Tim Burton's Return to Form

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2012)

Corpse Bride is Burton's finest since Ed Wood. It's a sweet simple story about romance and sacrifice. And I have absolutely no idea why it continues to be overlooked. Yes it's not as technically impressive as Nightmare but I don't think it was supposed to be. Everything that made Burton's earlier films so great is here. Johnny Depp is once again in top form as the timid groom Victor. Depp takes what could have been a boring character and makes him very likable and endearing. Helena Bonham Carter provides the voice for one of her more innocent characters. You really feel sympathy for the Bride and want to see her get a happy ending of sorts. Other cast members include Emily Watson, Albert Finney, Christopher Lee, and the late Michael Gough who all give really good performances. Nightmare Before Christmas is still the masterpiece but this film is also absolutely wonderful.