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A young girl named Coraline moves to a new house with her distracted parents. While exploring, she discovers a hidden door that leads to a seemingly better version of her life, complete with attentive parents and exciting adventures. However, this alternate reality hides a sinister secret that Coraline must uncover to save herself and her family.

Coraline was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its stunning stop-motion animation, imaginative storytelling, and dark, whimsical tone. Critics praised its ability to balance creepy elements with a compelling narrative suitable for both children and adults, though some found its themes to be a bit too intense for very young viewers. It was a commercial success, grossing over $124 million worldwide.

• Praised for its breathtaking stop-motion animation and unique visual style.
• Lauded for its engaging, albeit dark and sometimes scary, storyline that captivates audiences.
• Appreciated for its strong voice performances and creative adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel.

Google audience: Audiences largely adored Coraline for its visually stunning animation and captivating, albeit spooky, story. Many viewers found the movie to be a unique and memorable experience, with praise for its creativity and faithfulness to the source material. Some found it a bit too frightening for younger children, but generally, it was a hit.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Won Annie Awards for Best Character Design and Best Production Design.

The film famously features over 150 unique sets, with the "Other Mother's" button eyes being a recurring motif throughout the production design.