I enjoyed this movie. It had enough weirdness to keep me interested. It’s appropriate for kids, but I would recommend not using this movie for a TV babysitter. Read on to find out why.
Coraline is a lonely girl living with her work-aholic parents. They are so busy writing their garden catalog they don’t pay enough attention to her. She finds a door that leads to another world where her “other” family lives. They are everything she wants in parents. They garden, cook and pay attention to her. When she falls asleep, she goes back to the real world with her real parents. Of course, in time the “other” mother has special plans for Coraline.
This movie actually made me think about my own kids and how hectic my and their schedule can be. I think both my kids and I are guilty of not having more time to spend with family. It’s funny; my kids can be just as busy as I can with different activities. So, in the end, the moral of the story is to slow down and enjoy life and family. Ok, kids; let’s go play!
