If you like Tim Burton films, you'll love this one.

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 1999)

This movie, while not "by the book", is a wonderful interpretation of the characters and world created by Washington Irving.
I have always enjoyed Tim Burton's movies and think that this has got to be one of the best. The story flows right along and with the exception of a couple of points, never slows down. There are some really great plot twists, and also, there are a couple of really good cameos.(the horseman especially).
Tim Burton, I believe, has found a really good thing in Johnny Depp and I'm glad to see that he keeps using him in his movies. Mr. Depp always performs remarkably and this movie is no exception. There are some really great scenes with him playing the consummate inspector, and also some other really fun scenes when the inspector loses his cool.
The interplay between Mr. Depp and Cristina Ricci is very nice as well. To me, the connection between their characters seems very genuine.
Overall this is a wonderful movie. I've been recommending everyone I know to go see it, and I plan on seeing it again. This is yet another mastery on Mr. Burton's part and will be a definite video to own when it comes out.