Where is Washington Irving?

Rating: 2/10 (19 July 2005)

OK, I liked the picture as a horror film - but I think I would have enjoyed it more had they just used a headless horseman, and called the film something else. This has NOTHING to do with the original story - just the names and the title remain. With the creative talents involved with this picture, why did they have to ruin the original story? Not enough blood I guess. If one has never read the original book, I'm sure they would love this film (it is visually stunning); but for someone like myself who loves the book, this picture was a great let down. The new rule in Hollywood for adapting great works of literature? Change the story, film it dark, add lots of mud, and oh yes, don't forget the blood. What a shame. Where is Vincent Minnelli when you need him? In this version, heads are spinning off bodies; and I would bet Mr. Irving is spinning in his grave.