Little predictable (this really could’ve been made by Disney if the window dressing and artistic approach were more conventional), but very cute, funny and heartwarming. It’s like somebody watched Honey I Shrunk the Kids or Ant Man and realized there’s still a lot of untapped potential by looking at the world from a micro perspective. The characters are wonderful, music and directing are fantastic, the animation and worldbuilding are very fun, it’s a blast overall. I just wish it took some more risk with the storytelling.
8/10
Looks like I’m in the minority on this one. It was ok, started off a bit on the cute side but it really wore its welcome out quickly with a story that didn’t pull me in.
Didn't know a shell could provide such a profound view of life. Marcel is a real one, literally deserves everything.
Strong 9: This film delves into the themes of mortality and the zest for life. It strikes a delicate balance between the joy and the pain of connections, weaving a narrative that is as much about confronting the inevitability of death as it is about embracing the beauty of living. It stands out as a celebration of life, highlighting the importance of family and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a touching reminder to make the most of every moment we have.
I really enjoyed this film, very creative, different, cool idea and a good sense of humour, definitely worth getting out of your shell to watch :relaxed:
Rated a Connor 10, normal 8.7
Although the shorts were quite terrible, this feature film is in a whole different league. A few gags have been recycled but given a compelling context and room for resonance. A visually delicate small story about simple emotions, that rocks its audience gently without challenging it as if in a picture book. Simply put, it's the perfect “feel good” movie if you are into indie stuff, or if you have ever happened to feel lonely or away from your family for too long.
A sweet stop-motion documentary-ish comedy drama. It's about a little shell discovering that there's a bigger world out there than just his house. It feels cute, innocent and is told from the perspective of childish character who has the wisdom of a sage. It's self-reflective and touching in moments but also knows when to make you laugh. I felt very relaxed and happy after watching it.
wholesome movie right here lads
A very sweet and funny little film. Slate is wonderful as Marcel. Getting Rossellini for Nana was quite the get. 7.1. Well worth your time.
Slate, Camp, and the rest of the crew find a human heart, relatability, and universality to a shell. They’ve mastered the homey, comfy tone by now, making it so you truly feel with and for Marcel, laugh with him, and cry with him. What could’ve gotten away with just being a- very funny- vehicle for warm jokes instead harnesses real life elements to show the power of community and family, the heartbreak of separation, the joy of creativity, and the importance of the connections around us. The displacement of Marcel’s family harkens to Slate’s Jewish heritage, as does one song he plays, while Camp’s character pulls from the divorce between them. If Marcel was just a funny shell, it’d still be a very charming and funny film. But they put their heart into him, and that heart and lack of cynicism and distance bleed off the screen. It is engaged and committed to Marcel, and so we are too. Slate knows him so well, plays him perfectly so that his voice can pull out a laugh or pull your heartstrings without ever losing consistency or earnestness. That third act got to me.
Even as Camp and Slate go separate ways, Dean and Marcel stay connected. And so, they do too. So do we all. Even-or especially- as change comes, the world moves through us like the wind through Marcel, and that ties us together. All we have to do is go high enough and look.
"Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" is one of the most wholesome movies I have ever seen. I was able to get over the absurdity of the main character being a talking shell with shoes on pretty quickly. It helps that Marcel is well written and expertly voiced by Jenny Slate. The animations are also very well done, and the production is bursting with creativity. But what I liked best was the story, which addresses numerous interesting topics such as aging or loneliness with the necessary seriousness. However, the film is also funny in many places, on the one hand because Marcel has a few great lines in store and, on the other hand, because of some really absurd situations. "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" is a consistently entertaining film that, at about 90 minutes, doesn't drag on any longer than necessary. A clear recommendation from me.
Film which trailer did not capture me at all, but that received some praise by the critics. More due to the good character acting, including Rossellini, more than for the plot a little bit too childish and not too deep.
Beautiful... Marcel lives in my heart <3
Pulls out every emotion you have all in 90 minutes — the good the bad and the ugly. We’ll done.
What can I say, Marcel is a pure delight. This little shell is up there with Paddington; can't do any wrong.
So wonderful. Oh my heart...
A sweet, touching tale of a man having a breakdown over his divorce but finding joy in the smallest inanimate objects.
Well done animation, very good production and script. One of the cutest movies I've ever seen.
It is 90 minutes & therefore the greatest movie of all time.
I really wanted to like this. I was reccomended this movie by a friend. He really hyped it up telling me and some of my friends that this was one of the most wholesome and memorable movies of this year. Within the first 15 minutes I could tell this was not for me. The voice actor for Marcel is atrocious. (I know Jenny Slate can act but the quiet screeching, monotone, voice just made me want to punch something everytime she spoke) I like the concept of this but it is far too long and dragged out it literally could have been 20 minutes long. (I mean the original 4 minute short this is based on is better than the entire movie imo) They tried to make it this deep thing when all it's about is the life of this shell and the world around him. The documentary approach also did not help it much. But I liked the concept, atmosphere and I'm a sucker for stop motion animation so I'll give it 4/10 for that but I was bored and irritated for most of the runtime.
Incredibly heartwarming and equally well-written and acted. I absolutely loved this story.
Having never heard of Marcel the Shell until friends saw this movie in theaters, I had no idea what to expect. A couple YouTube videos later, I was ready for the movie. It’s incredibly cute and heartwarming, ultimately rivaling some of the best Disney films. This is more than worthy of a recommendation, even if it’s not something I’ll casually turn on for myself.
Rating: 4/5 - 8.5/10 - Would Recommend
The smartest thing in this adaptation as a feature film is not to fall into the temptation of the sequel and reinvent the character while referring to the most iconic situations of the short films. There is a greater amplitude, necessary, that incorporates characters like Marcel's grandmother, an Isabella Rossellini who reminds us of her surreal series "Green porno" (2008). But the improvised dialogues on which the film's narrative was designed introduce smart reflections such as mourning, the repercussions of success or personal relationships. It is significant that the main objective of Marcel is to reunite his family, while the human characters are marked by separation: that of the couple who lived in the house, and that of the director himself, who rents it out before moving out. It is also the first time that Marcel realizes that his world is part of other worlds, that the house is one of those that make up a city, that it is one of many that are part of the planet. And yet, his diminutive perspective offers an insightful and humorous look on the pleasure of enjoying the far corners of something called home.
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Not sure how to rate this one...
Of course I'm no one to tell an artist how they decide to tell their story, but it felt, to me, that it should have been a short film instead, because after 30 minutes in, I was already checking how far along was it.
I love stop-motion and it's an endearing story, that manages to focus on some interesting points (pretty much summed up by Lesley Stahl at the beginning of the interview), but it just didn't grab me in as I was expecting.