His contribution cannot be understated, such is the effect of his music, try watching any sequence of the film without it; it simply does not work - it is a powerful and moving score and adds a further dimension to the action happening on screen. But small shortcomings aside, it’s still a good story told very well and in cinematic form executed by masters of their craft.

When Coraline arrives in the new town, the colors give way to bright versions of greens, blues, reds, and every other primary color that would be seen as the American Dream. This is where you’ll find the true majority of the bonus materials, with only the audio commentary being included on the 4K disc (as listed further above) as well as here. So, I’ll be offering you the still screenshots for both the 2009 Blu-ray Disc and the new 2022 4K UHD Blu-ray releases. Wybie has a black cat who has been following Coraline around and she’s not too fond of the feline either, going as far as to even insult it.Americanized and just a bit souped up from the children’s novel by Neil Gaiman, it sets a surly, blue-haired tween heroine (voiced by Dakota Fanning) on a supernatural shuttle between two worlds contained inside her family’s new, and very pink, ramshackle apartment home. Naturally the character of Coraline takes centre stage and has to appeal to the cinema going audience, therefore the voice acting talent chosen had to imbue her with that confident attitude, yet still remain tender and identifiable. The way they move in action sequences and how they're molded together is easily seen, providing an excellent-looking transfer.

is visible during the viewing experience, but the grand technical achievements of the endeavor aren't threatened. But when this fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her “other” mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home.So, as you can tell from the comparisons above there is an excellent amount of newfound detail here in 4K resolution, especially with the addition of HDR (high dynamic range) which breathes new life into this 2009 film. The ‘don’t trust strangers baring gifts’ motif is plain to see, but, thankfully, it never becomes preachy or overbearing, due, in large part, with how the characters interact, there are plenty of verbal warnings, but never laboured, and there is no false, or schmaltz, ending. No other audio format options are included except for that new exclusive Dolby Atmos mix on the 4K disc.