Not perfect, but a hell of a lot of fun!

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2002)

Tim Burton's output has been a bit hit and miss, but he is always stylish and interesting, and 'Sleepy Hollow' is certainly both. While I was a bit disappointed with it on my first viewing (cinema, original release), re-watching it a couple of years later I enjoyed it much more, and could ignore its flaws, and just have fun. I must say it also looks MUCH better after his 'Planet Of The Apes' debacle!
This is one sumptuous looking movie which oozes atmosphere. Burton has gone on record as being a major fan of Mario Bava, and this movie homages him on more than a few occasions. Johnny Depp gives a mannered, campy performance that doesn't (for the most part) irritate too much, Christina Ricci looks lovely and mysterious, and the two are supported by a smashing cast of first rate actors, including Michael Gambon ('The Cook The Thief His Wife & Her Lover'), Miranda Richardson ('The Crying Game'), Michael Gough (the Batman series), and Burton semi-regular Jeffrey Jones ('Ravenous'), plus cameos from horror legend Christopher Lee, Martin Landau, and a well cast, wordless Christopher Walken.
A very enjoyable romp with wit, chills, and more gore than you would expect. Recommended.