The Boxtrolls

In a city that lives beneath the earth and is terrified of trolls, a young orphan boy named Eggs is raised by a community of quirky, trash-collecting trolls called Boxtrolls. When the villainous Archibald Snatcher seeks to exterminate the trolls to further his own status, Eggs must venture to the surface to save his adopted family.

The Boxtrolls received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its unique visual style and imaginative world-building. While some found the plot to be less engaging than its predecessors, the film was widely appreciated for its charm, humor, and distinctive stop-motion animation.

• Praised for its distinctive, handcrafted stop-motion animation and imaginative, quirky world.

• Applauded for its dark humor and unique creature designs.

• Some critics noted that the story felt less compelling than previous Laika films.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed The Boxtrolls, highlighting its creative animation, fun characters, and engaging story. Many appreciated the film's unique aesthetic and charming humor, making it a delightful watch for families.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Also received nominations for Golden Globe Awards and Annie Awards.

The Boxtrolls featured a unique animation technique where the characters' mouths were animated separately from their faces, allowing for more nuanced facial expressions than typically seen in stop-motion.