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Must Go!
Written August 30, 2012
Amazing message!

by bookreader876

I was wary about taking my seven year old cousin to see this due to what some reviews have lead me to believe, but I'm very happy I did. Paranorman's story isn't about the zombies or the witches?it's about being different, and how that's okay.

It infuriates me that the same people who said how wonderful this was, teaching kids about how they should accept others for who they are, also complained about a character revealing he is gay in a one-liner at the end. Isn't that the entire point of the movie? He's gay, and that's who he is?people should accept that.

Kids are more impressionable, and if they learn that being gay is fine at a young age they'll group up confident in their own sexuality rather than feel pressured into heteronormality. So it's amazing that this movie, a children's movie, treated someone's homosexuality so casually. Because that's how it should be, and this movie tells you that you're wonderful how you are and never let anyone tell you otherwise.
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So-so
Written September 3, 2012
ParaNorman-Cute but too many adult references

by familymoviewatcherzzz

loved story, and actually cried a bit at the end when they were talking about forgiving the people who hurt her. good lessons about friendship, not judging, and forgiveness being good for yourself to move on. Liked animation and the characters had great personalities. What I did not like, was all of the adult referencing. I took my 10 year old son and 2 of his friends and certain parts made all of us very uncomfortable. Some are: When Normans friend was watching his moms exercise video and had the screen paused on a close up of a womans behind (very inappropriate!), In town there was and adult book store, a restaurant called itchy weiners, and a place called something Trim which could have been a massage parlor. also the friends older brother saying something about his boyfriend at the end. Nothing against being gay,but I have not had any sex talk with my son yet, about heterosexual or homosexual. Not the time I wanted to be questioned by him and friends! Not expected in a kid movie
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So-so
Written August 17, 2012
Not PG

by kws5

I am very surprised that this is a PG movie. The young kid tells his mom he is watching sex and murder movie! All through out the movie they use words that are NOT appropriate for PG and to top it off at the end one of the guys tell the girl she should meet his boyfriend! Seriously, PG? Should have been rated PG13. All the kids that went and saw it were 12, 11, 10 , 8 and 7. The movie over all was good, but NOT a PG. Kids enjoyed it but were asking questions that really should not be even a thought right now.
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Written August 24, 2012
Not for lil children but more for tweens/teens

by lmortiz4

Cute movie. It was entertaining and had a message of acceptance. Definitely recommend to families. There are some jokes that tweens may catch on to but not the little kiddos.
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Written August 19, 2012
My almost 4 year old liked it

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Admittedly she was a little young for this movie... but my almost 4 year old daughter liked it, and I could sit through it without having to zone it out. Overall worth going if just to get out and 'do something', but I don't see it becoming anyone's favorite movie.
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Oh No!
Written August 18, 2012
Terrifying for kids!

by terrapin13

From the trailier and commercials it looked like a cute movie with zombies. The whole premise of this movie is disturbing. We took our 7 and 12 year old to the movie. Many other parents there with kids. Several left during the movie. Our 7 year old was terrified - held my hand over his eyes for most of the movie. Even our 12 year old was a little spooked by some of the scenes. Be warned this is not a kid movie!
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Must Go!
Written August 20, 2012
Great Animated Movie

by janayasd

I saw this movie with my husband, and two kids ages 6, and 10. The movie was great it was full of witty humor, and had some sad twists. I did not see any parts in the movie that were anymore frightening then you would see in a nightmare before Christmas type of movie. The animation was really good. As far as the "gay" reference it is only about five seconds long at the very end and it is a comment made by one of the characters. Most kids would probably not even get it. My whole family loved this movie.
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Written August 26, 2012
Be prepared

by fulo30

My family and I went to see this movie; wife and the two little ones ages 7 and 5. I was bit disappointed; however, not a bad movie just fell far short of my expectation. The movie was not targeted for 10 years old and under. Several of the subjects or contents of the movie had a tendency to wonder a little more ino the dark side for the kids. Several of the humor came quickly so be prepared!!! Seem it was targeted for an older crowd; for example, when the ? teenage girl asks teenage boy to be his girlfriend, only to be decline to saying he has boyfriend already that he?s been dating:?
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Written August 20, 2012
ParaNorman

by kzerkel

Very cute movie. I took my 6 year old. There were a few scary parts for her, but other than that she liked it. Good for adults too.
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Written August 18, 2012
For Older Children

by Mehlsky

Just because ParaNorman is an animated film, it is NOT for the younger set. It is filled with ghostly characters and creepy situations which would terrify small kids. Take your 9 or 10 year old and expect a delightful story, but leave the little ones at home with a sitter.
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So-so
Written August 24, 2012
Just Didn't Gel

by firefly_dex_fan

I went with my pre-teen son and his friend. We all went away thinking "eh, that was o.k.". I like the animation style and in general like "scary" themes. Unfortunately, the plot was weak, the characters were not sympathetic or even mildly interesting. The stereotypical "chubby kid who befriends the outcast" character did not provide the comic relief he was evidently there for; the bully was dull and flat, the sister the typical bratty high school "cool" girl who looks down on her brother...Norman could have been a really interesting character but they made him so lifeless that he didn't seem particularly sympathetic in the beginning or heroic in the end. The other comic relief was suppose to come from the "jock" brother--who weirdly and suddenly declares that he has a boyfriend at the end (not that I'm opposed to that--it just seemed awkwardly placed into the script). Just nothing there to truly laugh at, sympathize with or be entertained by. Dull as the grave.
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Written August 19, 2012
Boo, a little to dark for young kids

by Sketrs

Alot of adult humor and context, this could have been a good film but I think the target they are going for is 16 and over. All kinds of taboo subjects and just went to far to the dark side for kids. Pretty disappointed.
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Written August 19, 2012
Great graphics!

by mely1018

This was definitely a step up from Coraline!
VIsually- I loved it. The story came together a lot better.
May be a little scary for young children, especially toward the end.
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Written August 19, 2012
Way better than expected for kids movie

by pmaddock

Its not a masterpiece but its really a pretty good film with some interesting message content. I definitely didn't feel ripped off on this one. If your kid wants to go I think you'll be pleased.
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Oh No!
Written August 27, 2012
PG???? Don't think so ....

by Ivanspade11

Be advice do not take kids that are too young comprehend sexual preferences, that comment at the end of the movie about the jock telling the girl about his boyfriend was not funny at all and unnecessary....it had no bearing on the story.... Definitely not small kid friendly movie, as a parent I have the right to explain to my 5 year old when and how about sexual preference and not talk on the car all the way home about something that can't be explained to a 5 year old....
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