Love this flick!

Rating: 9/10 (2 September 2004)

Mostly for the delicious score written (and mostly sung) by Danny Elfman. Cute enough for grown kids, but may be scary for some. "Grups" will appreciate the mixed traditions and great juxtapositions throughout. The vampires (like others) are both about 75% cute, 25% menacing. The role of the two-faced mayor is a cute archetype for all all political types. So many cute side characters flashing in and out it is wonderful. On repeated viewings, the opening number reveals more and more of the story. The animation in fantastic throughout. I wonder when someone will create a stage musical version. I (and many friends) would pay to see that. I think that (with creativity) it could be a fine stage play.