Coraline

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Coraline is a fairytale with a modern twist. Utilising a well-known plot of neglectful parents, inquisitive girl and magical world, Coraline follows in the mode of stories like Alice in Wonderland and Pan’s Labyrinth. Based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaimen, Coraline has been interpreted for film by Henry Selick. His animated style, as seen in The Nightmare before Christmas, and James and the Giant Peach, gives Coraline a distinctive and strong aesthetic. Engaging the younger audience with an interesting story that is both creepy and exciting, shows that the author and director are both focused on good storytelling, not merchandising opportunities.

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