Movie Review: The Boxtrolls 3-19-19
From the creators of Coraline and ParaNorman comes The Boxtrolls, the tale of a boy named Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) who was raised by strange creatures called the Boxtrolls, which wear cardboard boxes in a similar fashion to hermit crabs. They are feared by the citizens of Cheesebridge because they think they kidnapped and killed Eggs when he was a baby. One day, Winnie (Elle Fanning), the Mayor's daughter, discovers Eggs, and she trains him to act like a gentlemen. He also has to save the Boxtrolls from extermination by the villainous Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley).
When I first saw this movie on September 27th, 2014, I personally thought it was an Aardman wannabe. For example, Lord Portly-Rind, Winnie's father and mayor of Cheesebridge, is just crackers about cheese, just like Wallace of Wallace and Gromit.
However, after rewatching it last year, I think that The Boxtrolls is rather underrated. While a far cry from Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, Boxtrolls makes up for its lackluster and convoluted story with eye-popping animation, powerful vocal performances, some enjoyable characters, and a deep message on self-evaluation. Throughout the film, Eggs learns that boxes, hats, and cheese are not what makes you. You are what makes you, and I find that touching.
Snatcher is also a villain with a motive: He wants nothing more than to join the White Hat Society, which Lord Portly-Rind is part of. He made a deal with Snatcher that if he kills every Boxtroll in town, he will be part of the society.
In conclusion, The Boxtrolls Is definitely weaker than Laika's other films, but deserves at least one watch. For the parents out there who plan on watching this with their kids, just keep in mind that there are some gross moments.
Rating: 3.25 stars out of 5
PS. If you are reading this Rachel, thank you for talking about this movie on YouTube. It has helped me a lot.
However, after rewatching it last year, I think that The Boxtrolls is rather underrated. While a far cry from Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, Boxtrolls makes up for its lackluster and convoluted story with eye-popping animation, powerful vocal performances, some enjoyable characters, and a deep message on self-evaluation. Throughout the film, Eggs learns that boxes, hats, and cheese are not what makes you. You are what makes you, and I find that touching.Snatcher is also a villain with a motive: He wants nothing more than to join the White Hat Society, which Lord Portly-Rind is part of. He made a deal with Snatcher that if he kills every Boxtroll in town, he will be part of the society.
Rating: 3.25 stars out of 5
PS. If you are reading this Rachel, thank you for talking about this movie on YouTube. It has helped me a lot.
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