11yrd old me at a certain point wanted a better version of my parents, ok, even my teenage self has had that drifting thought once in a while, so I do understand why Caroline’s dilemma. I mean, try growing up with African parents, that thought will stay with you like a silent ghost
Anyways, we meet Caroline Jones, who has recently moved into the Pink Palace Apartments in Ashland, Oregon. Feeling neglected by her busy parents and bored by her life, she discovers a small, hidden door in her new home, which leads her to a new home with a “better version” of her parents and life. The only
Child me would have been scared due to the horror elements and thriller part of the movie, its goal to make button mum scary was actually achieved by each visit Caroline made. What I loved is how adult me enjoyed the ride with a clear perspective of my childhood. The things that I hated about my parents were not as big as they seemed at the time, for example, the refusal to buy me this particular dress I saw, or the same dishes every day. Caroline’s parents were always very busy, but I will credit her mum for actually listening without listening to her. Call it Deja vu, Laika Productions was still a baby in 2009, so Caroline was a good introduction, bringing something different from Disney or Pixar, the big guys by then.
Yes, I recommend Caroline, especially if you want a lazy watch, when you don’t want to use your brain and escape reality for a few hours.
