Welcome to the Film Pie! Brisbane based film critic Matt Toomey has reviewed thousands of movies since 1996. See what's out now, or browse the review archive.

ParaNorman (out Jan 10) is another "spooky" animated feature and follows a shy kid who can see ghosts and communicate with the dead. I'm not sure younger kids will embrace the supernatural themes but the film deserves to be seen for its wit and the work of the passionate animators. Grade: B+.