A True Tim Burton Experience

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 1999)

The moment I heard about this film when it began production I was thrilled. In my opinion Tim Burton is one of the most creative filmmakers ever. I wasn't sure if this was going to be like the Disney cartoon or a real horror picture. Well, horror film it is, and what a beautiful one too. Everything was impressive: the actors, the editing, the art direction, the soundetc. What impressed me the most was the cinematography work by Emmanuel Lubezki, who also did "A Little Princess". With his work and the dark, dreary art direction topped of with Danny Elfman's impressive score, you have a classic horror film. Tim Burton really showed off his usual trademark of graves, decaying buildings and misty forests. I won't give anything away but probably my favorite scenes are the nightmares that Ichabob Crane keeps having. Those were truly frightnening. Tim Burton you've done it again, and I can't wait for your next film.