"Snatcher" seems set on earning himself a place among the town’s privileged citizens. This is because that status grants him access to the exclusive cheese tasting—something he clearly enjoys, even if the cheese isn't entirely receptive. However, "Lord Portley-Rind" refuses to cooperate until he’s assured they’ll be eliminating the sinister, baby-snatching box trolls. An agreement is reached, and along with his three…

There are elements of *The Boxtrolls* that appealed to me, though I ultimately thought it progressed at a leisurely pace. I found the Boxtrolls themselves quite enjoyable; their appearance and demeanor were well-executed. The performances of Ben Kingsley as Archibald and the bodyguards, Messrs Trout (Nick Frost) and Pickles (Richard Ayoade), were commendable, along with Jared Harris’s portrayal of Lord Charles Por…