The movie “Coraline” was released in 2009, categorized into a “dark fantasy” movie. The movie was directed by Henry Selick and based on the book by Neil Gaiman. I personally think everyone should consider watching this movie due to how good it is. Down to the visuals, characters, its storytelling, etc. It is a masterpiece!

What Is It About?

Coraline is about an 11 year old girl who explores her home when she comes across a small door leading to another world that closely mirrors hers, except better. She feels rejoiced about her discovery until her other mother tries to keep her there forever. Knowing this, Coraline has to use all her resources and bravery to make it back to her family and original world. 

Was It Successful?

Coraline was a critical and commercial success due to its unique stop-motion animation and its captivating story. On Rotten Tomatoes, it achieved a “fresh” 91% rating. Coraline was so successful that it had re-releases in theaters, including a 3D version.

The film grossed $125.5 million. The re-release pushed the film’s cumulative global gross to $155 million, finishing in the top 5 at the domestic box office. its box office in total reached $185.9 million worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing stop-motion film of all time. 

What Does This Movie Mean To Me?

The reason why I chose to review Coraline is because it’s a comfort movie for me. Nostalgia is the main reason why, along with the “mere exposure effect.”  I  would say I watched it at least 10 times, maybe more. I think the plot and its characters are very interesting, which might contribute to why I like it so much.

To this day, Coraline is considered a timeless classic because of its blend of stop-motion animation, fascinating but unsettling story, and themes that resonate with audiences of all ages, such as home, identity, and the courage to fight for what is right.