ParaNorman
- Genre: Animated, Family
- Film running length: 93 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - ROI Release Date: 14/9/2012
- Directed by: Chris Butler and Sam Fell
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
Who's in it?
Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
What's the plot?
In animated comedy thriller ‘ParaNorman’, zombies, witches and ghosts abound as the town of Blithe Hollow is besieged.
However, misunderstood youngster Norman Babcock (Kodi Smit-McPhee), has the amazing power of being able to speak to the dead. Can he convince the adults of his power and save the town from its frightful fate in ‘ParaNorman’?
In animated comedy thriller ‘ParaNorman’, zombies, witches and ghosts abound as the town of Blithe Hollow is besieged.
However, misunderstood youngster Norman Babcock (Kodi Smit-McPhee), has the amazing power of being able to speak to the dead. Can he convince the adults of his power and save the town from its frightful fate in ‘ParaNorman’?
IFCO Consumer Advice
Frequent moderate frightening scenes. Note: This film, which was originally rated 12A, was re-rated PG on appeal.
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Frequent moderate frightening scenes. Note: This film, which was originally rated 12A, was re-rated PG on appeal.
For more information on film classification, please click here
ParaNorman: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):
Total ratings: 312
Average rating: 3.7
20 (6%)
Poor
21 (7%)
Alright
74 (24%)
Good
114 (37%)
Very Good
83 (27%)
Fantastic
Latest customer reviews (from a total of 11 reviews):
Scary and funny!
Reviewer: JayR
Date: 03/05/2013
Many times I jumped being scared and also laughed very much too!
Brill
Reviewer: Laurz
Date: 03/02/2013
This was an awesome movie, i took a 10 yr old and a 3 yr old, they both really enjoyed it! Great childrens comedy horror,
mob rules
Reviewer: tmdini
Date: 04/11/2012
An interesting take on fitting in and the effects of mob-mentality. As a 'horror' movie it was great fun and very suitable for it's target audience. I was with two 7 yr olds - one absolutely loved it, the other was less sure at the time (a little frightened) but now in the safety of passing time says she loved it. ! The animation is different - physical features exaggerated and such, which adds to the general intrigue of the movie. some awareness of the salem-witch trials in 1600s america is useful but not necessary.
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