Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.  Featuring the voice of Jenny Slate as Marcel, co-starring Isabella Rossellini, Lesley Stahl, Rosa Salazar and Thomas Mann. An A24 release.  (Dir. by Dean Fleischer-Camp, 2021, USA, 89 mins., Rated PG)