Another Tim Burton hit.

Rating: 8/10 (6 October 2019)

The best thing about Tim Burton is his knack for writing stories so macabre but still filled with likability and creativity. Corpse Bride is witty, beautifully crafted and at times it makes you think a little more about honoring the dead instead of just letting them go as if nothing mattered.
It starts off as Victor van Dort is about to get married but is not very fond of the idea. When he later by mistake practices his vows on a dead woman he is dragged into the land of the dead and his life is turned upside down.
It seemed at first like a basic fish-out-of-water story, but as it progresses it evolves into both a cautionary tale of the consequences of letting loved ones down and a portrayal of forced marriages vs marrying for love.
It has all the Burton ingredients like Danny Elfman's talented music scoring, even though the songs weren't that memorable, and Johnny Depp as the lead role. And the crown on top is the recognicable design of the characters and the gothic setting. A fine addition to the Burton legacy.