Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Name: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Animation
Released: 2022-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini, Sam Painter, Jeremy Evans

2022Dir. Dean Fleischer Camp1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released2022

Budget$6M

Box office$6.9M

DirectorDean Fleischer Camp

About This Movie

So, 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' is this charmingly quirky animation that really pulls at the heartstrings while also making you chuckle. The pacing is just right, allowing us to settle into Marcel's whimsical world, which feels both intimate and expansive despite its small scale. The stop-motion animation is simply delightful; it gives life to Marcel and his surroundings in a way that feels tactile, almost like you're right there with him. The themes of loneliness, community, and resilience resonate without being overly sentimental. Plus, Jenny Slate's voice work as Marcel brings a sweet authenticity that totally draws you in. The film manages to balance humor and emotion in this beautifully understated way that really sticks with you.

Unique stop-motion animation styleThemes of community and resilienceStrong voice performance by Jenny Slate