Laika's ParaNorman was the first animated kids film with a gay character. 1 / 6
The crossdressing villain in The Boxtrolls was more controversial. 2 / 6
Their latest film, Missing Link, takes one step forward and one back on queer representation. 3 / 6
The film is sensitive about its hero chosing a feminine name, 'Susan.' 4 / 6
Unfortunately, it also goes for a cheap 'creepy gay prisoner' joke. 5 / 6
Laika can do better than relying on tired, homophobic tropes for laughs. 6 / 6