Three Film Laika Collection (Coraline / ParaNorman / The Boxtrolls) [Blu-ray]

I played them in the new Oppo UDP-205, and everything is fine. Including the 3D.Laika films are decidedly different. Though nominally "family" films, they have an adult sensibility. I'm surprised children will sit through them (qv, the highly negative reactions to "Rango"). All lean heavily on fantasy and the supernatural, focusing on the importance of strong family relationships.The problem with fantasy stories is that you can do "anything", without being required to justify it. Where do box trolls exist? What sort of magical universe does Coraline's "other mother" come from? Only "ParaNormaN" treads familiar ground -- people seeing spirits. I find this lack of connection with existing mythology to be a bit off-putting (because it seems somewhat arbitrary), * but others will not.Visually, the Laika films are absolute knockouts. Everything is shown in extravagant detail, as if the artists have a doll-house fixation on absolute accuracy. The stop-motion animation uses conventional DSLRs, which allow immediate viewing as the animator's work. This permits exact positioning that virtually eliminates the occasional jerkiness of conventional stop motion. (No offense, Ray.)Laika's stories play out on large sets, and the 3D makes you feel you've walked into a "real" fantasy world.I've seen all four Laika films, and regardless of the "official" ratings, they should be considered PG. There's an awful lot of strange and scary stuff likely to frighten small children. And "ParaNormaN" is arguably PG-13, as one of the characters reveals he's gay, in a clever line of throw-away dialog.Strongly recommended, even if you're only interested in seeing how good 3D movies can be.* The Grimms' collection of folk tales derives from centuries of European tradition (witches, spells, transformations, etc). "Riders in the Sky" might be American C&W, but it's based on European tales of "der wilde Jagd" (the wild hunt).

Coraline has always been one of my favorite stop motion movies ever, but i bought this item on faith, having never seen Paranorman or Boxtrolls and i have to say that i very much love them as much as Coraline and they are without doubt three incredibly clever, well-done and awesome movies. what's amazing is all the detail and care that goes into the making of these films, for not only is the writing bold, but the direction and design is very thorough. boxtrolls definitely deserved to be nominated as it was, and if coraline and paranorman didn't get any noms then that's unfortunate, because they deserved it. great set of films for a great price.

If you like any one of the movies, you will be a fan of all three. You will feel the same if you hated any one of them too. Stories are a bit darker and scarier than stuff from Pixar/Disney, but the stop motion animation is gorgeously done and my little guy loves the movies. Probably better for ages 4 to 5 and up and definitely enjoyable for adults. Great deal for all three movies.

The discs are in great condition and for the $25 price it was a great deal for 3 movies. BUT Coraline was missing the digital code and the other 2 movies had expired codes in them for digital copies. I bought this set specifically for the digital copies at that price, and the dvds could be backups, but i got no digital movie out of this package. It is very misleading to show the digital copies for all 3 movies and then they are not able to be used. I got a full refund from Amazon, but i think it should have been from the seller for misleading people to buy this set. It's a great deal and quality for 3 disc copies, but they should remove the digital copy from the photos and description.

Fantastic collection at an amazing price! All these titles are worthy owning in 3D and they play fine on a R1/A player here in the US. Fantastic value and great movies! 'Paranorman' is a favorite in this house, and it's been wonderful seeing it in 3D - gags that might have flown over our heads now fly out in our face - good fun stuff :) Thanks Laika...

I love the movie Coraline & really wanted to see it in 3D, so im so happy i now own it! Its an added bonus to have paranorman & boxtrolls on 3D as well! If you dont own a 3D blu ray player & TV, all 3 movies play in 2D plus all 3 have bonus scene! Recommend to everyone because these movies are great & you wont find a better deal for the 3!

Honestly I was upset because I couldn’t watch it in 3D without a 3D tv but overall the movies are great and it’s a great price

I love the claymation movies! Love all three of these movies, even though I don't think ParaNorman or Boxtrolls are nearly as good as Coraline. However I enjoy them all. Glad I finally got them all on Blu-ray! Most blu-ray's I can't tell the difference between the blu-ray and DVD. But the detail in the models is so great, that I can easily tell the difference!