THE BOXTROLLS (2014)

For many years, beneath the city of Cheesebridge, there have lived the Boxtrolls - feisty but harmless little creatures, underground garbage collectors, who venture above-ground only after dark to collect their discarded "treasures".  They've also served as a family to a young human boy named Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright of "Game of Thrones"), who lives in his own box and doesn't even realize he's human because he's known no other family.  But when an evil exterminator, Snatcher, who has spread rumors around town that the Boxtrolls are evil, dangerous monsters, promises to rid the city of the pests in order to elevate his status in the community, Egg is forced to the surface, where he meets the rebellious, smart-mouthed Winnie (Elle Fanning), the two working together to save their innocent friends from harm.  From the makers of Coraline and ParaNorman, (though I actually liked this more than either of those), The Boxtrolls is a rousing, funny, and exciting adventure that is original and enchanting from beginning to end. (rated PG)  A

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