{"id":9156,"date":"2022-06-24T04:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=9156"},"modified":"2022-06-23T15:45:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T22:45:37","slug":"marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on-handles-lifes-mysteries-dangers-grief-and-friendships-with-wisdom-grace-and-humor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2022\/marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on-handles-lifes-mysteries-dangers-grief-and-friendships-with-wisdom-grace-and-humor\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcel the Shell with Shoes On * Handles Life\u2019s Mysteries, Dangers, Grief And Friendships With Wisdom, Grace And Humor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Kyla C. comments, \u201cMarcel the Shell with Shoes On <\/em>is an innovative and extremely moving new film. The importance of inspiring kids to make their voices heard has increased recently and nothing could do a better job of capturing this vital theme than Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.\u201d  <\/em>Madeleine H. adds, \u201cMarcel The Shell With Shoes On<\/em> is a sweet, moving and loving journey into the life of an instantly lovable seashell named Marcel (Jenny Slate). <\/em>I love how this stop-motion animated film, presented as a documentary, handles life\u2019s mysteries, dangers, grief and friendships with wisdom, grace and humor.\u201d Mikella G. wraps it up with, \u201cThe way that Jenny Slate conveys human emotions through voicing a small shell is really outstanding. Although he is tiny, Marcel has so many different layers, and I definitely got chills throughout the film.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
By Kyla C., Age 12, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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