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Stop-motion animation may not have the glitz of a Pixar animated feature, but ParaNorman still tops Pixar’s Brave with a whole lot of ghoulish heart, offbeat comedy and a dark-undead story that begs to be re-watched.
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When Norman’s uncle pops in on him in the bathroom, things start to shift in an unpredictable, yet startlingly enjoyable way. This small town has been plagued by a curse dating back to the days of the Salem witch-hunts and only Norman can stop it thanks to his special gift. Unfortunately, nobody believes he is telling the truth.
Cue the zombies.
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Although the story is a hero’s tale at its core, there are several great moments for supporting characters. Stritch does a superb job as a wise grandma who gives lessons through cynicism. Alvin (voiced by Christopher Mintz-Plasse), the bully, gives Mintz-Plasse a chance to use his trademark voice in a role that would be atypical for him on camera. Courtney (voiced by Anna Kendrick) may seem like a bimbo, but she’s just playing to her stereotype to try and bate the guy. Neil (voiced by Tucker Albrizzi), Norman’s dopey friend, doesn’t come off as Chunk from Goonies. Rather, he makes smart, likable choices. He’s also great with animals, which makes for one of the more playful scenes in the movie.
ParaNorman reminds us that if we could only stop and speak to zombies, perhaps our culture wouldn’t be so obsessed with them. But, of course, then we wouldn’t have The Walking Dead to keep us glued to the TV like Norman’s grandma.