7.5 | / 10 |
Users | 4.5 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, John GoodmanFamily | 100% |
Animation | 93% |
Comedy | 52% |
Adventure | 50% |
Supernatural | 16% |
Horror | 6% |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: DTS 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Spanish: DTS 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
4K Ultra HD
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
ParaNorman is a remarkably entertaining stop-motion animated film with a sense of creativity and wit. Produced by Travis Knight (The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings) and Arianne Sutner (Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link), ParaNorman is a unique fantasy-adventure horror comedy from acclaimed animation studio Laika (Coraline). ParaNorman features an all-star cast of voice actors including Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, and Jeff Garlin. An outstanding visual experience and one with plenty to offer audiences (young and old).
An exceptional cover for this must-own steelbook release.
For more information on ParaNorman and a full film review, please refer to the review page for the 4K UHD here.
Arriving on 4K UHD from Shout Factory, ParaNorman is presented in 2160p HEVC / H.265 in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.40:1 widescreen. For more information on the video quality, please refer here for more information.
The release includes a Dolby Atmos sound mix. For more information on the audio quality, please refer here for more information.
The 4K UHD collectors edition includes limited edition collectible steelbook packaging. The collectible steelbook is beautiful in hand and has a nice sheen. The wonderful print quality of the steelbook makes it all the more special and vibrant in hand. The colors of the art work have considerable "pop" on this visually striking steelbook design. A must own release for steelbook collectors.
The release includes the same excellent supplemental package provided on the previous Special Edition Blu-ray release from Shout Factory. For more information on the bonus features, please refer to the review by colleague Brian Orndorf.
Audiences are in for a real treat with ParaNorman. The stop motion animation is outstanding and the filmmaking is top-notch. The 4K UHD release includes a strong video and audio presentation alongside a nice selection of bonus features. The collectible steelbook edition has gorgeous cover art and is well worth picking up. Highly recommended.
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