It Comes to Life.

Rating: 8/10 (16 September 2015)

Corpse Bride (2005): Dir: Tim Burton / Voices: Johnny Depp, Emily Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Christopher Lee: Hot after his huge success with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tim Burton releases this dazzling stop motion animation about the old and new. Johnny Depp voices Victor who is forced into an arranged marriage by his parents to Emily voiced by Emily Watson. Victor has cold feet and after an unsuccessful rehearsal he practices his vows in the dead forest where he accidentally awakens a corpse bride voiced with great enthusiasm by Helena Bonham Carter. Screenplay is well written with Victor introduced to the underground dead society while his living bride is being arranged into another marriage. The outcome isn't surprising but the last scene is among Burton's greatest work. One complaint regards the advertising of the film to children. Due to the subject of the dead it may not be a film for young viewers. Great voice work by Depp as the timid Victor. Watson as the living bride whose groom is missing and her next suitor has other plans. Carter steals the film as the corpse bride. Richard E. Grant voices the new groom whose past brought tragedy and his current intentions are deadly. Christopher Lee voices an ill tempered priest set to perform the wedding. Theme regards selfless love and allowing it bloom and live forever. Score: 8 / 10