Sleepy Hollow

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2006)

This fantasy captures the essence of American folklore using the charms of Burton's film-making. Subtle and nuanced in its approach to the genre, and yet wonderfully horrific at times this flick shines with creativity unlike any film of its type in the past ten years. For those film buffs who have had their fill of sub-par filler fantasy this movie will whisk you away to a mindset you had far forgotten you possessed. All performances throughout the duration of the film where stellar and it is quite easy to tell that this cast (each chosen wisely for their role) where enjoying this film as much making it as I was watching it, which adds hugely to the film's appeal. Extending to an even broader audience this movie puts a heavy importance on its cinematography which casts itself as a narrator that not only introspectively delves into its scenes, but transports the viewer deeper and deeper into this world. Definitely a must see for those of us left with a little imagination and a yearning for out of the ordinary.