A film to die for!

Rating: 9/10 (8 November 2005)

This. Is. One. Of. The. Best. Films. Ever.
Now we've got rid of the excessive punctuation, I, as a long term Burton fan, have been anticipating this eagerly since June. And I was not disappointed.
An original plot line, something Hollywood is sorely lacking, excellent animation and brilliant vocal talents all combine to make this a truly brilliant film. At just the right length of 76 minutes, this could have been dragged out, but would have quickly become boring.
Johnny Depp, famous for his quirky roles, does a very convincing English accent, and Helena Bonham Carter is perfect in the airy, melancholy role of the Corpse Bride. Emily Watson is sweet as Victoria, and Joanna Lumely, Albert Finney, Richard E Grant, Christopher Lee and Tracey Ullman are perfect supporting cast, to name but a few.
The score by Danny Elfman is a wonderful undertone and as for the images - well, it's safe to say they breathe 'new life' into the dead.
This is a must for any Burton fan and a definite one to watch for others.