Review of Vincent (1982) by William Z — 04 Mar 2011
Very few people know about this film, which I'm not that surprised at. This was one of Tim Burton's very first movies, and at only 6 minutes long, it's very easy to understand why it is so obscure.
However, this film has a powerful magic to it that characterizes all of Burton's work. Told in rhyme, the black-and-white setting helps tell the story of young Vincent Malloy, who longs to be like his idol, Vincent Price.
This is not your ordinary hero worship; Vincent really believes that he can be like Price, and this releases him from reality. He reads Edgar Allan Poe, longs to bury his aunt in wax (among other things), and envisions other horrifying acts.
The musical undertones help to create the chaotic and mysterious mind of Vincent, and the strange images and cinematography help as well. The ending, and the movie as a whole, is fantastic. Some of the rhymes may seem just a little bit of a stretch (such as calling his dog Abercrombie), but this was initially going to be a kid's book, so I don't mind at all.
Dark, twisted, and a delight to the eye, "Vincent" is available on YouTube, and I HIGHLY recommend you check it out.
This review of Vincent (1982) was written by William Z on 04 Mar 2011.
Vincent has generally received very positive reviews.
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