a beautiful film

Rating: Null/10 (20 October 2005)

Very good animation with excellent songs. Gothic atmosphere that has a lot of charm. Interesting to note that the land of the dead has more color and life to it than the uptight Victorian world of the living. Some of the plot points are predictable (Victor's deception about being engaged, The villain's comeuppance, etc), but the experience is worth viewing overall. Tim Burton does a great job. The cast is in top form. Danny Elfman's singing is a blast. Christopher Lee, as the Minister, has a great moment near the end as the dead casually walk past him to go into the Church for the big wedding. This may be the best Chick flick of the year, IMHO. Take a date. The action, music and romance are well balanced