Coraline [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

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In the book, she’s mostly in her head and that wouldn’t have been nearly as cinematic or as effective. The fans are certainly going to enjoy this audio upgrade if they’re on a sound system capable of experiencing it. Gaiman’s story certainly isn't new, it draws heavily from past literature, not least Carroll’s Alice, or any number of ‘beware of strangers’ fiction, but since this tale was spun for his daughter, this can be forgiven.

But when this fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her other mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home. The score sounds great, there’s loads of depth to it, and we get nice, strong bass response when the movie asks for it. It just strains the eyes quite a bit more, isn’t quite as intricate and really desaturates the color of the film. Coraline” was a 2009 stop-motion animated film, based on the 2002 novella [of the same title] written by Neil Gaiman.When this seemingly perfect world turns dangerous, Coraline must use her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to save her family.

mix and adds some life to it, with shifting overheads when the mother is in spider mode, or adding a sense of directional agility throughout the soundstage. But, when things take a sinister turn Coraline has to rely on her wits to rescue not only herself but her family.

The story was really disturbing if you looked at it closely, and doesn’t have the same fine tuning of story elements that Laika would come to perfect in films like The Boxtrolls or Kuba and the Two Strings, but it was fascinating to say the least. The spatial wizardry of the 3D technology is fully integrated into the film’s rhythm, doling out few jumping-from-the-screen flourishes before the last reels. Much of the film’s power derives from the dissonance generated by off-screen sounds or subtle shifts in the deceptively cheerful musical score, and the new soundtrack brings such elements into sharper relief without steamrolling the speakers with added roar. Lastly, those who owned the original 2009 Blu-ray that Universal Studios Home Entertainment released will remember that version also featured an optional old-school anaglyph 3-D presentation along with 4 pairs of 3D glasses.

In terms of the reception from the critics upon its original 2009 release, Coraline was extremely well-rated. I like to put it down here in the footer so you have an easy place to copy and paste it from when you're writing flattering things about me. The character design and set design sets the film apart but on top of that the direction it takes in the last half definitely makes this a work of succinct originality and not a carbon copy of pop culture past.While the art form may not be as prevalent as it once was, Coraline proves that in the right hands it is still a very viable and incredibly cool way of making movies. Teri Hatcher is outstanding in the role – especially in regards to voicing the "other mother" to Coraline. Finishing up the extras on the disc are a trio of still galleries, a trailer for the feature, menus and chapter selection.

The way they move in action sequences and how they're molded together is easily seen, providing an excellent-looking transfer. Full Moon brings together a six pack of B-movies produced by legendary schlockmeisters Eurocine in one handy boxed set collection.Textures are so crisp that you can make out the fuzz at the end of individual strings of yarn used for Coraline’s hair and the cross-stitching on pieces of furniture.