The Boxtrolls

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This film is based off the novel Here Be Monsters! written by Alan Snow. Eggs is a human child raised by trash collecting trolls that live within the cities sewers. As he grows older, Eggs decides to fight to protect the trolls from a troll exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. In doing so he learns about the human world and his own past.

This film was directed by Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi. This film is a stop motion animated film. This animated film exceeds at being strange and grotesque; which has become common amongst Laika's stop motion animation. Naturally, there is something to be enjoyed about stop motion animation when all other cartoons are being done with computers. The visuals for this film are stunning, and offer the film its true grotesque and quirkiness. However, the messages are clearly warnings about the conquest of wealth, ignoring your children, and changing yourself to survive. But, a lot of this is lost with its absurd method of presenting it. Which is unfortunate because it makes it not only hard to believe but unenjoyable. A lot of it falls on the part of the strange ruthless villain who is both cunning, idiotic, disgusting, and desperate. It also doesn't help that he cross dresses in this film. I did enjoy the feeling of being an outsider discovering a strange world of humans. The humor is mainly dark and slapstick. The boxtrolls themselves were adorable to watch on screen. Another great feature was that this film is mostly silent in the beginning, save for noises and grunts. Isaac Hempstead Wright voiced the character Eggs. His performance made you feel for the youngster caught in a troubling time. Elle Fanning voiced the character Winnie. Admittedly, she was a great supporting actress but the character was unlikable. Ben Kingsley voiced the character Archibald Snatcher. He was amazing at creating the disgusting and despicable character. However, there was nothing to be liked or enjoyed from this character. Dee Bradley Baker was voice of Fish. He was a great support for this film.

I five this film 2 out of 5 stars! It has great visuals. But, its unlikable characters and its sloppy storytelling crush the enjoyment out of it. 

This film can be found on DVD.

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Que:What television show is actor Isaac Hempstead Wright known for?

Once Upon A Time

Gotham

Game of Thrones

The Walking Dead