"Nightmare" is a dream

Rating: 8/10 (8 October 2003)

What a delightful film! "Nightmare Before Christmas" is one of my all-time favorite movies. There aren't many movies out there that appeal to both children and adults, and this is a shining example. Nothing is sugar-coated or saccharine, but there's a nice blend of innocence and dark humor that everyone can enjoy. I saw "Nightmare" when it arrived in theaters when I was 12-years-old. Nearly 10 years later I'm still enjoying it on television and video. This film has everything: wonderful characters that support and enrich each other, an excellent soundtrack, and a humorous and moving story. I would expect nothing less from the likes of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, who did an astounding job on this film. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone, especially fans of Tim Burton's other films or people who just enjoy a good and well-told story.