A Little Cheesy, But Overall A Good Experience

Rating: 7/10 (28 October 2019)

This movie is so sweet and the art style is to die for (pun intended)
There are a few flaws, the villain is one dimensional and cheesy, the main protagonist is a bit empty, and the romance is a bit forced. But that's all easy to forgive when presented with the adorable characters, moving songs, and hilarious moments.
Something else that makes this movie unique is the way it handles death. Death isn't presented as a horrible thing, and the afterlife isn't shown in any sort of religious or heaven/hell context, which is rare for most kids films that deal with the afterlife. Death in this movie is simply seen as a part of life, moving from one state of being to the next. The dead aren't angsty and sad, they're happy and living their lives in a different way than they were before.
The main character Emily however is where the movie truly shines. Her sweet and likable nature makes the movie so entertaining, as well as her slightly creepy but overall adorable design.
A great movie to put on for your kids! Not all adults will enjoy it,, but it's definitely a good family film and if you like Tim Burtons work this is worth checking out!