I liked Disney's version better

Rating: 8/10 (27 November 1999)

I'm a fan of Tim Burton's. I really enjoyed his work in "Ed Wood" (a very underrated film) "Edward Scissorhands" and most of his others. While I liked this film, I don't think it was his best work.
The same goes for Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, whom I feel to be two of the most talented actors in film today. (Note: Ricci has really become a very beautiful woman).
The gore was a little thick in this movie and the strays from the original masterpiece work of Irving were too many. The volume in the theatre was also a little loud for me (but that's not Burton's fault).
I did get a number of chuckles, though. If you watch this film, go into it expecting to laugh more than anything. It is a very wicked black comedy.
But I'd take the animated Disney masterpiece over this one if you're interested in seeing a good retelling of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."