The Nightmare before Christmas Review

Rating: 9/10 (30 November 2015)

I was always scared of this movie when I was a child and shied away from watching it because it seemed dark and a bit twisted. However, during this Halloween season, I wanted to get into the spirit and figured this movie was the best way to get into the mood of the season. In 1993, Tim Burton released this astounding, grungy film. This movie provokes imagination in people of all ages. It is an animation film and also a musical that features creative songs that will be stuck in your head for days!
Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King in Halloween town. The whole town thrives off of scares and making sure each Halloween is more frightening than the last. It is Jacks job to provide the frights for the entire town. However, once he discovers of a place called Christmas town, he is intrigued and thinks that all of Halloween town should try and pull of Christmas. Jack goes as far as hiring young children to kidnap Santa Clause. This scene is equipped with a catchy song "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" that you will find yourself humming long after the movie is over! Jack's Christmas doesn't go completely as planned. The Claymation of this film proves to be of high quality. The theme of staying true to yourself and remembering who you are is a great message to young children, but also individuals of all ages. I can relate to the monotony that Jack faces. I think everyone has felt bored with the same old routine at some point in time. However, it is important to stay true to yourself, even in moments of boredom. The Nightmare before Christmas is a unique and inspiring movie that deserves every bit of excitement that it has received.