"Not believing in an afterlife is like not believing in astrology."
Sandra Babcock.
Script Logic; 1/2
Pace; 1/2Acting; 1/2
Aesthetic; 2/2
Originality & Intention; 1/2
Final Score; 6/10Final Word;
A mixed bag. The superior first half makes for an interesting setting and builds some nice (if cliche) characters, but the second half is sadly scattershot with the gags and muddled with its narrative. The animation is cute though, with plenty of nice touches throghout, and your kids will probably get a kick out of the more ghoulish bits. My biggest problem is the lightness of touch given to the underlying subject matter, and as such the climax of the film feels incredibly hollow. Problem is, it’s hard to explain more on that subject without giving too much away. I’ll refrain for now, but what I will asky you is this; 'is it morally ambiguous to cast child-killers in a sympathetic light?'
By no means is this Monster House or Coralline (both superior films, and perfect examples of what can be achieved in terms of depth and scares in children's films), but good enough for the undemanding, or children.
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