A walking, talking mollusc uses the power of the internet to find his long-lost family in this A24 partially animated...
A walking, talking mollusc uses the power of the internet to find his long-lost family in this A24 partially animated mockumentary. Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp, expanding his 2010 short film co-written and featuring the voice of Jenny Slate (I Want You Back).
Marcel (Slate) is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colourful existence with his grandmother Connie (Isabella Rossellini) and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.
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Adorably cute, and unabashedly corny, Marcel is a life lesson in a shell. Framed as a faux documentary, this is a surprisingly touching tale, ideal for all, big and small, old and young.
98 %196 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
90 %1,457 reviewsAudience score rating
9+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"To hear Rossellini deliver selfless words of love and encouragement in her rich, velvety contralto — is to witness the film’s secret weapon in action."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"There is not all that much going on, even if quite a bit happens."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Although its ending is too neat and abrupt, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On still convincingly proves that bigger sometimes is better."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Marcel the Shell seamlessly marries big ideas with charm and humour (and inventive stop-motion work to boot)."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"A cute, sweet, funny, imaginative tale dressed up like reality, an ode to survivors and the power of community."
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Slash Film
Slash Film"Marcel The Shell With His Shoes On is one of those movies that sneaks up and surprises you with how good it is."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"The property’s core qualities remain largely intact."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"(It) suffers from an aimless plot that feels stretched too thin, but it... delivers enough heart, laughs, and innocence to forgive its shortcomings."
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IGN
IGN"Pack a hankie. But don’t miss this strange, special little film."
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Variety
Variety"At times the plot... feels a bit hackneyed, but that can be forgiven for the depth it eventually adds to the mollusc’s personality."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterMarcel the Shell With Shoes On | Details
- Rating
- PG, mild upsetting scenes, rude humour, infrequent drug references
- Runtime
- 91
- Genre
- Comedy, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA
