Review of Sleepy Hollow (1999) by Al H — 22 Oct 2011
Though artfully done (as expected in any Tim Burton movie) and featuring an engaging pre-Pirates Johnny Depp, this adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale is insanely creepy, frightening, and relentlessly violent/graphic.
It's as if the filmmakers tried to think of many creative ways to decapitate characters. I don't know about you, but I found it overkill and insulting. The story, meanwhile, is intriguing, provocative, and convoluted.
This may be Burton's most nightmarish film above "Batman Returns.".
This review of Sleepy Hollow (1999) was written by Al H on 22 Oct 2011.
Sleepy Hollow has generally received very positive reviews.
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