A misunderstood boy, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
The result is never dull, doesn’t overplay the peril, and respects the art of stop-motion so there is always something interesting going on visually.
Ingenious and wonderfully detailed, though better in its imaginative horror than its slightly too-broad comic knockabout. It’s not quite on the level of Coraline, but it’s proper summer fun with some dark delights.
Chris Butler and Sam Fell's picture confounds expectations to deliver a smart, funny film that will likely delight and scare young viewers in equal measure.
Tweens, rather than children, will savour its snarky bite, although like the shambling on-screen cadavers, the story needed a bit more meat on its bones.
It’s fun but a light on plot and not quite funny enough.
It's an engaging entertainment, with a solidly constructed storyline.
Once the daft plot takes over, the film slackens under a welter of special effects and noise, but this is tiptop family entertainment – especially if your family's name is Addams.
The main plot...is less fun than the gothic gags on the margins.
Horrific, but fun.
Zombie-loving adults may appreciate its artistry, as well as its incisive critique of mob mentality. But it's not a great deal of fun.
This 3D stop-motion animated movie is even scarier but much funnier than the same production team's skilfully crafted Coraline.
It’s a kids’ film horror fans can sink their teeth into – but with several scenes of death, reanimated corpses and a genuinely terrifying witch, it might be worth making sure your kiddlywink has the fortitude to withstand it.
Gorgeous animation and inspired set design help patch over a lacklustre script. The horror hardcore will enjoy playing spot the homage.
There's no meat on the bone of this skeleton. Witty and fast-paced, sure, but the film lacks substance.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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