so intense, it gave me a headache!

Rating: 9/10 (4 December 1999)

This movie - and I know it's a cliche by now - is not to be missed. And for the full effect, it must be seen in a theater- the Danny Elfman music wifting and roaring around you and all. This movie fully accomplished all that the original tale must have intended to do, for, though it is merely and clearly a fantasy tale, it is quite a chilling and thrilling one. The directing and cinematography are excellent, as enticing as a movie can ever be, with some creative, perfect shots to help make this film into art. Chilling and thrilling- yes, indeed, very involving, very gripping is the product of this directing, cinematography, and acting. It may be a bit gory, but for those of you up for a "good, wholesome scare" (this is not a movie for my mom!), Tim Burton has made a fine film. It was so intense, it left me and my friend with a headache! Go, see it.