A Near-Classic

Rating: Null/10 (22 November 1999)

Tim Burton comes off his "Mars Attacks!" mishap with a near-masterpiece. I say this for several reasons; 1) The set decoration is incredible. I've rarely seen a film that has ever captured the mood of it's subject so well
2) The casting is excellent. Depp makes Ichabod Crane a unique hero, and the supporting cast (particularly Miranda Richardson) shines.
3) The direction is superb. Burton's pacing is perfect, and he is very comfortable with his actors. He also makes the film very funny.
4) Finally, Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman! Who else could have done it?
The movie's not that scary, but the action is very entertaining and intense. "Sleepy Hollow" gets a 9.