This is without a doubt one of my absolute all-time favourite films which I first became aware of on a trip to New York in 1993, went to see as soon as it came to London and once I got my hands on a recording (first VHS, then DVD) I have watched it at least twice a year, once at Hallowe’en, the other (surprise, surprise) at Christmas. My first viewing this year was to mark the completion of Carl’s RIP III challenge which I talk about here.
What I loved about this movie = Jack Skellington in all his guises; Sally and her unrequited love; the Danny Elfman score; “What’s this?”; Sandy Claws; the scientific method; the sheer exuberance of it all; Lock, Shock & Barrel.
What I didn’t like about this movie = it simply isn’t long enough! And where is the sequel?
Rating stuff = PG (some scenes may be unsuitable for young children because of the mild horror – the clue may be in the title!)
Tissue count = none, it’s all to much fun
Safety cushion – never deployed
This never, ever disappoints.
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November 1, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Hallowe’en moviefest « Bride of the Screen God
[...] The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my all-time favourites, and I watch it every year at this time (plus an additional viewing at Christmas). It more than holds its own against newcomers, and is always a fitting end to Carl’s RIP Challenge (regardless on how well I’ve done on the challenge itself). I reviewed it last year, so if you want to see what I thought, head over here. [...]