Burton's best{tying with Batman}

Rating: 8/10 (20 November 1999)

Not many directors can hit the Masterpiece mark more then once in their career. Not many hit it at all. So its even more amazing that a director hits it more then once. Burton has done that with this film. It is the most atmospheric and beautifully filmed movie I've ever seen. And the plot, while very confusing, is still understandable as long as one pays attention. Many have called the plot swiss cheese. Those tend to be those who can't understand. Sleepy Hollow, like Burton's other best{Batman and Edward Scissorhands} captures the imagination more effectively then most other directors. Burton is the Steven Spielberg of the macabre and unusual. He's a director of such brilliance. He knows exactly how it should look sound, and how it will work on a audience. Burton's look for Sleepy Hollow is as close to perfection as possible.Washington Irving may argue with the plot, but he can't deny that Burton has created the most eerie and amazing vision of Sleepy Hollow possible. Johnny Depp is excellent here. He gives Ichabod Crane so many levels that one really can't predict where he's going next. Christina Ricci is quite good as well. Casper Van Dien is actually quite good, of course he doesn't talk that much. His accent isn't bad. If you haven't heard who plays the Horsemen with a head, then I am not going to reveal it here. I will say this:It's quite an excellent choice, even if its kind of under done at times. This film is excellent. Honestly, its joined my top ten, tying with Batman as Burton's best 10/10