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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 3:05 pm
Anyone seen this yet? Dh and I needed to get out of the house, so we went to this in 3D last night. The artistry and the animation are truly spectacular and amazing. But to be honest, we both walked out liking it, but not loving it. I'll be happy to share why after more folks see it. I think we're in the minority, though, as most reviews and most Twitter updates seem to be gushing over it. One thing I'll say -- lots of folks in the theater brought very young children with them. To be honest, I don't think this movie is for very young children.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 7:58 pm
I saw it Yankee and it is a visual delight. I did not see it in 3D. I actually started dozing off at the beginning! It was a bit slow paced and hypnotic. I chose to leave DD, age 7, at home because even the previews creeped her out. So, I would agree that this film could really scare a young kid. Just the themes of going to an alternate world, waking up somewhere else, the doll with the button eyes, etc. can really scare a kid. the whole mood of the film is very grim. I do look forward to seeing it on home video and perhaps showing it to DD at home. I enjoy movies like this for the artistry and for telling a unique tale. But it's a spooky one for sure! But no, I didn't love it. It's no Nightmare before Xmas, for sure.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Monday, February 09, 2009 - 9:10 am
I saw it yesterday in 3-D and totally agree with both your sentiments; graphics & effects astounding, storyline bit dull and don't really bond with any of the characters including the main character and lastly DEFINITELY not appropriate for young children in my opinion. It was a very dark movie along the lines of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. At least in that movie you bonded more with Jack and if not Jack you bonded with his dog. lol Overall this movie was ok. I don't think you'll enjoy it as much on DVD at home as you would in the theatre in 3-D. So if you're thinking of seeing, do it while you can get the whole effect.
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Pamplemousse
Member
09-28-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 6:42 pm
saw it this afternoon but not in 3D Overall a good movie but i'd not take children to see it. It will be a "classic" along the lines of Nightmare Before Christmas I imagine Have to say i liked the cat the best!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 6:48 pm
Interesting that I'm not alone. Based on reviews and stuff I see on Twitter, etc., everyone is gushing over it. I agree with Miz -- I didn't really bond with any of the characters. I thought the voice acting was a little one note, and it seemed almost too 'obvious' in its good vs. evil theme. But man oh man that stop action artistry was amazing.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Monday, March 09, 2009 - 12:53 pm
Went to see it this weekend. Very CREEEEPPPYYYY I told my daughter on the way home I wanted to show her my button collection.. 
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 8:58 am
Did she tell you to zip it? 
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 9:30 am
LOL! No but she did ask me if I had chartreuse ones. 
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