Coraline (2009)

Coraline is a computer animated adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book for children, directed by Henry Selick. The film, however, has appeal for viewers of all ages. It is rated PG, and though inevitably it has a happy ending, some elements may be a bit frightening to young children, and many scenes are quite dark. It is about an 11 year old girl who unlocks an Alice in Wonderland-type door in her new home and finds behind it a parallel universe where all her wishes seem to have come true. Things take a creepy turn, however, when she is faced with the fact that it is all too good to be true, and that she may never be able to return home again.
The theatre was showing it in 3-D when I went, and handed you the glasses as you entered to take your seat. I cannot say that I noticed much of anything popping out from the screen (as I expected!), but rather felt that the 3-D added a depth that I cannot now imagine the film being without.
I am a fan of the Tim Burton-style of animation, and was hoping that Coraline would be similar. I was not disappointed, and hope that the same will true for you when you see it! Keep an eye out in the months to come for the film's release onto DVD!
-Dani