"ParaNorman" is a stop-motion animation feature from the makers of "Coraline", that was strangely released in August, when a movie like this is often released around Halloween season. It tells the story of Norman, a young boy who is seen as a strange outcast by the people at the school, and his own family. But, as it turns out, this kid can actually see and talk to dead people. Unlike Haley Joel Osment in "The Sixth Sense", Norman actually enjoys walking by the ghost of the recently deceased and have a conversation, he can even see his grandma. But, a centuries-old curse is under siege, bringing zombies involved, and it's up to Norman to break the curse and save the town. You might think of this as really predictable, when in reality, it's one of the most original movies of the whole year. This movie does a perfect job of staying tribute to the classic horror "B-movies" of the early years, and pokes fun at the usual horror film clichés. Don't you love it when movies do that? "ParaNorman" is also one of the most beautifully animated films I've seen in a while. It's such a visual spectacle, the animators have created the world of this movie with great care. It must have taken so much work to sit there and move the clay-mation figure, one frame at a time. This is one of the best animated films that knows how it visually animate a film so beautifully, while keeping me so entertained for the 93-minute movie. As for the voice talent, this movie provides some memorable voice performances from Kodi Smit-McPhee as the title character of Norman, Tucker Albrizzi as the hilarious chubby sidekick who befriends Norman, Casey Affleck as the tough brother of Albrizzi's character, Anna Kendrick as Norman's teen sister, Christopher Mintz- Plasse as the bully, Jeff Garlin and Leslie Mann as Norman's parents, and John Goodman as the one who warns Norman of the dangers that will soon await. This movie also has a very funny side thrown in, and surprisingly, most of the jokes of the movie are mostly adult-related, more for teens and adults, than it is for children, who will easily get scared while seeing this. Besides, most of the jokes may seem way too far in the PG-13 material, while the movie itself, shockingly, is rated PG. That just shows why this movie was not afraid of taking risks, and that is what I respect a lot. While there are some teen humor to be found, most of the jokes are what the adults will understand the most. By the way, as I mentioned earlier, this movie may look like a kids' movie, but this is for teens and adults only, because your kids will have nightmares for weeks. Although having a very basic beginning, middle, and end, "ParaNorman" is a flawless animation flick. Visually stunning, surprisingly hilarious, and effectively heartwarming at times, "ParaNorman" is a film that nobody should miss. If you have a love for old-fashioned horror films, respect the use of stop-motion animation, and looking for a good time at the theater, this is the movie for you! "ParaNorman", in my review, "visually remarkable, and entertaining to watch".