Marcel the Shell with Shoes On character
At a time when animation is having something of a moment in theaters, with two new movies — Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 — delivering a combined global haul of over $2.5 billion, while a 15-year-old cult hit smashes past all expectations in its re-release, it’s worth uncovering a hidden gem that slipped under the radar only a few years ago.
Released theatrically in 2022, the movie followed the whimsical adventures of the titular anthropomorphic shell, voiced by Jenny Slate. The rather lonely Marcel makes himself known to a human named Dean, who helps him reconnect with his lost family through a series of home movies that garner massive attention and earn him millions of fans. The wholesome movie deals with themes of belonging, community, and grief, and opened to widespread critical acclaim.
It also won the National Board of Review’s Best Animated Feature honor, in addition to winning an Annie award in the Best Animated Feature - Independent category. The movie holds a near-perfect 98% approval rating on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, and has also been deemed worthy of RT’s newly announced “verified hot” badge, on the strength of its 90% audience score.
The Tiny Indie Took On Behemoths During the Awards Season, and Won Close Marcel, the character, debuted in a series of shorts directed by Fleischer Camp in 2010. Released by the hip indie outfit A24, the movie made just over $7 million worldwide in its box office run. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On also featured the legendary Isabella Rossellini in a voice performance as Marcel’s grandmother, with Rosa Salazar and Thomas Mann appearing in live-action roles.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Release Date September 1, 2021 Director Dean Fleischer-Camp Cast Jenny Slate , Isabella Rossellini , Dean Fleischer-Camp , Thomas Mann , Rosa Salazar , Lesley Stahl
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