About Marcel the Shell With Shoes On

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is a 2021 American stop-motion animated comedy film, based on the popular YouTube animated short of the same name. It depicts the life of a tiny shell Marcel who lives with his grandmother Connie in a single wall-unit of a house.

Plot and Summary

In a world that appears daunting for his size, the tiny talking shell named Marcel uses his inventiveness and earnest personality to navigate his surroundings and embark on a whirlwind adventure to find his family. The film showcases Marcel's experiences and interactions from the perspective of his size, leading to cute, quaint and enlightening situations.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp and Jenny Slate, who also voices Marcel. It is their first collaboration on a full-length project after having created and released the initial Marcel the Shell YouTube shorts that went viral.

Actors

• Jenny Slate as Marcel: Slate uses her unique voice to bring Marcel to life, infusing his character with a charming blend of humor and sensitivity.
• Isabella Rossellini as Connie: Rossellini voices the character of Marcel's grandmother, providing the character with a distinct motherly warmth and wise demeanor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on the 2010 viral YouTube short, which has over 30 million views.
• Jenny Slate, the voice of Marcel, co-wrote the short with director Dean Fleischer-Camp, who is her former husband.
• This is the first stop-motion animated feature by A24.

Quotes

• "Guess what I use for a bean bag chair? A raisin."
• "Guess what I use as a bed? A piece of bread."

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's soundtrack features an original score composed by Daniel Lopatin.

As of now, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On has not received any specific awards, however, it has been generally well-received by audiences for its unique concept and heartfelt execution.