How Often Do You Stay for the End Credits?

‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’ captivated me till the very end

People in or around Los Angeles are more likely to stay for the end credits in a movie theater because the chances of knowing someone who worked on a film are higher. Even so, it’s not that common for people to stick around.

I usually walk out while my parents stay; many movies are so long that I start getting distracted by my bladder by the end of a film. Or just start feeling antsy if the movie isn’t wholly engaging.

As someone who only watches one or two new Marvel releases per year, their post-credit scenes aren’t must-sees for me, either. Sometimes they’re fun, but I don’t need foreshadowing for a character or plot point I won’t see later.

Sometimes I’ll watch the credits, though. Like when my close friends’ dad worked on Into the Spider-verse. Or if the music or animation is engaging. (Looking at you, “Diamonds” by Megan Thee Stallion and Normani in Birds of Prey).

I completely respect wanting to show your appreciation for those who worked on a film, especially those doing vital work behind the scenes. However, I won’t remember the names and those involved won’t know how many people stayed or not so in my eyes, it always felt it wasn’t worth the time to me personally.

Until Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.

It elicited an embarrassing degree of raw emotion for me. I think if I had watched on my own, I would have succumbed to crying. Yet there was something special about watching it with others — hearing a room full of laughter, turning to my dad to see him react the same way I did at a touching part. So perhaps the communal aspect increased the swarming tears.

In any case, you’d have to have a heart of stone to not be touched by this stop-action animated shell who delivers deep wisdom alongside humor, innocence alongside relatability.

Marcel has the heartwarming and humorous touch of the Paddington movies, but even more suitable for an adult audience. Kids could watch it — there’s…

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