Review of Corpse Bride (2005) by Charlotte H — 28 Feb 2016

'Tim Burton's Corpse Bride' delves deep into the social constraints of the 19th century, and is overly concerned with death, yet still has the ability to connect with children - this is a family movie in a class of its own!

That said, I would not recommend this to very young children, as some scenes may prove frightening; nonetheless 'Tim Burton's Corpse Bride' gives a positive outlook on the afterlife, presenting it as a much more upbeat and optimistic version of 'the land of the living'. As well as this, some of the key moments of the plot are sung, and others are easily missed, so this film requires a little concentration in order to understand the story.

Nonetheless, those over the age of nine should find this an enjoyable story, but this is far from just a children's movie; 'Tim Burton's Corpse Bride' should entertain both children and adults.

The story is somewhat touching, and highly original; this is not only a visual treat but a heartfelt and whimsical piece of art. This is like nothing you've never seen before! Story aside, the visual execution of the stop-motion animation makes it a classic alone. Hours of dedication can be felt in every scene, and the rarity of such films makes it even more special.

Everything you would expect from a Tim Burton film, and more!