Misunderstood

Rating: Null/10 (16 February 2001)

I may sound a little preachy, but viewers of this film who did not like it simply do not understand its ability to be pure art. The set design, the cinematography, and the story is a horror tale, an urban legend, a drama, and a mystery all rolled into one. Most of all, I like how the color red stands out from all other colors, giving the film an almost "black-and-white-and-red" look. This, of course, brings out the red blood that shows up in the film from time to time. Burton surprised me in this film, as well, with the twisted story line and his choice of cameo actors. Burton films are not well known for being presenting a surprise ending, but this one proved to be effective.
A film is much more enjoyable if you try to find its full potential and don't hold so many expectations of it. Sure... it has a few flaws... but so does "American Beauty" and it was voted Best Film in '99, not to mention it is my favorite. "Sleepy Hollow" is a wonderful and creatively creepy retelling of the classic tale that we all remember. It is a mature look at the tale and though it is not entirely scary, the film is a work of art good for a night of popcorn and scary movies.