Some movies just aren't meant to have mass appeal. Ultimately the effect of attempting to make Coraline all things to all people is that it's a bit dark for the kids and not dark enough for adults. No responsible parent would take a young child to see this movie since it would likely cause them to wake screaming in the night. Teenagers will find Coraline relatable at first but ultimately stunted as a character. Lastly, adults will find the movie a bit abrupt and saccharine. As a result, despite fantastic artwork and an intriguing storyline, it ends up not having the staying power of dark classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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