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Summary: How can you not own this movie...
Review: If there were any other children's for everyone to own beside this one it is Willy Wonka.This is classic fairy tale for everyone. This edition is a much better improvement over the previous DVD release. The commentary is stiff and weak, but the extras are great. Buy it. I love it, so why shouldn't you?
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Summary: Question for fanats of this film ?
Review: Hello,I saw the "Nightmare before the Cristmas" few days ago,and I just felt in love with movie,but I found online,that there's some "special edition" too,does anyone know what's the difference between videos?I know,that "special edition" including some deleted scenes,but what exactly scnenes and why they have been deleted,it's looks like it's some adult movie then!
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Summary: What's this?!
Review: Look, Zero! A wonderful Christmas film, brought to you by the Pumpkin King of Hallowe'en Town! I love Hallowe'en, and I love Christmas. I wasn't sure the two moods could be successfully mixed, but Burton does it with his wonderful story and loveable characters. Cute little touches everywhere. Beautifully done. Be sure to visit Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, a wonderful tribute to this great film!
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Summary: A MUST HAVE FOR A BURTON COLLECTION!
Review: This DVD was phenominal! Great bonus features(deleted scenes, behind the scenes, image gallery, audio commentary, trailers and posters; THE WHOLE ENCHALADA!) It also has two of Burton's short films, Frankenweenie(the uncut version) and vincent(Burton's directorial debut) both previously unreleased! And the main course, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is so inventive and unique, it has yet to be upstaged! IT ROCKS!
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Summary: "White Christmas," move over!
Review: I saw "...Nightmare..." in the theater when it came out, and I know I blurted, with the first notes of the music,"This is great!" Though I already expected to like a Tim Burton project, it was better than I could have imagined. There is nothing about this film I don't love. Your other reviewers have expressed it much more eloquently. My best friend cannot imagine why my wife and I are so crazy about it, but we are. "...Nightmare..." is the first film we watch after Thanksgiving each year to usher in the Christmas season at our house. I treasure my laserdisc boxed set,and we have a vhs "traveling" copy, but the dvd is much better. Get this film!
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Summary: A Unique Experience
Review: With the advent of video/DVD, certain movies lend themselves to annual viewing during specific holiday seasons, especially Halloween (It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"), Thanksgiving ("Home for the Holidays"), and of course, The Big One, Christmas (Insert your own favorites here); specific films that for whatever reason manifest the spirit of their respective times of the year, and they generally match up one season per film. Filmmaker Tim Burton, however, has the distinction of having created a singular film to add to this category, unique in that it is suited equally to both Halloween AND Christmas. And it tops the entire list of the titles of which that can be said; in fact, it IS the list-- there simply are no others. Burton's brainchild, which had a gestation period of many years before at last being realized in 1993 is, indeed, in a category of it's own. It is, of course, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," directed by Henry Selick. Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon), the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, can put the scare on like no one else. But after years of doing what he does best-- scaring the wits out of children of all ages, everywhere, every Halloween-- he's bored; depressed, even. There's just no "rush" in it for him anymore. So, after a particularly unfulfilling Allhallow's Eve, Jack wanders off alone into the night to contemplate his circumstance and his future, whereupon he inadvertently stumbles into "Christmas Town," and discovers something new ("What's this? What's this!")-- a different holiday, as well as the celebration that accompanies it. Most importantly, though, he also discovers his counterpart, the one who is to this holiday what he is to Halloween. "And they call... him... San-Dee CLAWS!" And Jack, his eyes and ears filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas, is more excited than he's been in a long, long while. He doesn't know, yet, what all of this is about, but he's going to find out; and he's already made up his mind: Whatever it is, it's going to be his! Sandee Claws, step aside-- Jack Skellington is here! Through the magic of stop-motion animation, Burton's vision-- his story and the characters who populate his "nightmare"-- comes vividly to life, the process of which is guided along nicely by director Selick. And what a bunch of characters there are! Besides Jack (who is, without question, the star of the show), there is the two-faced (literally) Mayor (Glenn Shadix); Dr. Finklestein (wonderfully voiced by William Hickey); Lock, Shock and Barrel (Paul Reubens, Catherine O'Hara, Danny Elfman), the unholy trio who work for the dreadful Mr. Oogie Boogie (Ken Page); and, last but not least, gentle and compassionate Sally (Catherine O'Hara), who cares for Jack and so badly wants to help him find whatever it is he's looking for. Intriguing characters for a highly original story, imaginatively drawn and presented with care and an expertise that really makes this one work. Another element that sells it is the engaging score and original songs by Danny Elfman (who also supplies Jack's singing voice). And Selick uses the music wisely to create an appropriate atmosphere and mood conducive to the storyline. The songs, especially, are haunting, hypnotic, upbeat and theatrical, and combined with the magic of the splendid visual content, helps set the tone for a rich and thoroughly entertaining experience. The supporting cast includes (the voices of) Ed Ivory (Santa), Susan McBride (Big Witch), Debi Durst (Corpse Kid/Corpse Mother/Small Witch), Greg Proops (Harlequin Demon/Devil/Sax Player), Kerry Katz (Man Under Stairs/Vampire/Corpse Father), Randy Crenshaw (Mr. Hyde/Behemoth/Vampire), Sherwood Ball (Mummy/ Vampire), Carmen Twillie (Undersea Gal/Man Under the Stairs) and Glenn Waters (Wolfman). There's a decidedly dark side to this film that may be disturbing to younger viewers, but for those to whom the monster-in-the-closet no longer appears, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is good for TWO of your favorite holidays (or actually, for any time of the year, for that matter). Unique, to say the least, this is a fun foray into fantasy that can be enjoyed time and again. The story, the characters, the images, the songs; it's all magic. It is, in fact, the magic of the movies. Tim Burton style.
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Summary: A real masterpiece
Review: Marvelous music and delightful entertainment. The kids will love it. You can't go wrong with this one.
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Summary: spectacular movie
Review: This film is quite possibly on of the most creative movies ever. dazziling songs just add to the effect of this wonderful story. Danny Elfman is one of the most talented people around, not only did he do the voice of jack but he also did all of the music as well as some other minor roles in the film. Over all i will give this film ***** it deserved every one of them and will be a classic holiday movie for years to come.
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Summary: What a Story
Review: This will be one of the Christmas classics in your house. This movie delivers the meaning of Christmas with romance and a little thriller. This is a movie your kids will watch over and over again. Now lets not forget the special features. The behind the scenes footage is phenominal. The featurettes were interesting, and the deleted scenes were so funny you'll laugh your head off.(literaly) This is a great buy for any kid above 5. Go ahead, laugh your head off. Idare you.
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Summary: It's ours this time
Review: Who cares if he didn't direct it, it's still Burton's baby! I'm a huge fan of the little weirdo, and this is another one of his greats. Too bad he didn't get to direct it himself because he was shooting another favorite of mine, "Batman Returns". Still, it can and will be counted as one of his films for one reason: It has his name written all over it (Especially in the full title). This was the first Burton movie that I actually paid attention to (With the possible exception of "Pee Wee's Big Adventure"). Now, in my teens, do I go back to the rest of them. I love all of Tim's movies (Even "Mars Attacks") and this one is great because it's a musical. I've always loved Danny Elfman's themes and caracters actually sing in this one (Danny himself sings some of the characters). Delightful holiday fun!!
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