Paranorman

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     Paranorman, distributed by Focus Features and created by Tim Burton is a wonderful movie about a boy named Norman who possesses the gift of seeing and speaking with the dead. Unfortunately, because of his extraordinary talent he is mistreated and misunderstood by his family and most people in town. Anyhow, he is given a mission by his outcast (and later on deceased) uncle to read a fairy-tale on the dead witch's grave (who was executed  during the Salem Witch Trials) in attempt to put her back to sleep along with the zombies that torment the town. After realizing that the with was only a little girl who had the same gift as him, he proceeds to help relieve her sadness by listening to her story of reject and execution and being understanding toward her. Nevertheless, he was successful in solving the problem between the living and the dead and people including his family finally began to accept him.
    Paranorman is an astounding children's movie because it's main purpose is to teach us not to belittle others because they are different or because we don't understand them. Although, the film is animated and at many times humorous, it is also touching and made many people (including myself) come to tears due to the fact that most of us, if not all of us, at some point in our lives have been rejected or felt mistreated by our families, social groups, or by those we admire. However fortunately, as Norman explains to the little girl, although it may not seem like it, there is always someone who loves us and cares.
     Watching this film I was really surprised at the messages and themes of the movie because I expected it to be similar to a classic zombie movie only animated. Thus, I was blown away and it's deep meaning caused this children's film to be one that I will always remember.