The Doctor and I went on a date together these school holidays. He wanted to see The Boxtrolls.
I was a little reluctant. The Boxtrolls was created by the same makers who did Coraline - which I found freaky deaky and Paranorman too - which I loved. Quirky and SERIOUSLY INSANELY WONDERFULLY CLEVER!! In the interests of spending time with my 9 year old son, and finding delight in something together, we went - choc top and popcorn in hand.
And we loved it. We both really, really loved it.
The workmanship that's gone into producing the film is astounding. It's mind-bogglingly beautiful and intricate.
Combine that with a really enchanting storyline, and you've got yourself a winner. It's one of the best children's films I've ever seen. Like. Ever.
The story is incredible, but just as interesting is the behind-the-scenes action. It's a work of art.
Click below to blow your mind.
The story is beautifully simple, a boy - Eggs, is orphaned and raised underground by the boxtrolls, who collect rubbish to create crazy masterpieces. The trolls are targeted by a bunch of exterminators and Eggs steps up to defend his family.
It's such a great film - I can't recommend it highly enough. There's a good VS evil storyline - a little bit of darkness, but it's a delicate mix of rollicking good storytelling combined with incredible stop motion goodness.
Looking for something to do these school holidays? Definitely take your kids to see it.
8 comments:
OUr little miss saw it last week while at vacation care and loved it.
WE are going today - thanks I think I convinced my boys .
It's so so great!! You should see it Sam! I cried!
Did you go? Did you love it Trish??
I took the small people to see this last week - SO good. It was the best children's film I've seen for ages too; no in-jokes for parents or product placement - just a great production, and a thoughtful, beautifully told story. Although the 3-year old pronounced it "Too Scary".
We did and we all enjoyed it . Quite different from what I expected and great animation.
Me too! I just adored it. xxx
Haha, too cute re: 3 year old. I completely agree with you. Just loved it so much.
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