Moongirl (2005)

Name: Moongirl
Director: Henry Selick
Genre: Animation
Released: 2005-09-23
Duration: 9 min
Cast: Avrielle Corti, Zack Shada, Henry Selick

Animation

Director: Henry Selick

Cast: Avrielle Corti, Zack Shada, Henry Selick

Runtime9 min

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Leon is night fishing on the bayou, catching fireflies in a jar under a big round orange moon - it's that kind of a film - when the light dims and he tells his pet chipmunk, "Somethin's up, Earl." Sure is - a massive catfish made out of the stars transports him, pet and inflatable, on a theme park ride to the moon where he teams up with a genuine Moongirl and giant protective cat. Mission? To reignite the moon (his jar of delights is important here) and help defend her from a pair of rascally Gargaloons.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Moongirl is a 2005 animated film directed by Henry Selick that has received a mixed critical reception. While the film's imaginative visuals and whimsical premise have been praised, some critics found the overall narrative to be uneven. Audience reception has been more positive, with the film holding a respectable 7.1/10 rating on IMDb.

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Moongirl is an animated short produced in 2005 by Laika. It was written and directed by Henry Selick and features a score by They Might Be Giants. It is the first film, and currently the only short film, as well as the only non-stop-motion film, produced by the company.