A visually stunning masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (5 October 2002)

This movie really is a great movie. One of the better animated movies I can think of. The stop-motion animation in this movie is incredible. I also think Danny Elfman's score, music, and lyrics are outstanding. Henry Selick does a great job at making this movie look great.
The story is unique. It deals with Jack Skellington, the Pumpking King of Halloween Town, getting tired of doing the same old things. He discovers Christmas Town, and immediately falls in love with it. He wants everything to do with it, and attempts to bring Christmas to Halloween.

For a movie that is supposedly aimed at children, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is actually quite dark at times. Just listen to one of the songs from the movie called "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" and you will see what I mean.

To sum it up: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is one of my favorite "family movies", if you want to call it that. It is funny, dark, has great music, amazing visuals, and a unique story. I recommend this movie to everyone.