An old Christmastime favorite revisited...

Rating: 9/10 (21 August 2004)

This is a film defined by its style (both narrative and aesthetic). And Burton's style--as always--is remarkable: sometimes cute, sometimes twisted, always nothing short of amazing. The abundance of campy humor and an innocent journey of personal discovery for the protagonist, Jack Skellington, make the film entertaining for younger viewers, while sometimes-unnerving visuals and dark motifs appeal to an older audience as well; truly a masterful blending of themes. I first saw the film in theaters, when I was eight years old, and I must say, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' still remains my second favorite musical of all time, just behind the classic 'West Side Story.'