ParaNorman (2012)

Synopsis

The makers of 'Coraline' (2009) return with this Academy Award-nominated animated adventure about a boy who can talk to ghosts. Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee) is ostracised by his family and bullied at school because of his odd behaviour.
See more The makers of 'Coraline' (2009) return with this Academy Award-nominated animated adventure about a boy who can talk to ghosts. Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee) is ostracised by his family and bullied at school because of his odd behaviour. What none of them know is that he is in continual dialogue with the ghosts, ghouls, vampires and zombies that prowl his neighbourhood unseen. However, when the town comes under threat from a centuries-old curse, it is up to Norman to save the day. The film also features the voice talents of John Goodman, Casey Affleck and Anna Kendrick.
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Our review

"With beautiful use of stop-motion animation, a sharp script, wonderful set design and a few scares, this will entertain the children while there's also enough on offer for adults to enjoy too."

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