Animation, Good Stuff

I just got back from seeing the new CG-Animated movie 'Coraline' for the 2nd time this week. This time I saw it in 3d which added a completely new dimension to it (forgive the filthy pun). I really enjoyed this flick very much. Not knowing anything about the series of books I just went in because I wanted to see a flick and the choices were pretty scant. I really enjoy the Disney Pixar movies over the past decade or so. I feel, these days, they are the pinnacle of animation. I also enjoy Dreamworks' animation to a lesser extent. This flick Coraline though, pretty solid stuff. It was directed by Henry Selick, who also direct 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'. That's one thing I am always compelled to correct people about, most think Tim Burton directed both flicks. He produced 'Nightmare' and actually had nothing to do with this flick. This flick was pretty dark but with charm to it. Without giving anything away this is a pretty all-around good flick. The music, dialogue, animation, everything was very on-point. The trailers at the beginning were also promising, Ice Age 3 and Monsters Vs. Aliens. They looked "cute", as they say.
Bringing it back to Burton, he has some interesting things coming up. The remake of 'Alice In Wonderland' warrants curiosity. However, the upcoming CG movie '9' that he is producing looks to be all together stellar. This flick is based upon an Academy Award nominated short by the same name created by Shane Acker, who is also going to direct the feature. Here are a list of reasons why you should want to see this flick:

1. It comes out 9-9-09 and the movie is called '9'. Although it has nor baring on the quality of the flick it just sounds cool.

2. The short was pretty interesting and definitely leaves the watcher wanting more.

3. Good cast of voice talent, including: John C. Reilly, Martin Landau, Elijah Wood, and Jennifer Connelly.

4. Crispin Glover is also a voice. That dude is nuts, and by my estimation of his talent warrants a separate reason that the other's voices.

5. Coheed & Cambria (completely awesome band) are going to have songs in the film. In fact 'Welcome Home' can be heard in the trailer, and it is very well used.

5. Burton is producing it so it has to have some sort of credibility to it.


6. Simple: The Trailer - (http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/9/large.html)

To put it simply, if the trailer doesn't get you completely pumped, I just have nothing to say to you.