Stunning!

Rating: 10/10 (5 March 2012)

Loosely inspired by the 1820 short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', Tim Burton Directed 'Sleepy Hollow' is a Stunning Film! Eerie, Creepy, Gruesome, Gorgeous & Entertaining, this 1999 box-office hit, is truly a Great Piece of Cinema.
'Sleepy Hollow' Synopsis: Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman.
'Sleepy Hollow' is a great combination of Horror & Excitement. The film begins superbly & culminates in the very same manner. Its Frightening, Gruesome & Engaging. But, this film is NOT meant for the Faint-Hearted at all. The eerie moments as well the excessive violence, will surely not work for them.
Andrew Kevin Walker's Screenplay is very entertaining & engaging. Tim Burton's Direction, is unforgettable. The Prolific Filmmaker has envisioned this film with razor-sharp detailing. Cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki, is magnificent & captures each moment with flourish. Oscar-Winning Art-Direction by Rick Heinrichs & Peter Young, is truly marvelous. Costume Design by Colleen Atwood, is flawless. Editing by Chris Lebenzon & Joel Negron, is good.
Performance-Wise: Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, is lovable. The Versatile Actor is at his best, yet again! Christina Ricci excels. Miranda Richardson is convincing. The Ever-Terrific Christopher Walken appears as The Headless Horseman, and he's worth watching, as always. Marc Pickering is decent. Sir Michael Gambon is fantastic. Michael Gough, Jeffrey Jones & Richard Griffiths leave a mark. Sir Christopher Lee & Martin Landau appear in cameos.
On the whole, 'Sleepy Hollow' is amongst Tim Burton's best films. Two Thumbs Up!