ParaNorman

5206-poster
release date August 17 2012
studio Focus Features
director Sam Fell, Chris Butler
writer Chris Butler
starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Casey Affleck, Tempestt Bledsoe, Jeff Garlin, John Goodman, Tucker Albrizzi, Alex Borstein, Jodelle Ferland, Bernard Hill, Anna Kendrick, Leslie Mann, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Elaine Stritch
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Synopsis

In the comedy thriller, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman (voiced by Mr. McPhee), who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Official Review

If Fox has proved anything with its horrid Ice Age franchise it’s that parents will take their kids to see any animated children’s movie. It only takes a studio’s unlimited checkbook to get one made, but it doesn’t take much effort to get thousands of little asses into theater seats. While every studio has their own animated division, what sets them apart is how hard they work to make a quality film; Focus Features is off to a rocky start. …Read More

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Official Score: 2.5 / 5