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ParaNorman (2012) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 39,230 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 141 user | 287 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Writer:Chris Butler |
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Cast
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| Kodi Smit-McPhee | ... |
Norman Babcock
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| Tucker Albrizzi | ... |
Neil
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| Anna Kendrick | ... |
Courtney Babcock
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| Casey Affleck | ... |
Mitch
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| Christopher Mintz-Plasse | ... |
Alvin
(voice)
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| Leslie Mann | ... |
Sandra Babcock
(voice)
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| Jeff Garlin | ... |
Perry Babcock
(voice)
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| Elaine Stritch | ... |
Grandma
(voice)
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| Bernard Hill | ... |
The Judge
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| Jodelle Ferland | ... |
Aggie
(voice)
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| Tempestt Bledsoe | ... |
Sheriff Hooper
(voice)
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| Alex Borstein | ... |
Mrs. Henscher
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| John Goodman | ... |
Mr. Prenderghast
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Hannah Noyes | ... |
Salma
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| Jack Blessing | ... |
Slob Guy /
Civil War Ghost
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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It's all fun and games until someone raises the dead. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 August 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El alucinante mundo de Norman See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$14,087,050 (USA) (17 August 2012)Gross:
$55,994,557 (USA) (28 December 2012)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Movie Zombie: Grrr. Brains!
Grandma: What's happening now?
Norman Babcock: Well, the zombie is eating her head, Grandma.
Grandma: That's not very nice. What's he doing that for?
Norman Babcock: [chuckles] Because he's a zombie. That's what they do.
Grandma: He's gonna ruin his dinner. I'm sure if they just bothered to sit down and talk it through, it would be a different story.
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Written by Dennis Winslow, Ronn L. Chick
Performed by Dennis Winslow, Ronn L. Chick
Courtesy of Firstcom Music
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The film was shot using a Canon 5D Mark II DSLR Camera. To generate the 3D effects, the camera was mounted on a special rig that would take one shot, then slide to a slightly different viewpoint to take another shot. See more »Goofs
When Norman and his classmates are rehearsing for the school play in the beginning of the movie, Norman is holding a script when he begins to read his part. However, after he is interrupted, he is no longer holding a script. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Movie Zombie: Grrr. Brains!
Grandma: What's happening now?
Norman Babcock: Well, the zombie is eating her head, Grandma.
Grandma: That's not very nice. What's he doing that for?
Norman Babcock: [chuckles] Because he's a zombie. That's what they do.
Grandma: He's gonna ruin his dinner. I'm sure if they just bothered to sit down and talk it through, it would be a different story.
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Crazy Credits
After the credits, a short featurette shows a time-lapse video of the creation and modeling of the Norman figure used for filming. See more »Connections
Referenced in The Nostalgia Chick: Nostalgia Chick & Rantasmo: Disney Needs More Gay (2013) See more »Soundtracks
"Na Na Na"Written by Dennis Winslow, Ronn L. Chick
Performed by Dennis Winslow, Ronn L. Chick
Courtesy of Firstcom Music
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Yes, like most "kids" movies, it had it's corny, funny, sometimes just plain silly parts, but... Paranorman left me pleasantly surprised. First and foremost, if you didn't like this movie because you compared it to Caroline, that's your problem. This movie stands well on its own and it's completely unfair to make comparisons. By the time the movie had finished, the beauty of it shone through and, without hesitation, I would say it stands up very well against "blockbuster" films designed for mature audiences. It's neither vulgar or obscene, but there are a few parts in the movie that will go straight over the youngster's heads but you will most certainly get it if you're over the age of thirty and haven't been living in a cave. If you take your kid(s) to see this, be ready; there are a few intense scenes that might have them a little frightened. Regarding the poor guy who didn't want to see the Expendables 2, I didn't see it, either, but I sure heard it. They poorly placed this movie the very next theater over from it.