Below-average for Burton, but still enjoyable

Rating: 7/10 (24 March 2006)

Being a big fan of Burton, I've been looking forward to seeing this one for quite awhile. To be honest it was a bit disappointing, but still a good film. First off, I love Burton's style. Thought it was interesting how the world of the living was dark and drab, while the world of the dead was brightly coloured. Great contrast. The songs weren't bad, but very derivative of much of Elfman's older work, not only Nightmare Before Christmas. The plot was pretty interesting though, and there were quite a few funny parts, so it wasn't all bad. Overall this is a decent Burton flick, but doesn't even compare to Nightmare Before Christmas, which isn't one of his best films in the first place.
7/10