Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Beyond being adorable and wholesome, Marcel the Shell rewards paying attention and multiple rewatches. Carried by Jenny Slate’s personality-driven voice acting and excellent stop motion work by director Dean Fleischer-Camp, Marcel is a clever little film that analyzes celebrity, internet culture, isolation, and grief, all through an empathetic and heartfelt lens. Even when it’s fun and funny, and Marcel never loses its heart during the sadder, more contemplative moments. The passion and work is all on screen. Marcel the Shell is an enjoyable family film that kids will only love more with time, noticing the hidden details as they grow up.
You can read Knockturnal contributor Dano Nissen’s coverage of the film’s premiere here.
