Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) by Nick Schager for Slant Magazine — 22 Feb 2010
Whereas the film is a marvel to look at, it’s unfortunately not much in the song or story department, as Danny Elfman’s musical numbers are—save for the opening’s boisterous “This Is Halloween”—generally banal and unmemorable, and the plot, despite only having to fill out a paltry 76 minutes, ultimately as emaciated and insubstantial as its leading bags of bones.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was written by Nick Schager and published by Slant Magazine on 22 Feb 2010.
The Nightmare Before Christmas has generally received very positive reviews.
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