boxtrolls is very much in the tradition of home studio Laikas stop motion hits Coraline and ParaNorman, but some .. Screen Daily
4.5
Additionally, the boxtrolls arent cuddly in the traditional sense. Collider
2.0
Those few playful minutes are packed with charm, wit and an infectious enthusiasm for the magic of animation all qualities that this stubbornly unappe .. The Hollywood Reporter
1.0
Unlike its two previous releases the fantastically creepy stop motion adaptation of Neil Gaimans Coraline and the tonally lighter but no less engrossi ..
3.5
The expected lessons about self reliance, open mindedness and friendship are delivered without too much fuss or ceremony. The New York Times
4.3
The animation is breathtaking, the boxtrolls themselves are lovely little heroes, and the theme of being true to oneself comes across as very honest. Paste Magazine
3.9
Though the script is less layered and skillfully crafted than Coraline and ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls still manages to spin an enchanting yarn set in a .. IGN
4.0
Theres a cheerfully grotesque streak to this family animation from the makers of Coraline and ParaNorman. Telegraph
5.0
The boxtrolls world is especially inventive with all its recycled sprockets and gears; metal is the only thing they like more than cardboard.
2.5
But as a 3 D film, its success is qualified, and as a story as a fantasy that unspools over the course of 100 minutes it feels like a throwback to the .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Slapstick and silliness should entertain small children while the adults tackle the nefarious plots.
5.0
Intellectual debates and life lessons aside, The Boxtrolls is an inventive, striking and thoroughly fun adventure. Cinema Blend
2.0
The Tim Burton look and Roald Dahl tone add a bit of fun, but the unnecessary 3 D makes things murky. Ny Daily News
3.5
On the whole, the story is solid, but Boxtrolls ultimately lacks the unpredictability and/or poignance of Laikas best work and isnt as memorable for i .. Screen Rant
3.8
What better hope for the future generation than for them to manage to make something good of our godawful mess The Globe And Mail
3.8
But The Boxtrolls does have fun with the concept of good vs. evil, with the notions of power and perception. Philly
2.0
Its very British blend of humor and horror might not go down well with American audiences who are used to something more generically comic. One Guys Opinion
4.4
Its spooky and funny and a little twisted, with a little social commentary in the ParaNorman style.Start to finish, its a delight. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
The Boxtrolls is engaging and will entertain children and adults but it doesnt stand out as great, revolutionary, or memorable. ReelViews
3.0
As with everything Laika works on, The Boxtrolls is visually striking and intermittently amusing, but a little of this unusual world goes a long way, .. Blu Ray
4.4
With so many funny people involved, the movie is doubtlessly funny. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
At times throughout The Boxtrolls, that mindset succeeds, but for the most part, its too off putting for its own good. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
It is a for the whole family kind of film where the boxtrolls antics will thrill the kids and the story and beautifully detailed animation will please ..
3.8
The Boxtrolls isnt quite as memorable as Laikas Oscar nominated movies the 2009 fantasy Coraline and the 2012 kid horror flick ParaNorman. Usa Today
3.0
The story is a good one about the evils of fear mongering and the benefits of inclusiveness. Lariat
3.0
Indeed, the blue skinned, miscellaneously misshapen boxtrolls are a triumph of design and painstaking execution, with their glow in the dark eyes prov .. Radio Times
1.5
Theres clearly enough material to simultaneously spook/scare, gross out and delight children of all ages, especially when presenting the kids as the h .. Screen It
2.0
Theres plenty of Tim Burton like wit and humour behind the Boxtrolls concept. Independent
1.0
A surprisingly charmless and aimless movie from Laika Studios, the upstart stop motion artists who previously crafted the wonderfully dark Coraline an .. The Wrap
3.1
Its humor is morbid, its characters grotesque, its story driven by themes of class. News Day
2.5
A source of inspiration seems to be the work of the Aardman stop motion animation studio behind the Wallace and Gromit films, but W&G are much funnier .. New York Post
4.5
Stick with the end credits for the ultimate meta joke involving these characters, which will not only send you out with a smile but an even greater ap .. Film Journal International ..
4.5
Boxtrolls manages to hit all of its marks, combining an original story with fantastic characters and witty writing, and clever animation that puts the .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.0
There are some laughs and the dark, steam punk look of Cheesebridge is intriguing, but theres little charm.This is surprising, as the film comes from .. Az Central
3.0
The American animation studio Laika has a mixed track record: their 2009 Neil Gaiman adaptation Coraline was truly imaginative, the recent ParaNorman .. Smh
3.8
Instead, give yourself over to the movies captivating, inventive, scary hilarious world. Star Tribune
1.5
Im not talking about the toddler level grossout stuff, like how the boxtrolls eat bugs; thats standard kiddie movie stuff.
4.4
From Laika , the animation studio that brought you such memorably quirky classics as Coraline and ParaNorman comes another totally offbeat and origina .. Toronto Star
4.0
It is joyously witty and profoundly weird.I recommend it heartily. Daily Mail
1.5
With its wild swings between sentimentality and cynicism, this overstuffed parable may leave you unsure how to feel about humanity as a whole, eager t .. Slate
4.0
The Boxtrolls is impressively nasty fare for gothic fantasists of all ages. Flim List
2.5
But the film has none of the charm of its predecessors, Coraline and Paranorman.
3.5
Through their collaborative efforts, fun abounds along with surprisingly sophisticated humor. Susang Ranger
4.0
That rare thing in mainstream film: a bold aesthetic move wearing its Dickensian dirtpride like a rusty medal, daring you to suggest its not as beauti .. Movies
3.5
But The Boxtrolls is mainly a delight for the sharp eye and the capricious mind. Time
2.0
Are the boxtrolls the new minions.They are if there is any justice in the world. Boston Herald
3.0
The Boxtrolls has a few fun moments that children might enjoy and a great vocal cast that adults will appreciate including Nick Frost and Richard Ayoa .. Express
3.0
Just like their peculiar title characters co exist perfectly together, Laikas fantastical worlds are an imperative component to the craft of animation .. The Film Stage
2.5
The Boxtrolls remains relentlessly busy up through its final credits, and its clever in a nattering way. Chicago Tribune
2.5
To be sure, The Boxtrolls delivers plenty of action for the kids, but nothing emotionally ever feels at risk for Eggs or Winnie. Boston Globe
1.0
The Boxtrolls movie review: avert your eyes by MaryAnn Johanson Theres a fine line between baroque and grotesque and The Boxtrolls crosses it.Here is .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
But it is most remarkable for its attempts to grapple with philosophical quandaries. The Irish Times
2.0
And by the time the movie reaches its bombastic climax, the filmmakers have judiciously folded in elements of steampunk and gross out horror. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
The third film from stop motion animation studio Laika, The Boxtrolls isnt quite as affecting or idiosyncratic as the studios first two (Coraline and .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
The limited appeal of Rube Goldberg mechanical machines has passed its date of expiration, and yet wonky gears are all over the movie as a substitute .. Coles Mithey
3.8
The stop motion animation, presented in 3D in some theaters, bursts with rollercoaster esque action sequences, but one might fairly call The Boxtrolls .. Groucho Reviews
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
4.4
And yet, Laikas latest, The Boxtrolls, manages to keep all the kooky edges while still finding a warm center. Aisle Seat
3.5
This is simply a terrific bit of all ages entertainment, and yes my seven year old loved it too. Forbes
3.0
The Boxtrolls may still make for a better watch than a great many movies spoon fed to children in the present era, but its sometimes a little closer t .. Consequence Of Sound
3.5
The folks who made the popular animated movies Coraline and ParaNorman are at it again. Movie Habit
4.0
The Boxtrolls is the latest stop motion animation feature from LAIKA and what a breathtaking and highly entertaining film directors Anthony Stacchi an .. Hey U Guys
3.0
The lowdown: Laikas latest feature looks great and has a rousing cast but lacks a story to match its visuals. Jeff Baker Oregon Live
4.5
Its a thoroughly entertaining comedy adventure that will appeal to all ages. Film Ink
4.0
The Boxtrolls is great fun that, unlike some of its aloof characters, is never overly pompous in its ambitions, always looking to entertain first and .. Cine Vue
2.0
The Boxtrolls is a kiddie charmer that makes you laugh, cower and think of Hitler. Thats an unusual trifecta, but then again, this is an unusual film. La Weekly
2.0
Although this is brought to us by the makers of Coraline and ParaNorman, the earlier films knowing, child aware sense of menace is nowhere to be seen. Mirror
3.8
While the story is reminiscent of an old fairytale, it lacks heart. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
The studio has cleverly forged its own path separate from Disney, DreamWorks and Pixar, bringing dark and spooky edges to their stop motion work. Digital Spy
4.0
The Boxtrolls attempts both style and substance, and does a pretty good job achieving it. Nz Herald
4.0
Rarely does a film earn its fart jokes; The Boxtrolls brilliantly ends on one. Flicks
3.8
Its also more fun and clever than the vast majority of animated movies out there. Red Eye Chicago
4.5
The level of detail in the stop motion animation is astounding as this movie has a look and feel thats not quite like anything youve ever seen before. Stl Today
3.0
Animated, PG rated fare usually means youre stuffing the kids into the minivan and stressing about the price of movie snacks. Cleve Land
4.0
The Boxtrolls PG, 96mins 4 STARS American studio Laika have a delightfully original and wicked take on childrens animation, and fans of Coraline and P .. Independent Ie
3.8
It is icky, grimy and sometimes unpleasant, but it is also absolutely fascinating in its oddness. Dustin Put Man
4.5
A triumph on a variety of levels, this staggeringly detailed stop motion animation has a wonderfully deranged story packed with spirited characters. Contact Music
4.4
Indeed, the boxtrolls themselves may be the movies most appealing characters. Larsen On Film
4.0
The story is confidently and clearly expressed, though that does not change the fact that its a bit on the trite side in some ways. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
These arent novel notions, but that doesnt mean that theyre not valuable reminders for kids and adults alike. Ign
3.1
But it might want to distance itself from The Boxtrolls, a technically stunning but aesthetically ill conceived, stop motion animated tale from Laika .. Js Online
4.0
Theres periodic action to keep young viewers engaged, but this is more family comedy than thriller. The Dissolve
3.0
Wise and witty, gross and goofy, and only slightly marred by a bit of silliness about self creation thats contradicted by everything else in the film. Sandiego Reader
4.0
Another winner from Laika. It has heart, humor and beautiful animation. What more could you want Dead Line
3.1
You might expect that a stop motion animated comedy all about little trolls in boxes would occasionally think outside of them. Daily Herald
3.3
The Boxtrolls is too intriguing to be bad, but too addled to be properly good. Crave Online
4.0
The Boxtrolls maintains the prickly charm of the Laika studios predecessors (Coraline, ParaNorman) and is a cute exploration of scapegoating, though i .. Bitly
3.0
A slice of Nordic noir with surprising black comedy and some pretty spectacular deaths. Scots Man
3.5
Beyond its technical achievement, The Boxtrolls is a fun, family friendly fantasy with a cool steampunk aesthetic. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
And while adults may delve into the depths of this grown up material and enjoy the films refined humor, kids will still understand, be challenged by a .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
Surprisingly grim in tone and featuring a lively cast of voice actors, The Boxtrolls is one to delight macabre children and adults alike. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Visually, The Boxtrolls is gorgeous, as I expect Laika movies to be. The Mary Sue
2.5
What Laika is able to accomplish on a technical level is to be admired as much as their social concerns, but The Boxtrolls just doesnt resonate in qui ..
4.0
The Boxtrolls combines heart with a streak of Roald Dahls perversity. It will have special appeal for viewers who get British humor. Seven Day Svt
3.0
While the story isnt especially engrossing, the spectacle, charm, and delightfully over the top voice performances make it worth ninety minutes of you .. From The Balcony
3.0
Deliciously grotesque at times, but the message is a sweet one: families come in all sizes and shapes, sometimes biological, sometimes not, but what d .. Movie Mom
3.8
The Boxtrolls will more easily appeal to children in the audience than its studio predecessors, but that doesnt minimize the technical achievements of .. Cinema Sight
3.0
I know I should like it. Its produced by Laika. The stop motion animation is imaginative and brilliant. But... Tri City Herald
4.0
Thankfully, this fantasy doesnt just want to scare your little uns, it also wants to charm them with lovable characters, witty dialogue and gorgeous a .. Daily Star
4.5
THE BOXTROLLS flawless filmmaking at its finest filled with heart and humor.
3.8
The Boxtrolls, a delightfully weird tale told in stop motion animation, is solid and fun. From the same folks who created ParaNorman and Coraline, thi .. Qc Times
2.5
Storytelling matters in a movie. A lot. Its what separated Pixar in the early days, and its whats wrong here. Columbus Alive
2.5
The studios latest film is an uncharacteristic misfire lacking the charm, wit and heart of its previous efforts, and although it has moments of brilli .. Blog Bullz Eye
5.0
But it more than makes up with its scintillating stop motion styletextured and handcraft like, it resembles a blend of claymation, Gilliamesque grotes .. Vue Weekly
4.5
Its a refreshing, imaginative and unique movie that hopefully will get the following it deserves. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
Ive always believed that a good animated film should appeal to adults as well as children. Movie Chambers
4.0
An object lesson in acceptance and the perils of eating too much cheese, The Boxtrolls is crate fun. Sky
4.0
Its like Pixar on drugs, a wild ride that isnt afraid to mix a scare or two in with the kid stuff. Richard Crouse
3.0
But its overstuffed screenplay lacks humor, and it could use a great deal more fun. Willamette Week
3.8
The Boxtrolls falls just short of being a truly memorable animated experience, but is a fine film to entertain older kids and adults this fall at the .. Schmoes Know
2.9
The Boxtrolls is a swing and miss for Laika; when you move forward with revolutionary techniques while standing still in terms of your themes, stories .. Film.com
3.1
Commercials for The Boxtrolls make it seem as if the animated movie is adorable and silly and family friendly. Ut Sandiego
0.5
The Boxtrolls is a movie aimed at children. It is also disgusting and immoral. Critics Notebook
4.5
The Boxtrolls, despite a rather uncertainly structured story by screenwriters Irena Brignull and Adam Pava, has its pleasantly demented charms. Abc News Go
3.8
Laikas oddest feature yet, a film that adds a faceful of leeches and a Monty Python/Mr. Creosote homage to an already eccentric story. Commercial Appeal
4.5
At once a clever satire on class that toys with gender stereotypes and a frightful family adventure with a hand to heart sweet natured handmade qualit .. L.A. Biz
4.0
But a great kids film should reveal extra layers as its audience ages, and The Boxtrolls has that in spades. Standard Net Au
3.5
The whole mood is dark and creepy, yet wonderfully cheesy in the way every kids movie has to be: There must be something life affirming at the end, ev .. O Canada
2.0
a lavishly illustrated childrens book with imagination and invention. Birmingham Mail
3.5
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4.3
All in all, The Boxtrolls delivers a fun tale and is the true epitomization of fun for all the family. Alternative Lens
3.0
Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) is like Buddy from Elf in that he doesnt realize hes human and not troll. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.0
The world they created is vivid and it teaches some great values to kids without it being too heavy handed. rachelsreviews.net
5.0
If you have kids, go see this movie. If you dont, borrow a neighbors kid to give you an excuse to see it. You wont be disappointed. Daily Journal
3.5
While in terms of story, this isnt the best fare offered up by Laika, the subversive underdog of the animation world that brought us Coraline and Para ..
4.5
Witty, funny, fast paced and not even two hours long, I think I might have enjoyed it more than my daughter and her friend did. Lagniappe Mobile
2.0
When a soulless corporate product like Planes: Fire and Rescue sputters, its barely worth a shrug. Nc Register
4.5
Stuffed full of quirky details, bizarre characters and cockeyed humour. Movie Talk
4.5
In a Nutshell: Elegantly stylised stop motion animation and cheesy humour sweeten rich subtexts tackling class entrenchment, manipulative demagoguery .. Projected Figures
3.0
Its the rare animated film that might amuse adults and kids while slipping a useful message to the latter. Charlotte Observer
3.0
What makes Boxtrolls truly special is how it challenges kids to consider that the true villain may be the person calling others villains. Dallas News
4.0
From its atmospheric design to its wonderfully self aware mid credits sequence, it is a superb family film.
4.0
A great kids film should reveal extra layers as its audience ages, and The Boxtrolls has that in spades. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
2.0
The story, with its lessons of tolerance and truth to ones self, is not deep, but it is wonderfully told an obvious labor of love. Events Austin 360
4.5
Despite its shortcomings, The Boxtrolls boasts enough to add up to an eccentric and overall rather entertaining entry in the animation canon. Times of Malta
1.3
The Boxtrolls is a charmless, disturbing movie with horrible storytelling, borderline repulsive characters, themes that will give young kids nightmare .. Dcw50
2.0
Kids may enjoy the stunning images of the impish underground creatures, a focus on the unlikeable villain will have young ones and their parents alike .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.0
Theres little syrupy, mindless junk to be found here, just plenty of invention from the 3 D, stop motion gang that also gave us the step above Coralin .. Blog Cleveland
4.5
The films streamlined structure, for instance, is more tightly constructed than, say, ParaNormans muddled supernatural hijinks. Miamiartzine
4.0
Laika understand that the best childrens movies have an inherent sense of horror. The Boxtrolls isnt as indebted to the genre as ParaNorman, but it do ..
4.0
As the boxtrolls story suggests, just because somethings thrown away doesnt mean its left behind. Complex
3.8
Its a world that runs in a parallel universe akin to that of Charles Dickens, with creatively named characters involved in seemingly outlandish advent .. Entertainment Sun Times
1.5
The Boxtrolls, a film I enjoyed on many levels but which contains some destructively retrograde messages, mixed in with its mostly progressive ones... Bitch Flicks
3.5
Laikas simplest story to date, a lean bedtime story dressed up to the nines in their trademark swooping, spiraling visual wizardry.



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