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So-so
Written August 18, 2012
Not My Favorite

by Wellsfamily4life

My wife and I took our children to see this movie in 3D. While the 3D effects were kind of neat, the plot wasn't that great in my opinion. I do not believe we will be buying this on dvd when it is released.
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Must Go!
Written September 4, 2012
ParaNorman 3D is a great movie for the whole family

by PrettyPam42

I love, love, loved this movie. Not too scary for all but the youngest set and brings out the point that not everyone is the same and that is a good thing. It was nice that two outcasts became friends and the older sister did acknowledge her younger brother had some good qualities.
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Written August 18, 2012
Paranorman

by madisun1

I'm 56 years young and I really liked Paranorman. I took my eleven year old
grandson and his eight year old cousin and they both really enjoyed Paranorman.
It's for kids, aduits, any age. THE WAY ALOT OF ADULTS ARE NOWADAYS,
adults should go see it.
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Written September 23, 2012
Paranorman 3D

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This was a cute kids flick, though the 3D was pretty lacking There was noting spectacular that made this a good 3D movie. I am not sure if the regular movie costs less, but if it is, just go see the regular movie... As far as a movie goes...great flick! It had a cute story and my 7 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely go see it It also teaches a good message about bullying and giving in to your fears. Definite Halloween treat!
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written September 5, 2012
Fantastic Story and Mind-Blowing Animation

by supermancourt

I wouldn't call this a children's movie, although they probably would enjoy it. If you're any type of fan of stop-motion animation, this is a must go. The details in characters and sets were amazing. The effects were incredible. Laika Studios has truly brought this traditional art form to a new level while honoring it's roots.
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No
Written September 4, 2012
ParaNo!!

by DeuceDawg287

Went to see this with my 10 yr old and at the end we were both like..."that was weird", in a there were moments when it was borderline ok, but definitely more of it being was just weird!
To be fair, the animation wasn't bad and there were some funny moments, but everything else was just weird!

Also, some of the script was pretty suggestive in a "this is borderline inappropriate dialogue for kids" kind of way. Lots inappropriate innuendo from the teenage sister with an alternative lifestyle twist at the end that left me wonderingWHY?, when this is supposed to be a movie for kids?

My daughter didn't like it and thank goodness I was tired enough to fall asleep, otherwise I think we would have just left and considered the $28 bucks a donation.
- 10 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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Written August 19, 2012
BEAUTIFULLY MADE...a combination of nostalgia and the 21st century techniques!

by visual art major nerd

Not only that I have a soft spot for a kid like Norman who doesn't "belong' to the "norm" in what it's perceived to be a standard of society, but the nostalgic feeling which this movie brings you is something to be commended. The background scenes, the colors are vividly so real, not overly done, each characters and some props are delicately handmade (you can see how Norman was made during the critic and other trailers...i.e.: Apple, "featurette - Little Light")...simply AMAZING pieces of art work! One of my favorite scenes was towards the end when Norman's 1-on-1 interaction with "a girl" (I can't go into much detail...), surrounded by beautiful trees...; the color, the way it was shot, the real meaning of this story...coming all together was something extra-ordinary!

Zombies may scare younger kids, but these are no more than the ghosts appearing in everyday cartoons.

The message this movie carries is well-worth to allow a kid to finish watching while they crutch onto you!
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No
Written September 16, 2012
The Wierdest and Creepiest PG movie Start ever!

by AlasItsAlice

Took my 8 year old son and we had to leave very early. We were not the only ones leaving...it was a mass exodus - parents and children running out the door. AGE APPROPRIATE CHILDREN...mind you.

Maybe it got better...but we were too freaked out to wait it out. A little over the top at the beginning.
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Written August 19, 2012
I Really Enjoyed This Movie

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As a fan of the Zombie genre, I thought the jokes were hilarious and the writing was right on the mark. It seems a little dark and intense for little kids (under 11). I saw it in 3D and it was spot-on animation. I'd like to see it again because there were lots of cool little tidbits that went by that I think deserve a second look.
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No
Written August 18, 2012
ParaBoring

by firstdance2000

Whatever the writers thought they were attempting in social upliftingness, they failed. This is so mediocre of content and delivery.
Just for good measure...two teens accompanied me and, since I'm an adult and need to sit in other parts of the theater...was text'd on 2 occasions asking if we could leave.
NO, I said...thinking...
A. High Rotten Tomato score
B. It will pick up at some point

Nada..nope...not going to happen. So, this is not a movie experience worth the money, improved by 3D, or even worth renting. And lets not forget how "gay hollywood" decides at the end of the movie to make the buff older brother gay as he is asked by a girl to go to the movies only to tell her how much his 'boyfriend' loves chic flics. Maybe I'll label this Despicable You....Oh ye Hollywood Uncouth!
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Written August 19, 2012
A great family movie

by daddy2440

A few good lessons to be learned from this movie. A discussion creater for families.
- 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Written August 18, 2012
Funny had a moral

by nana220119

Good Halloween Movie for the Family took granddaughters ages 11, 8, and 7. They loved it! So did I. 3d was excellent.
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Written August 20, 2012
Was not overly impressed

by Gunshot45

Not what I expected. Took my 14 year old daughter. Movie had some funny parts, but the story line got very heavy towards the end of the movie. Well over the heads of the 7 - 9 year old crowd that was at the movie. Zombies were more funny than scary, which was good, considering the audience. 3D effects were pretty boring, in fact, the preview for Despicable Me Part II were better. Okay movie, but with the deep philosophical/metaphysical storyline and the lacking 3D effects, I'd highly recommend waiting for the DVD.
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So-so
Written August 19, 2012
Meh...

by jkplover

I thought it was so-so, but my kids really enjoyed it. That's what counts I suppose. I would have rather watched it at home.
- 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written August 20, 2012
Very good

by tsaponaro81

I didn't really want to go see this movie, but I took my son. He loved it and so did I. It was funny and it looked great in 3D
- 17 out of 31 found this review helpful.
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