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Coraline Be Careful What You Wish For by Rebecca Mason [August 2009] Coraline took us on a journey I wasn't quite expecting. Whilst the 3D visuals were spectacular I am unsure about the storyline and appropriateness of content for the target audience. Rated PG, I feel that if this was not animated it would border on a flick for Mature audiences. Our whole family was entranced in the movie, however, our 7 & 5 year old children sought 'Mummy' out for frequent cuddles and our 3 year old coped really well until one of the final defining scenes where he got frustrated, took his glasses off and promptly announced "I'm not going to watch this anymore - it's too scary". 'The Other Mother' is likely to provide many children with nightmares to last at least a week, however, the two aging English showgirls provide timely comic relief in an otherwise 'dark' movie. On the positive side, the movie does offer a wholesome message to children to be careful what you wish for. Our 10 year old liked the movie, however, does not really desire to see it again and our 9 year old liked it well enough to see it on DVD, speaking of which, I personally would probably recommend waiting until it is released on DVD. Coraline by Neil Gaiman is available to purchase at Boomerang Books NB: This movie cost us A$20 per adult & A$16 per child (because of the 3D aspect).
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