Great Animation with Cute Story

Rating: 9/10 (3 October 2005)

I really enjoyed the simple and sweet story that was Corpse Bride. Undoubtedly, the strength of the film lies in its visuals and its attention to imaginative details. I don't think the storyline has the cleverness of A Nightmare Before Christmas, but for me, the animation was leaps ahead. All the cleverness of this film basically lies in the visuals. The clay look worked really well for this film because the animators took care to add in little details like the butler's nose always flipped in the air, the exaggerated features of the parents, and the waiter in the dead world being a head carried by bugs. You really have to wonder at how the creators even thought this stuff up! I wasn't a huge fan of the songs, but they fit in with the story and don't distract. The actors are terrific and very versatile, especially Johnny Depp who, to me, didn't even sound like himself. It's just a very cute and simple tale that most will enjoy, I think.