Coraline Film Critique

           The plot and setting of Coraline is this girl who just moved to a new house and town. She moves into this house where there are 3 other people living. Its a strange house and a creepy, dark place outside. Coraline finds this door where she meets her other family, etc (I don't want to spoil). The main purpose and theme of Coraline was to explain that you should be happy with whatever you have and the life you have because somebody else in the world may want your life that you're complaining about. I thought the direction of the movie was pretty cool! The music was cool too, every time the mood changed the music would change with it. I think a young person would be interested in it because its an animation about a young girl. However, if they aren't big fans of getting a little creeped out, then they might want to rethink the movie and watch the previews to make sure they can handle it. My favorite parts of the film was that a lot of it you didn't expect it was going to happen. It would keep you guessing. I also like the animation of it and the setting. The weaknesses of the film are how it could be a little too scary for younger kids. It is a children's movie so they might get freaked out.