A Wonderful Tim Burton Fantasy Treat

Rating: 8/10 (14 September 2007)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, Dir. Henry Selick)
Jack Skellington is the King of Halloween, but is about to discover something news. Jack becomes bored and tired with the same routine every year, and takes a walk into the woods, in which he discovered a door leading to Christmas time. Christmas time is amazing to Jack, but he doesn't fully understand the concept. Now, he want to bring Christmas to everyone, and is planning to take over the job from Santa. Problem is, the real world isn't used to Jack's lifestyle, and it's not going to go to plan for Jack at all.
It should be obvious when you see the title placed in the same sentence than 'Tim Burton's, that you will be in an amazing adventure. And you sure are. When the films starts, you get an amazing musical number which you would be humming long after the film has finished. Danny Elfman is a genius with music. The art in the film and the models are beautifully created. The story is easy to follow and is actually original. Not every song is great, but there is enough to make a wonderful musical. This is a lovely Burton films for everyone. Children and Adults alike.
"I am Jack...THE PUMPKIN KING!" - Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon)