At first, I was skeptical about this movie. I didn't think that this young girl in it would make it appealing enough. And I heard she was too harsh and spoiled. But I decided to give the movie a try and I used to like her but now I understand that these characters were not good enough as well as the story. The only character that I like is the under-appreciated Eggs, the main character, he's a good boy, amicable, adorable and positive and it really made me get attached to him, but even he isn't the best character ever, but he may receive a nomination for being one of the best male characters. But his disgusting personality is what turns me off. Especially with that annoying Winnie character showing him how to have proper manners and gets mean. Though, she is definitely no Penny from Mr. Peabody & Sherman, that's for sure.
The film may be alright for a few watches, but the saccharine scenes, hard-to-follow storyline, underdeveloped and weird characters, over-the-top silly humor, and overly mature yet childish themes only makes it appealing to little kids. Whether you like the humor or not, it still doesn't offer very much to make it as appealing as "Coraline" or "Paranorman". Paranorman is my favorite one, though they aren't my favorites, Eggs tops all the protagonists for me but even he could've had better situations to go through. I know he's only 11, life sucks at that age but is that enough? Or shouldn't they come up with a better conflict or maybe develop it?
His voice sounds nasal and whiny compared to the excellent voice cast from everyone.
Unlike Frozen, it adds silly humor, grotesque things, more clichés, little emotional punch, bizarre characters and another mean sidekick that I want to choke and hit. The action is predictable and so are Eggs and Winnie. There is not much to remember about this film, some scenes you can just forget in a flash. Either that or I couldn't pay much attention to it, it was just too silly, childish, and overall, not alluring enough.
Overall, this film may be good to watch around Halloween, but it still doesn't have enough interesting things going on in it to make it the best film to watch around Halloween. You can choose something different such as "Nightmare Before Christmas". It's moreso something for older kids and young teenagers. I wouldn't let anyone younger than about 6 or 7 view this movie, the first part is a nice little childish wonder but the second part just turns it around. There is a little more effort to put in Eggs, the story, and theme like they did with Coraline, it wouldn't bother me so much if this kids' film had interesting mature themes as well as make it suitable and healthy enough for the little ones. This movie is the most mature children's film out there, especially that scene where the boxtrolls got killed and Eggs crying, holding his head. I am glad that this even won't be very popular and possibly for generations compared to Tim Burton's film's popularity because it's not good for very young kids plus it's pretty annoying. Also, has some stupid scenes to it. I suggest watching some other movie for Halloween. This is by far, the worst children's movie to watch during Halloween.
The film may be alright for a few watches, but the saccharine scenes, hard-to-follow storyline, underdeveloped and weird characters, over-the-top silly humor, and overly mature yet childish themes only makes it appealing to little kids. Whether you like the humor or not, it still doesn't offer very much to make it as appealing as "Coraline" or "Paranorman". Paranorman is my favorite one, though they aren't my favorites, Eggs tops all the protagonists for me but even he could've had better situations to go through. I know he's only 11, life sucks at that age but is that enough? Or shouldn't they come up with a better conflict or maybe develop it?
His voice sounds nasal and whiny compared to the excellent voice cast from everyone.
Unlike Frozen, it adds silly humor, grotesque things, more clichés, little emotional punch, bizarre characters and another mean sidekick that I want to choke and hit. The action is predictable and so are Eggs and Winnie. There is not much to remember about this film, some scenes you can just forget in a flash. Either that or I couldn't pay much attention to it, it was just too silly, childish, and overall, not alluring enough.
Overall, this film may be good to watch around Halloween, but it still doesn't have enough interesting things going on in it to make it the best film to watch around Halloween. You can choose something different such as "Nightmare Before Christmas". It's moreso something for older kids and young teenagers. I wouldn't let anyone younger than about 6 or 7 view this movie, the first part is a nice little childish wonder but the second part just turns it around. There is a little more effort to put in Eggs, the story, and theme like they did with Coraline, it wouldn't bother me so much if this kids' film had interesting mature themes as well as make it suitable and healthy enough for the little ones. This movie is the most mature children's film out there, especially that scene where the boxtrolls got killed and Eggs crying, holding his head. I am glad that this even won't be very popular and possibly for generations compared to Tim Burton's film's popularity because it's not good for very young kids plus it's pretty annoying. Also, has some stupid scenes to it. I suggest watching some other movie for Halloween. This is by far, the worst children's movie to watch during Halloween.