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Coraline Blu-ray / DVD
From the Director of The Nightmare Before Christmas comes a visually stunning stop-motion animated feature - the first to be originally filmed in 3D! Discover how the filmmakers and artisans created the magical handmade world of Coraline! Coraline Jones is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door that leads her into a world that's just like her own…but better! But when this fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her "other" Mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home. Coraline is "a visual marvel." (Claudia Puig, USA TODAY).
- Sales Rank: #64323 in DVD
- Color: color
- Brand: NBC Universal
- Released on: 2011-01-04
- Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Format: Multiple Formats
- Original language:
English - Subtitled in:
English, French, Spanish - Dubbed in:
French, Spanish - Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: 5.50" h x
7.50" w x
.50" l,
.40 pounds
- Running time: 303 minutes
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Hughes
This movie, yes is a little creepy. It has a moral, which is the point. The grass is always greener on the other side. The moral is the grass is not always greener and things are not always what they seem. I watched this with our 12 year old daughter. She was fine with it. Not sure that a child of 10 or younger would understand it. We love this movie. The person who commented about the 3D effects is wrong. They must have watched that non Blu-Ray 3D, with the paper glasses. This is the version for 3D TV's and Blu-Ray players.
38 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
By Just some old guy.
I am only commenting on the 3D aspect of it....not the story itself. I have several movies in 3d and for me this is bright & colorful. Story is well done but unfortunately nothing really leaps out of the screen at you except for a few instances. I did not think that I was going to like this but watching this in 3D really changed my mind. I did not really care for Alice in Wonderland or A Christmas Carol. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Despicable Me are pretty good but this I found to be more of a visual treat. I must say that out of all that I have -Saw 3D and Clash of the Titans-Resident Evil... just do not hold up against CGI movies. IMAX does great stuff but those are not movies. From start to finish Coraline is a visual feast and I would recommend this for anyone that has a 3D television.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
By Emad Khan
I was let down when I saw the paper glasses that it comes with. I was expecting clear, transparent 3D glasses but the glasses that it comes with have Pinkish and Greenish lenses. But after watching the movie with glasses I found that they worked pretty good. I haven't seen Coraline 3D in theatres, but I was blown away with some of the 3D scenes. The glasses do take away the bright vibrant colors (not too much though, Coraline's bright orange coat and Blue hair were still vibrant) but add a completely new feel and mood to the movie that's very appropriate for it. Some people have said that only a few selected scenes are in 3d. I didn't feel this at all. The entire movie was in 3D. Maybe a couple close up scenes where there wouldn't be too much depth to begin with may be 2D, ( I don't know) But the rest was completely 3D. I watched the movie on Blu-ray and on an HD TV. That's the only way to get the best picture possible. There are almost 2 different version of Coraline. The 3D and the regular versions. They both create two completely different experiences. When watching in 3D, you feel like you've been transported into a different world that's gloomy and dark. In 2D Blu ray, you get to observe the same world with rich details that aren't visible in the 3D. So this is defiantly worth buying. The 3D is not as good as the theatres but still works splendidly.
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Jumat, 29 Januari 2010
Coraline
- Sales Rank: #563 in Movie
- Released on: 2011-02-01
- Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Subtitled in:
English - Running time: 102 minutes
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Hughes
This movie, yes is a little creepy. It has a moral, which is the point. The grass is always greener on the other side. The moral is the grass is not always greener and things are not always what they seem. I watched this with our 12 year old daughter. She was fine with it. Not sure that a child of 10 or younger would understand it. We love this movie. The person who commented about the 3D effects is wrong. They must have watched that non Blu-Ray 3D, with the paper glasses. This is the version for 3D TV's and Blu-Ray players.
38 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
By Just some old guy.
I am only commenting on the 3D aspect of it....not the story itself. I have several movies in 3d and for me this is bright & colorful. Story is well done but unfortunately nothing really leaps out of the screen at you except for a few instances. I did not think that I was going to like this but watching this in 3D really changed my mind. I did not really care for Alice in Wonderland or A Christmas Carol. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Despicable Me are pretty good but this I found to be more of a visual treat. I must say that out of all that I have -Saw 3D and Clash of the Titans-Resident Evil... just do not hold up against CGI movies. IMAX does great stuff but those are not movies. From start to finish Coraline is a visual feast and I would recommend this for anyone that has a 3D television.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
By Emad Khan
I was let down when I saw the paper glasses that it comes with. I was expecting clear, transparent 3D glasses but the glasses that it comes with have Pinkish and Greenish lenses. But after watching the movie with glasses I found that they worked pretty good. I haven't seen Coraline 3D in theatres, but I was blown away with some of the 3D scenes. The glasses do take away the bright vibrant colors (not too much though, Coraline's bright orange coat and Blue hair were still vibrant) but add a completely new feel and mood to the movie that's very appropriate for it. Some people have said that only a few selected scenes are in 3d. I didn't feel this at all. The entire movie was in 3D. Maybe a couple close up scenes where there wouldn't be too much depth to begin with may be 2D, ( I don't know) But the rest was completely 3D. I watched the movie on Blu-ray and on an HD TV. That's the only way to get the best picture possible. There are almost 2 different version of Coraline. The 3D and the regular versions. They both create two completely different experiences. When watching in 3D, you feel like you've been transported into a different world that's gloomy and dark. In 2D Blu ray, you get to observe the same world with rich details that aren't visible in the 3D. So this is defiantly worth buying. The 3D is not as good as the theatres but still works splendidly.
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Kamis, 28 Januari 2010
The Nightmare Before Christmas/James and the Giant Peach (Special Widescreen Editions Two Pak) [VHS]
- Sales Rank: #823198 in VHS
- Released on: 2000-10-03
- Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Number of discs: 2
- Formats: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
By A Customer
Probably the most original, elaborate and imaginative of all Disney's animated releases during the 90's (along with both Toy Story movies) The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach are two rare movie-gems, that didn't enjoyed box-office success as other blander, Disney musicals. Both movies are shot in a process called "stop-motion animation", in which characters are constructed, then move a little, frame by frame, achieveing the illusion of movement with outstanding results. This technique was mastered by Ray Harryhausen, during the 50's and the 60's, and it lived along until the 80's, when it was substituted by computer-generated effects. Since then, stop-motion effects are no longer used to create a single effect, but to do whole features or TV shows (Wallace & Gormitt or Celebrity Deadmatch come to mind). Both movies are directed by Henry Selick, who used this technique for some MTV adds. In this two pak, probably Nightmare Before Christmas is the highlight. Based in a story, concepts and designs by Tim Burton, and aided by Danny Elfman's beautifull songs and rousing score, the movie tells the story of Jack Skellington, the pumpkin-king of Halloween Town. Like most of Tim Burton's heroes, Jack desperately tries to fit-in and do good, and in a futile attempt of originality, he decides to no longer bring halloween to children around the world, and to take care of christmas instead. So things go horrobly wrong (including a series of grousome christmas presents!). The movie is kind of a cross between "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", and it builds an amazing whole new world of its own. The special edition has a lot of nifty extras, like a behind the scenes look, production gallery and comentary by Burton and Elfman. But the real prize are two very rare shorts by Tim Burton. Frankeweenie is a live-action homenage to Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, in which a boy gives life to his dead dog. Filmed in black & white. And Vincent is a very rare, stop-motion short which you get to see the story (in prose) of a boy who tries to be like Vincent Price! Those who enjoyed Burton's poem book "The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy" will find a great treat here. It is narrated by Price himself. James and the Giant Peach is based on the book by Roald Dahl, his daughter held the rights to this book for a long time, until she found in Henry Selick the right man to adapt it to the big screen. It is the fantastic tale of James, whose parents were killed by a rhinoceros. He lives with his wicked aunts, so he heads to New York, in a giant peach, filled with giant insects. It has great songs by Randy Newman. The begining of the movie is filmed in live-action, and it is a little bit slow, but once the stop-motion starts, the magic begins! The special edition has the regular extras: comentaries, behind the scenes, production gallery, etc. These two movies make a great pair (Nightmare's Jack Skellington even makes a cameo in James), and this two pak really gives us this two gems as good as they can get, loaded with extras. But Nightmare (along with its story, songs, concept and extras) is still one step above James. If you can only afford one, go with Nightmare, but if you can afford both, this is a great opportunity. Thanks Disney!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
By Tarik J. Ghbeish
You should be aware that you can get these special editions cheaper by ordering them separately (only a dollar cheaper here).
That said, these stories are both excellent, although only related by virture of the production team. The clay animation style has always been a favorite of mine, and the production values of these two movies, combined with modern techniques, is completely immersive for me.
Nightmare - a great rendition of a holiday tale. It's difficult to find a original story about Christmas, but Burton and Elfman achieved it in this story about the archetype of Halloween growing melancholy and making an assault on the archetype of another holiday (Christmas) more out of existential artistic angst than anything else.
Peach - an enjoyable rendering of a favorite child's story book, it entertains and scares with the same tongue in cheek, freaky, and slightly unsettling humor.
These movies are great for kids, but not for younger kids who are easily frightened. Save these movies for those children who have developed the maturity and sophisiticated wit with which they are so seldom credited.
Sophisticated adult humor (ala Loony Tunes) also peppers the tales and make this an enjoyable entire family experience.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By A Customer
"The Nightmare Before Chirstmas: Special Edition," is a must have that would carry a six start rating if at all possible. "Nightmare," was the most amazing (and largest scale) film ever made with stop-motion animation.
The story of Jack Skelington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who wishes to take over Christmas. The movie is the claymation Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindare meets an Edward Gorrey novel. The wide screen version is wonderful for that "in the theater feeling," and the special edition offers extras as seen on DVDs. There is a "making of" documentory, and the short black and white animated project of Burton's called, "Vincent." "Vincent," is the story of a little boy who wants to become Vincent Price when he grows up. The six minute animated film is narrated by Price himself. Also attatched is Burton's first (pre-Pee Wee) live action short: "Frankenweenie." The name gives a clear idea, it's a dog.
"James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition," is also in the wide screan version. Based on the popular (and dark) children's book by author, Roald Dahl (author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"), this tale is whimsical and fun. A mixture of the stop-motion technology that had been expanded for "Nightmare," this film also uses computer animation for special effects, and live action scenes.
As a bonus, "James," also has a "making of," segment, and a music video for the films song, "Good News." Both, "James," and "Nightmare," have original trailers.
Great fun, "James," gives affirmations for childrens' abilities to accomplish things for themselves, and both ("Nightmare" is better) have wonderful musical numbers. Some of the inhabitants of Holloween Town (in "Nightmare") may be a little bit frightening for really young children, but all and all these aren't just for us older "kids," but can be enjoyed by children of any age.
I loved "Nightmare" when it was new, but had only just seen "James," for the first time. Highly recomended.
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Rabu, 27 Januari 2010
James And The Giant Peach
From Tim Burton, the acclaimed director of Alice In Wonderland, comes the astounding film that captured the hearts of fans and critics all across the world. Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book, Burton, Denise Di Novi, and director Henry Selick combine a fascinating mix of live-action, stop-motion animation, and computer-generated special effects to create a world beyond your imagination.
- Sales Rank: #3195 in DVD
- Brand: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
- Released on: 2010-09-14
- Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Formats: AC-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Original language:
English, Spanish, French - Subtitled in:
French, Spanish - Dubbed in:
French, Spanish - Dimensions: .15 pounds
- Running time: 79 minutes
Features
- JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (DVD MOVIE)
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
By audrey
Roald Dahl's modern classic tells the story of James, an orphan who is treated cruelly by his aunts, until one day a benevolent stranger gives him some magical crocodile tongues -- and then marvelous things begin to happen! With new friends, James discovers that he is resourceful and loyal. He learns to believe in himself and trust in others.
This terrific story is given the treatment it deserves by director Henry Selick and producer Tim Burton (who also made Nightmare Before Christmas together). Stop-motion, live action and special effects combine to bring this incredible story to life, and the effort is dazzling, even though the work is almost a decade old.
The dvd features are marginal at best. While it's nice to have the option of DTS or Dolby Digital sound, the other features do not merit calling this a special edition. You can hear the dialogue in English, French or Spanish, and subtitling is available in Spanish or for the hearing impaired. There is also a 4-1/2 minute featurette, a trailer and a Randy Newman music video. Still photos are categorized as Concept Art (9), Puppets (9), Behind-the-Scenes (36) or Live Action (18), and they can be seen as thumbprints or enlarged. There are trailers for NBX, Toy Story 2 and Lady and the Tramp 2. Menus are a bit clunky.
Great film. Mediocre DVD edition.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By P. S. Rouse
This is a wonderful & amazing adaptation of Ronald Dahl's classic book. A definite addition to anyone's dvd collection. the story as you many know, tells of James and how his wish to get away from his evil aunts comes true in the form of a giant peach. James floats away to NYC in a giant peach being carried by a flock of seagulls and lots of sticky spider web. He learns to stick up for himself... that he really can make a difference, that he indeed counts!
The voice talent is great and the story ties up nicely at the end. Keep in mind, this Ronald Dahl, and anything can happen! =)
As for the Special Edition features.. There isn't much here. A still-frame gallery, a short making-of piece, trailers for the movie, and "sneak peaks" (more trailers) for other movies that are already out on DVD. I was hoping they would have at least included a director's commentary (which is most often 'standard' with the Special Edition designation) but no such luck. It is still worth owning of course, but just don't expect much in the way of Extras. This film is definitely worth the repeated viewings!! Go now & get it!
26 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
By Dave
The Roald Dahl novel "James and the Giant Peach" made it to the big screen 35 years after it was published, thanks to Disney Pictures and Director Henry Selick (also Director of "The Nightmare Before Christmas").The simple story is about James (Paul Terry), a young boy who is orphaned at a young age when his parents are eaten by a dark rhino! He is forced to live with his evil aunts, Spiker and Sponge (Joanna Lumley and Miriam Margolyes). They beat him, starve him, and use him to do all of the work on the deserted island that they live on. Just as he reaches the pit of despair, having nothing to hope for, he is given a great gift by a mysterious stranger. A magical peach begins to grow, and with a group of new friends that James makes, he is able to face his fears and go after the dream he and his parents shared together: to visit New York City and The Empire State Building. Definitely a family-friendly movie, although there are some dark parts, especially with the orphaning of James and the evil treatment he receives from his Aunts (no worries...they get their retribution!).It took 22 soundstages and 3 years to make it, and now it has been released in High Definition on Blu-ray for the first time. How does it look? There does appear to be a high amount of noise/grain that has been added. It doesn't really detract from the heavily stylized movie, but in some scenes it is more noticeable than others. The colors are vivid, and just like in the theater, the cinematography evokes a bygone art deco era. Sound is dynamic where it needs to be (especially the scenes with the Rhino and when the peach begins to grow!). Sadly, other than the game included, the rest of the special features on this disc are not in high-def.AUDIO: English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio * French 5.1 * Spanish 5.1SUBTITLES: English, French, SpanishSPECIAL FEATURES:* Games & Activities: Spike the Aunts Game. The goal is to score as many points as possible by "spiking" Aunt Sponge and Spiker with a rhinoceros as they spin around on a rotating wheel. It's a difficult game to get right, and I found myself bored very quickly. The Aunts don't even resemble the characters from the movie.* BDisneyLive! The Disney BD Live Network is your portal to a community suite of online content that enhances your movie viewing experience.* Sneak Peaks:1. "Beauty & The Beast" on Blu-ray2. Disney Movie Rewards3. An anti-piracy message, encouraging people to buy actual Disney Blu-rays & DVD's rather than pirate them4. "Prince of Persia"5. Disney Nature: "Oceans" & "The Crimson Wing"6. 60th Anniversary Edition of "Alice in Wonderland" on Blu-ray7. "A Christmas Carol," the CGI version with Jim Carrey8. "The Lion King" Diamond Edition on Blu-ray, Fall 20119. Disney Parks10. An ad for Disney Blu-ray movies and how your family can enjoy them together.11. "Tangled," formerly known as "Rapunzel" has a short and mysterious ad for its Fall 2010 release; so mysterious, that they don't even name the movie they are plugging!12. "Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue" on DVD/Blu ray Fall 2010. It's a shame this one is also going straight to video, as the premise and quality of animation seem good.Special Features carried over from the previous DVD edition:1. Production Featurette (4:34): A short look at the making of this movie. It truly is amazing how much work goes into a stop-motion movie; only 1 minute of useable film is produced in a week's time. Director Henry Selick thought that using stop-motion animation for the miracle world and then mixing it with live action at the end was a great way to bring Roald Dahl's novel to life. Actress Susan Sarandon (voice of Miss Spider) felt that this movie was "empowering for kids, telling them that fears won't have any power unless you give it to them." Jane Leeves (best known from "Frasier") was excited to do this movie (the voice of Ladybug) because it was her little sister's favorite book, and she often read it to her when they were growing up. Selick loved the book because like Dahl's other stories, it teaches children how to solve their own problems. Unlike other Tim Burton films, this one uses Randy Newman for the music.2. Theatrical Trailer: shown here in a regular 1.33:1 ratio, it is interesting to hear the music from "Nightmare Before Christmas" underscoring it.3. "Good News" music video sung by Randy Newman. This music video goes from 1.33:1 and low def for the Newman segments, and then up to 16:9 and high def when showing clips from the movie.4. Learn how to take your favorite movies on the go: Disney File Digital Copy - a brief lesson on how to download your movies from the included disc to use on your computer and wherever else you wish to watch them.
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