Tim Burton's Corpse Bride [Blu-ray] [2005]

As if his name being part of the official title wasn't enough, one look at this world of the dead will assure you this IS in fact a Tim Burton movie! While it doesn't have QUITE the charm of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' Corpse Bride does succeed in having a happy little place in the world. That's not to put the movie down- I just enjoyed 'Nightmare' more. Corpse Bride's characters are split perfectly down the middle- dead and alive. In the world of the living, the timeframe is set during a depression where colors are drab and characters have no real life to them. In stark contrast is the realm of the dead where EVERYONE has color and life (so to speak)! The Corpse Bride herself is quite comical- fully aware of her fate but giggling all the way, she seems to enjoy being a newlywed even though its not meant to be. Johnny Depp again delivers exceptional voicework, showing once more how he can simply BECOME a character and cease to be Johnny. Other than being far too short, I have nothing bad to say about this little movie. I saw it in theaters, and now I have it on Bluray. Couldn't really be happier!

ok, just call me a big kid at heart but i loved this film & have seen it many times in the theatre & on dvd. tim burton has always made amusing films but this one ranks right up there with nightmare before christmas in my opinion. i wish this film were longer than 72 minutes but that's just small potatoes. the lead characters are likable in that genuine but quirky way that only tim burton can visualize. corpse bride even makes the viewer sympathize with the deceased young woman rather than the actual bride to be. at times even a bit heartfelt or touching, corpse bride manages to appeal to a wide variety of film-goers. the stop motion animation is clearly a work of genius too. although the film may be a wee bit too scary for yuonger audiences, the bigger kids will love it. there are sheer moments of laughter, suspense, & even a shy romantic interlude to please the grown-ups. corpse bride shouldn't be missed. quite simply, there is no reason not to own this film.

My wife and I liked this movie. The only reason we didn't give it a higher rating was because we can't stand singing in movies. I know, it's for the kids. But, Coraline was great, and it didn't have any singing. After we fast forwarded through the singing, the movie was only like 35 minutes. Just like with Nightmare Before Christmas, this would've been better without all the singing. I recommend it just because we're huge fans of both Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, even though this is definitely not thier best. I highly recommend Coraline, Tim Burton at his best and NO singing. However, for the families out there with kids that do like Tim Burton's singing movies, I recommend Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sweeney Todd.

well, lets just say im shocked im the first to review this movie because I think it's one of Tim Burton's best! Johnny Depp couldn't have played a better job at potraying victor. The cast is extremely talented and the songs really tell the story and they are good enough to go out and buy the soundtrack! it's rare that you can get everything you ask for in a movie and in this one you can get everything. the extras in the bonus features are interesting to.

Great movie, not so much for kids under 8 they may not get the plot. I liked the songs, but not all of them. You might disagree. I loved the artwork that went into making this movie and I love the fact that you get to see it all in the bonus features! If you buy this movie you have to check them out to after you watch the film. I thought Johnny Depp did a great job at playing his character. It suited him. I would recommend this movie to any Johnny Depp or Helena Bonham Carter fan.

I bought the DVD because I am a fan of 1993’s "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Really enjoyed it. Bride did not disappoint but I do like "NBC" more than Bride. Where death is colorful & the real world was dark & bland looking. Shame it didn't do that well at the box office & I NEVER UNDERSTOOD why it never was a premium movie channel. Good voice talent. If you like animated films you should give this a chance.

I bought this DVD for my granddaughter, she called me and asked me to get her this movie because the one that I got her 5 years ago,, she played it so much that doesn't work anymore. So I got her a new one a Blu-ray I watched it with her great movie , good to sit down with your children or grandchildren and watch this movie.

Again, this is a must have for any Tim Burton or stop-action movie fan. The detail of the characters and background imagery are amazing. If you loved the Nightmare Before Christmas, then you'll definitely enjoy this. Even with the zombies, this movie is enjoyable for all ages. The only down side of this movie, is that the ending is pretty predictable once you start watching it.