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GinaKAug 3, 2022

Utterly delightful film about a shell in search of his family. I was amazed at the stop motion animation and the incredible voice acting. Completely believable, and not just for children.

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Obnoxious_RantsJul 4, 2022

Absolutely delightful in just about every way. Tremendously funny, tearjerking, and accessibly profound, I highly recommend this for all ages.

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MattyiceJun 30, 2022

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is an adorable flick that anyone of any age can really adore. The innocence of Marcel (voiced by the fantastic Jenny Slate), the soft and small scale of the film, and the messages are really cute and can tug onMarcel the Shell with Shoes On is an adorable flick that anyone of any age can really adore. The innocence of Marcel (voiced by the fantastic Jenny Slate), the soft and small scale of the film, and the messages are really cute and can tug on anyone's heartstrings. A simple and funny, but very effective tale that's worth a watch.… Expand

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DubeauSep 11, 2022

Marcel is a simple but efficient movie. The story is funny, yet with complex emotions of loss. It is funny, not in a big joke sens, more like smiling at. You smile at the simplicity and the strangeness. By the side, it takes a look at socialMarcel is a simple but efficient movie. The story is funny, yet with complex emotions of loss. It is funny, not in a big joke sens, more like smiling at. You smile at the simplicity and the strangeness. By the side, it takes a look at social media and it's peoples, but always into the perspective of Marcel. The animations are pretty good and done with a certain level of mastery. I give it 88%. Marcel is a movie I won't forget because, it was unique and told with the flair of a movie like Spirited Away.… Expand

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BuddahJul 21, 2022

I will keep this short and sweet much like the title character, Marcel. I loved this charming adorable little shell and the documentary like tale laid out in the movie. To give away anything of this movie other than the words adorable isI will keep this short and sweet much like the title character, Marcel. I loved this charming adorable little shell and the documentary like tale laid out in the movie. To give away anything of this movie other than the words adorable is taking away from the experience of letting the movie unfold to it's final conclusion. Go watch it!… Expand

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ZiggingZebraJul 16, 2022

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is one of those movies that doesn’t stay with you after you finish it. You’ve been living Marcel the Shell with Shoes On your whole life, and that applies to adults and kids alike. It’s a fake documentary, soMarcel the Shell with Shoes On is one of those movies that doesn’t stay with you after you finish it. You’ve been living Marcel the Shell with Shoes On your whole life, and that applies to adults and kids alike. It’s a fake documentary, so don’t go expecting the best story of any movie you see. Just take in how Marcel lives and does things. Plus, there are hella funny jokes. Love Marcel, and can’t wait to own it.… Expand

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Rebecca31Feb 22, 2023

A feature length adaptation of the animated short film about a mollusc named Marcel. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is an absolute delight from start to finish and will hit you right in the feels.

This is very out there so just roll with itA feature length adaptation of the animated short film about a mollusc named Marcel. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is an absolute delight from start to finish and will hit you right in the feels.

This is very out there so just roll with it and I promise you’ll love it. Dean (Dean Fleischer Camp) moves into an Airbnb which just so happens to be the home of Marcel the Shell and his grandmother Connie (who is also a shell). Fascinated by Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate), Dean decides to make a film and uploads it online. Millions of passionate fans quickly fall in love with the adorable shell, and now his new popularity brings hope of finding his long lost family.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is charming, sweet and will no doubt capture the hearts of everyone. Marcel the Shell is so cute, you won’t be able to help but love it. The stop motion is incredible, as a fan of Aardman Animations from childhood, I’ve always adored stop motion and Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is wonderful. Marcel the mollusc is witty, sweet and finds the most innovative ways to navigate through life and as a one inch tall shell that does present many difficulties. A captivating idea with a story that will melt even the coldest of hearts. Sorry lads but if you didn’t like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On then there’s something wrong because it’s fabulous.

I love the idea for this film, it’s unique and emotional. A truly lovely story that touches on relationships, loss and friendship. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is the kind of film anyone can enjoy and will definitely put a smile on your face. Highly recommended for everyone and suitable for all ages.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 10, 2022

It never hurts to remember how a simple story can conjure up so many more emotions than a more complex one, and it's not because I minimize one and magnify the other, it's just that Marcel the Shell with Shoes On summons so much with a humbleIt never hurts to remember how a simple story can conjure up so many more emotions than a more complex one, and it's not because I minimize one and magnify the other, it's just that Marcel the Shell with Shoes On summons so much with a humble and ordinary premise that its impact is astonishingly effective.

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MarkHReviewsJul 20, 2022

As his name suggests, Marcel is a shell. He’s one inch tall. He has a large eye on the right side of his head and he wears sneakers on his barely visible feet. Marcel has a unique perspective on the world due to his height and his abilityAs his name suggests, Marcel is a shell. He’s one inch tall. He has a large eye on the right side of his head and he wears sneakers on his barely visible feet. Marcel has a unique perspective on the world due to his height and his ability to view the world with wide-eyed, child-like wonder. Marcel has a rich, evocative vocabulary and he’s got a lot to say.

Fortunately, “Marcel...“came to the attention of Cinereach, a nonprofit trust that provides awards and grants for film production, early in the creative process. One can only imagine what this film might have become if left to Hollywood’s tender mercies. For example, one studio was very enthusiastic about producing a buddy movie that paired Marcel with John Cena. @#$%^&*

Dean (Dean Fleischer-Camp) discovers Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate – “Bob’s Burgers,” “The Great North,” “Big Mouth” animated series) when he moves into an Airbnb for temporary lodging. Dean discovers that Marcel lives only with his grandmother Connie (voiced by Isabella Rossellini) and his pet, Alan, a piece of lint. Life has its challenges since, as Marcel explains, “It’s pretty much common knowledge that it takes at least 20 shells to have a community.” The balance of the film offers Marcel’s unique perspective on the world around him (“Some people say my head is too big for my body. And then I say, ‘Compared to what?’”). The story is driven by his search for his family following a mysterious disaster. Dean makes a YouTube video to facilitate Marcel’s search. Marcel gains millions of followers. He is interviewed by Lesley Stahl on “60 Minutes.” This feature film, which clocks in at 89 minutes, is based on a series of short films created by Camp and Slate that became a YouTube phenomenon. Here, Director/Writer Camp uses a mockumentary style that involves both stop-motion and live action sequences. Many scenes in the film involve Camp, off-camera, posing questions to Marcel. The overall effect of this effort is sweet, touching and heartfelt.

This is also a film with lofty ambitions; it’s totally unwilling to simply coast along on Marcel’s irresistibility. It’s a movie that has a lot to say about self-belief, about the importance of community and about the value of risk-taking and adventure. Most pointedly, it underlines the value of hope in the face of the realistically scary obstacles that abound in the real world. Rossellini’s Connie plays an essential role here. While Marcel’s diminutive size evokes our protective instincts and his intelligence and perceptiveness charm us, Connie shows that Marcel isn’t perfect. Through Connie, we see the fragility that lies just beneath Marcel’s bravado. She deftly helps him undo a few tidy, but premature, conclusions about the world around him. And, like my own grandmother, Connie is a role model who soldiers on in life and counsels Marcel that he shouldn’t give up on his dreams just because they’re scary.

Slate and Camp spent seven years on this passion project before it was finally brought to the big screen. “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” is worth every moment of their efforts. It’s one of the best films of the year.… Expand

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VicFerrariOct 24, 2022

A sweet film about connection. To life, to nature, to others. Gently undulates between cute and deep. Adorable xxx

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mishymOct 16, 2022

Deserves Oscars noms for Animated Feature and Best Score. Voice acting is top notch

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DPickles5456Jul 23, 2022

Marcel the Shell with Shoes on follows Marcel, a Shell living with his grandmother after his family gets taken away. And through the help of a novice filmmaker named Dean, he gets all the help he needs to try and find them. Marcel himselfMarcel the Shell with Shoes on follows Marcel, a Shell living with his grandmother after his family gets taken away. And through the help of a novice filmmaker named Dean, he gets all the help he needs to try and find them. Marcel himself falls in the same category that Paddington Bear does. Adorable, charming, and intriguing protagonists for film. Marcel just seems like a dumb Shell with a squeaky voice, but through the conflicts shown to him, he acts as if he's just a normal child going through these situations.

The conflict provides many ups and downs throughout the film as Marcel searches for his lost family, and enough feeling can be provoked throughout the story to make some cry.

Despite how negative the film's premise sounds, through the use of the main character, the side characters, and how they portray the world around them, Marcel can provide for any different group. It may be fun and funny for the kids in the audience, but it can provide teens and adults with messages that can change how they look at things and the people around them.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurSep 4, 2022

excellent
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bertobellamyAug 20, 2023

Absolutely adorable film with a memorable protagonist and an enduring message about how overwhelming yet beautiful is the power of a community. You will laugh out loud and cry with this. I believe in Marcel's supremacy!