Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) by Sean L — 26 Dec 2012

A great movie, really enjoyable both during Christmas and Halloween or even all year around. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is probably Tim Burton's best project so far, and it's easily the best story he's ever written and starts the best chracters he's ever invented. It tells an amazing, different and imaginary tale that you've never heard nowhere else: it's something very new, surprising and stunning. Doesn't matter how many times you might have seen it in the last 19 years: it still stays strong and it's always a joy to watch.

Not only it's got some great characters. Its soundtrack is also great, composed by that genious who is Danny Elfman. The words spoken during the singing songs are the heart and soul of the movie which would loose its spirit without them -- the soundtrack is truely memorable. But what gets me every time is the character of Jack: I kind of love his story and the way he thinks. But also the use of lights, costumes, art direction looks just great to me. Every time I see those trees in circle I kind of wish I could open all those doors and see what kind of world lies beneath them. This is one of those movie I would not change much about 'cause "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is just about perfect the way it is. Recommended.