Corpse Bride
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: September 16, 2005
7.9
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HalfwelshmanSep 17, 2012
Corpse Bride is sweet and sincere, dark and funny, and perhaps the most technically accomplished and beautiful example of stop-motion animation ever. A great British voice cast fronted by Johnny Depp (OK he's not British but plays theCorpse Bride is sweet and sincere, dark and funny, and perhaps the most technically accomplished and beautiful example of stop-motion animation ever. A great British voice cast fronted by Johnny Depp (OK he's not British but plays the cripplingly shy young English gent Victor Van Dort well) and featuring Emily Watson, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Paul Whitehouse, Tracey Ullman, Jane Horrocks, Michael Gough, Christopher Lee and Richard E. Grant simply astounds - few directors other than Tim Burton would be able to command the respect of such an array of talent. Helena Bonham Carter blows all away however with her tender performance as Emily, the tragic character of the title. She's a compelling, rounded protagonist and Bonham Carter takes her characterisation in many directions, from child-like immaturity, to bitterness at her situation to eventual dignified acceptance of her untimely demise, and every emotion in-between. The contrast between the sombre, formal and grey world world of the living and the lively, colourful and free land of the dead is striking and effective - Burton has retained his go-to theme of not belonging in the world you are born in, and still has a unique view of death and a distinctive and individual use of cheerfully macabre imagery. In addition to the detail and expressiveness of the puppets and the energy of the animation (supervised by the film's incredibly talented co-director Mike Johnson), Danny Elfman's rich soundtrack and catchy songs, particularly the jazzy "Remains of the Day" and the rip-roaring "Wedding Song" breathe real life into the film. Though the film has much to say about life, death, class, family, love and loneliness, what makes it so memorable is that Tim Burton has provided us with such an entertainingly oddball piece of fantasy escapism. The world of Corpse Bride is a real pleasure to spend time in, and you really grow attached to the weird and wonderful cast of misfits, be they corpse or not. Burton's kookiness and abundance of unusual ideas can sometimes get in the way of telling a coherent, evenly paced story (most noticeably in his recent efforts Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows), but not so here - Corpse Bride is a pleasingly simple tale well-told, and characters and their performers are allowed to make a real emotional connection with the viewer. For a film manufactured using an archaic form of animation that seems to aim to actively reject reality, and which prominently features the reanimated dead, it's an oddly human, and miraculously heart-tugging experience, and is probably the most balanced and immaculate of all Tim Burton's films.… Expand
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dante_finnNov 22, 2012
Tim Burton carries on his dark, romantic tradition
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DanH.Sep 13, 2005
This was the first movie our two year old has seen and he loved it. It is visually stunning enough to hold his attention even during the less chaotic scenes. It is a wonderful gothic romance.
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R.DalviMar 26, 2006
Excellent animation. All the people look cute. The voices also are very good.
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ElizabethC.Dec 20, 2006
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are an awesome team.... I loved this movie!!!
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nintendoid13Oct 31, 2010
Well, I thought it was great but Nightmare Before Christmas was just a tad better. The songs were good, and the characters just gave it that Tim Burton twang that we all know and love.
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Trev29Jul 21, 2013
A story about the dead seems so fresh, alive, and beautiful. This is among Burton's best work. His brilliance for creating imagery and tone is why he is one of Hollywood's most distinguished directors.
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TonyG.Feb 5, 2006
if you truly love tim burtons style, then you will fall in love with this masterpiece. if you like stupid, commercialized, crappy, trendy,spoiled brat films like most people, then stay away from this movie. if you have a great imagination if you truly love tim burtons style, then you will fall in love with this masterpiece. if you like stupid, commercialized, crappy, trendy,spoiled brat films like most people, then stay away from this movie. if you have a great imagination and dare to go where most don't, then this is for you. extreamly creative, classic type story. if you get the dvd go to the extras and just see for yourself just how much mind power was put into this film. hats off, 2 thumbs up, 3 snaps in a circle to tim burton and his crew for making an instant classic.… Expand
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AmyC.Nov 28, 2007
This is the best movie that i have even seen, in my option it is MUCH better than the nightmare before Christmas. i do not understand why people are judging the two movies they are totally different. sure they are Tim Burton's movies This is the best movie that i have even seen, in my option it is MUCH better than the nightmare before Christmas. i do not understand why people are judging the two movies they are totally different. sure they are Tim Burton's movies but still you don't see a skeleton trying to kidnap Christmas in the corpse bride and you don't see a man marrying a corpse in the nightmare before Christmas. overall I LOVE THIS MOVIE… Expand
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ClausV.Jan 4, 2007
Stop-motion animation may be a dinosaur, but can still be technically superb. I didn't believe they used real puppets in this film. Very good plot and characters. Fell in love with the Corpse Bride -what a sweet, unselfconsciously Stop-motion animation may be a dinosaur, but can still be technically superb. I didn't believe they used real puppets in this film. Very good plot and characters. Fell in love with the Corpse Bride -what a sweet, unselfconsciously erotic darling! I would happily die to marry her and play four-hand classic piano without a score for eternity!… Expand
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PeterWhatAug 31, 2011
When I was going to watch this movie for the very first time, I thought it would be bloody awful. The movie flattered me: it's so beautiful, so full of content, and so carefully made! Tim Burton is yet to make a bad movie.
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kyle20ellisMar 31, 2022
This is not my favourite Tim Burton movie by a long shot, but I did find myself enjoying it. The animation is absolutely amazing with the dark bold colours and inspired visual ideas. The music is good too, it adds very well to the atmosphere.This is not my favourite Tim Burton movie by a long shot, but I did find myself enjoying it. The animation is absolutely amazing with the dark bold colours and inspired visual ideas. The music is good too, it adds very well to the atmosphere. The four songs are pretty decent, if nothing special. Remains of the Day was the one I liked best. The script is witty and deliciously dark in places, while the story is clever and fairly original, even if it drags slightly occasionally. The characters are wonderfully quirky and the voice work from the likes of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter is top notch. All in all, a beautifully crafted film, if not quite Burton's finest hour. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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RavenX301Apr 12, 2006
I loved this movie. Maybe not as much as Nightmare Before Chrismas but close.... Just watching Time Burtons films leave me with a warm loving feeling no matter how off beat they are and darkly twisted. Still, Why Johnny Deep? more than likly I loved this movie. Maybe not as much as Nightmare Before Chrismas but close.... Just watching Time Burtons films leave me with a warm loving feeling no matter how off beat they are and darkly twisted. Still, Why Johnny Deep? more than likly more of a sales reason I'm sure sense Johnny Deeps Voice for the charater has no bearings on the film. Thou I love Johnny Deep....for a leading anamation actors he's not much outside of 'ordinary'… Expand
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ArielGOct 20, 2005
I saw this one today and found it very amusing and charming. Not the best thing out there, but it was quite entertaining. Anyone who has seen Tim Burton's previous works will know what to expect from this one. The stop-motion animation I saw this one today and found it very amusing and charming. Not the best thing out there, but it was quite entertaining. Anyone who has seen Tim Burton's previous works will know what to expect from this one. The stop-motion animation was a lot more fluid than in "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Johnny Depp's voice was perfect as the main character. Recommended for those who desire to see something a little creative and different, but it might not be for everyone.… Expand
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KingdomH.Dec 7, 2005
I think the story doesn't suit little children. The animation and the character do, but some part of the story need adult understanding. Just take a look yourself, and you'll understand what I mean. Other than this is just magnificent.
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RobertcOct 30, 2005
An unbeleivable spectacle of animation. Burton combined the realm of "shadow/goth" with that of a "dreary heartedsoul" so well that I found myself covered in goosebumps during the first five minutes. The graphics were such that I felt I had An unbeleivable spectacle of animation. Burton combined the realm of "shadow/goth" with that of a "dreary heartedsoul" so well that I found myself covered in goosebumps during the first five minutes. The graphics were such that I felt I had been in 19th century gothic...wherever that place was....ni a previous life. (Maybe I was!) ALthough I say it would have had a more smashing effect without the cheesy music- I give it a nine outa ten. The bombshell of Burton's career!… Expand
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EricSSep 28, 2005
Corpse Bride was highly entertaining in that it put a fresh spin on a cliched story. The stylized animation was a joy to look at and the voice performances were for the most part performed well. The ending felt rushed but that didn't Corpse Bride was highly entertaining in that it put a fresh spin on a cliched story. The stylized animation was a joy to look at and the voice performances were for the most part performed well. The ending felt rushed but that didn't detract from a genuinely fun movie.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Jan 5, 2006
Its official. Johnny Depp is the best actor both on screen and off screen. He plays the role perfectly, and we didnt even see him in person! That guy is amazing.
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JeremyM.Oct 11, 2005
Great movie overall!!
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cute**angel**Nov 10, 2005
This fillm is so wicked cute angels rates it a ten out of ten and cute angels loves the song"Tears to shed" it made cute angel cry!
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BobNov 1, 2005
It was hot.
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JacobZOct 1, 2005
Complete style over substance. Visually stunning, but completely disappointing. Burton, and especially Elfman, with the music, could have done a lot more and a lot better. Still, the production design, and visuals, are all grade A, and for Complete style over substance. Visually stunning, but completely disappointing. Burton, and especially Elfman, with the music, could have done a lot more and a lot better. Still, the production design, and visuals, are all grade A, and for that, I give it a good score.… Expand
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DanR.Oct 1, 2005
Highly imaginative with a particularly wry script and technically fascinating in its use of stop-motion. I found the depiction at the end of the emotional connection between the dead and the living touching.
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KevinFNov 24, 2005
When I first saw the movie, I was very impressed. But time after thinking about it, it still was a good movie, but they should have used better then Johnny Depp and Emily Watson. Corpse Bride was overall a solid movie, but 77 minutes? The When I first saw the movie, I was very impressed. But time after thinking about it, it still was a good movie, but they should have used better then Johnny Depp and Emily Watson. Corpse Bride was overall a solid movie, but 77 minutes? The ending seemed very rushed, and there were times to have you guess, but it was kinda predictable. I guessed all the predictables, and a couple of cool lines to show in the movie. If Burton didn't just used "friends" as his voices, and took a better look at others, maybe it wouldn't have sounded so weak at times. Overall, a 7/10 sounds like the right rating. It's worth a look when it comes out on DVD.… Expand
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MichaelK.Nov 6, 2005
Wonderfully creative and a joy to watch!
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StarGirlOct 23, 2005
Amazing movies i loved it :D
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WallyS.Dec 6, 2005
The best animation of the year. Burton pulls it off once again and creates a majestic work, of inner beauty and of dazzling visual. A classic, Romeo + Juliet on gothic roots.
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CambriK.Oct 4, 2005
Awesome movie.
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ClintM.Oct 4, 2005
Ok, for starters, the movie deserved a solid 10. Then why didn't I give it that? B/c it left me wanting more! At 1 hour 20 minutes, the story moves right along and keeps you so enthralled all the way thru, that you don't realize Ok, for starters, the movie deserved a solid 10. Then why didn't I give it that? B/c it left me wanting more! At 1 hour 20 minutes, the story moves right along and keeps you so enthralled all the way thru, that you don't realize the tiime's flown by! The movie was in a word ... wonderful. Animation ... beautiful. Entertainment value ... unbeatable!!!… Expand
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kaylam.Oct 5, 2005
Very good.
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DanaM.Oct 5, 2005
Entertaining but won't win an Oscar. Good fun though my wife didn't care for it.
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sageelderOct 8, 2005
I*luv*this movie!!!!
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KelseyK.Oct 9, 2005
Wonderfull movie, although a bit drab a times. Although not a classic like Edward Scissorhands or The Nightmare Before Christmas, I think that Tim Burton did a great job on this. And Danny Elfman outdid himself on this.
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OlumideE.Oct 9, 2005
It was pretty good, though not as good as Edward Scissorhands or the Nightmare before Christmas. It just doesn't move the same way as those did.
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OrenK.Sep 16, 2005
Excellent - another brilliant Tim Burton and Danny Elfman stop motion film. I do have to say, it wasn't quite as good as Nightmare, but excellent all the same. Highly recommend it.
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CrokiSep 16, 2005
Incredible!! Tim Burton's animated movie is wonderful and magical, with the spirit of ''The Nightmare Before Christmas''
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GregMillerSep 16, 2005
"Bad! Bad! Gross! Disgusting!" Uh--yeah. It IS titled "Corpse Bride." I guess if you were expecting lollipops and puppy dogs you entered the wrong fairy tale, not to mention the wrong theatre. Great movie. Nice to see something different "Bad! Bad! Gross! Disgusting!" Uh--yeah. It IS titled "Corpse Bride." I guess if you were expecting lollipops and puppy dogs you entered the wrong fairy tale, not to mention the wrong theatre. Great movie. Nice to see something different come out of Hollywood. Burton is generally hit or miss, but his movies are always pretty, even when they are so-called "disgusting!" Go see it.… Expand
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MarieM.Sep 18, 2005
A wonderful movie! A classic fairytale with a very big twist. It wasn't really that gross-- even from a mom's point of view. I loved the way that the living world was grey, looking dead, yet the dead world was vibrant and much more A wonderful movie! A classic fairytale with a very big twist. It wasn't really that gross-- even from a mom's point of view. I loved the way that the living world was grey, looking dead, yet the dead world was vibrant and much more alive. The musical numbers were funny and enjoyable. Our viewing was filled with mostly adults, they loved it, and the kids did too.… Expand
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JoshB.Sep 18, 2005
I was naturally skeptical because Tim Burton's movies sometimes can be really disappointing. This is not the case.
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MaxL.Sep 20, 2005
Great animation, interesting story and captivating song and dance numbers. But the characters are not very developed. However, that's not a reason to skip this movie. Go see it. Creepy and entertaining and the end was quite apt. Short Great animation, interesting story and captivating song and dance numbers. But the characters are not very developed. However, that's not a reason to skip this movie. Go see it. Creepy and entertaining and the end was quite apt. Short and sweet...and creepy.… Expand
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JenniferM.Sep 20, 2005
Brilliant story writing, fantastic animation, and great voices. I found the song lyrics hard to understand, but that was my only complaint.
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PrattdaddySep 23, 2005
Ok, first off, the animation and art direction was superb. Seamless stop-motion, along with sets and visuals that dripped and oozed with gothic, outlandish color and flair. Definitely Oscar worthy for best animated film, and for best art Ok, first off, the animation and art direction was superb. Seamless stop-motion, along with sets and visuals that dripped and oozed with gothic, outlandish color and flair. Definitely Oscar worthy for best animated film, and for best art direction. Also, voice acting was excellent. There was not a single bad performance in the film. From Depp's nervous/humble demeanor, to Bonham-Carter's flighty and twittery performance as the Corpse Bride herself, the casting was spot-on. Also, Elfman's sweeping score once again matches Burton's mood perfectly. The only place where the film faltered, was the musical numbers. The opening theme "Glorious Day for a Wedding", and the number where bar singing Bonejangles tells the story of the Bride are great, but it's in the 5+ other songs including a duet with the bride's head-dwelling maggot and a spider, where you find yourself looking at your watch. The abundance of these less-than-stellar songs may bore some older viewers, unless you are just a die hard Elfman fan. But still, the best animated film in a long while, and more than likely, the film tha will steal Pixar's thunder at the Oscar's this year. 9 out 0f 10… Expand
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JustinM.Sep 27, 2005
The visuals in this film are stunning. Burton's stylized color scheme and fluid stop motion and motion tracking are virtually flawless. Fans of "Nightmare" will not be disappointed. The film is understandably on the short side and there The visuals in this film are stunning. Burton's stylized color scheme and fluid stop motion and motion tracking are virtually flawless. Fans of "Nightmare" will not be disappointed. The film is understandably on the short side and there seemed to be a few too many musical numbers. Overall, the story is decent and the execution is compelling. Worth a watch.… Expand
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MarcoA.Sep 27, 2005
I like it for some reason.
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GregL.Sep 27, 2005
Years ago, Danny Elfman's former band (Oingo Boingo) released an album entitled "Dead Man's Party". He must have LOVED doing the music for this film.
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SammyZeeJan 1, 2006
I've always thought that Tim Burton was great. And now he's back for another movie. I'm giving this an 8 instead of a 10 becuase it's not only a movie for little kids, the animation is but if you watch it there was a I've always thought that Tim Burton was great. And now he's back for another movie. I'm giving this an 8 instead of a 10 becuase it's not only a movie for little kids, the animation is but if you watch it there was a deeper meaning.… Expand
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KevinHOct 22, 2006
It's no Nightmare Before Christmas, but a great movie regardless.
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DanC.Jan 4, 2006
Visually is a sublime, but the plot is really predictable and boring.
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KodeeD.Jan 9, 2006
I loved this movie. You gotta LOVE Johnny!
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DeannaHAug 3, 2007
A really good movie i like it a lot. I like Johnny Depp a lot!!!
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DevonSApr 27, 2008
Who would've thought that the love story of a timid man and a corpse would touch our hearts?
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DonnaS.Nov 11, 2005
A wonderful, well-thought out, almost dreamlike piece of animation. Tim Burton never fails to produce stunning stop-go motion pieces that are a delight to the eyes! The musical score was a fantastic compliment to a stunning achievement of A wonderful, well-thought out, almost dreamlike piece of animation. Tim Burton never fails to produce stunning stop-go motion pieces that are a delight to the eyes! The musical score was a fantastic compliment to a stunning achievement of cinema. See if for the characters tales and for the general feel good factor that accompanys all of Tim Burtons masterpieces!!… Expand
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BitBurnNov 20, 2005
It was a joy to watch. Cute animation, magical creatures, good storyline, heart-felt all over.
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GregF.Dec 25, 2005
I giveing it a 10 because tim burton has out done him self this time hey always has a way of toping every flim he has ever done and he gose above and beond the call on this one.
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KeatonK.Oct 25, 2005
Joyfully brilliant animation and terrific performances are unfortunately muddled by a thematically confusing plot and mediocre music.
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RobSep 11, 2005
Oscar definitely needs to pay this film a visit! The best stop motion animation ever in cinema!
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ColinGSep 16, 2005
This is the best stop animation movie since a Nightmare before Christmas. If you enjoyed Tim B's animation and imagery style, you will not be disappointed. Don't miss out seeing this in the theatre. It's a real treat. Thanks This is the best stop animation movie since a Nightmare before Christmas. If you enjoyed Tim B's animation and imagery style, you will not be disappointed. Don't miss out seeing this in the theatre. It's a real treat. Thanks Tim B. for giving us this picture.… Expand
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SteveK.Sep 19, 2005
Superb. I wished it were longer, but it fit the story, which was inspired, surprising as it could be, and sweetly romantic. Sensitive and delicate are words that come to mind. I didn't it grotesqe at all, well not the dead people part - Superb. I wished it were longer, but it fit the story, which was inspired, surprising as it could be, and sweetly romantic. Sensitive and delicate are words that come to mind. I didn't it grotesqe at all, well not the dead people part - it was the living that fit that label. I went with my 3 teenager daughters, into a packed theater and mine loved it, the crowd gave moderate applause. See this in a theater - when it is on video it will take a good system to handle the blacks and subtle shades of grays. BTW, this is not an animation - it is stop action. And that makes for a different genre as compared to Shrek etc.… Expand
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CarlN.Sep 25, 2005
Tim Burton returns to his strength. Like Edward Scissorhands he comments on the shallowness of current culture in its inability to accept the stranger. And he shows how giving oneself leads to freedom and transcendence. Further the technical Tim Burton returns to his strength. Like Edward Scissorhands he comments on the shallowness of current culture in its inability to accept the stranger. And he shows how giving oneself leads to freedom and transcendence. Further the technical details of this production are revolutionary and the movie looks beautiful.… Expand
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KaimiSep 25, 2005
Ok first off to the person who said this movie was just plain wierd and creepy..What did you expect form a moive called "Corpse Bride" Its about a zombie for Judas' Sake. I found it to be entertaining and funny.
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MichaelL.Mar 14, 2006
Musicals are fun, Animated movies are generally fun. This kinda brought both together with a story lacking true conflict. It would be nice to see movies where men (animated or not) are not displayed as complete wusses. I found the dead bride Musicals are fun, Animated movies are generally fun. This kinda brought both together with a story lacking true conflict. It would be nice to see movies where men (animated or not) are not displayed as complete wusses. I found the dead bride hotter than warm-blooded one. anyone else?… Expand
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alvaroSep 24, 2006
A beautiful dark story, which amazing characters, and a beautiful ending.
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LaurenceS.Nov 16, 2005
This movie was really cool, the visuals were awesome, and I liked all the hideous creatures.
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KarlV.V.Nov 24, 2005
Wonderfull movie, it's made realy beautifull and thestory is really ogiginal too. Classic Tim Burton!
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D-SliceDec 30, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I myself am not a big fan of the Gothic style of Tim Burton's animated films. Rarely are there any shades of orange or yellow or any bright, non-depressing colors. However, I think Burton uses these different shades and hues as a metaphor; the living world contains most of the black and gray and the world of limbo (after reviewing the movie, I was surprised by the idea that the world Victor had been dragged into was limbo, rather than the world of the dead) contained more bright colors and happier characters. This film shows what love really is, not typical beauty and infatuation, but actually finding something in common with someone. The realization of the bride at the end of the film and her transition into the afterlife was illustrated very well. In short, this film is a nice love story and has an ending that isn't as typical as I thought it would be.… Expand
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TyranianApr 11, 2019
Corpse Bride is an excellent animation and probably one of Burton's best films.
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SpangleOct 9, 2015
Wow, Corpse Bride truly shocked me. Ultimately, what we got was a beautiful blend of Tim Burton's creepy gothic look, a Halloween-esque backdrop, and a wonderful meditation on love and marriage. Featuring brilliant voice acting from theWow, Corpse Bride truly shocked me. Ultimately, what we got was a beautiful blend of Tim Burton's creepy gothic look, a Halloween-esque backdrop, and a wonderful meditation on love and marriage. Featuring brilliant voice acting from the entire cast, especially Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, and Albert Finney, the film strikes many a chord throughout, but never ceases to be visually stunning. Honestly, this may be one of the best animated films I have ever encountered. The attention to detail and true visual splendor, is incredible. The final sequence may be one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in a film before. Just...wow. In addition, the music is stellar, but all things created by Danny Elfman have to be, no? I think that is a rule at this point. Overall, Corpse Bride is a wonderful animated film that is funny, romantic, charming, and magnificently animated and created.… Expand
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FreedomFightersJan 24, 2018
Sometimes, a good stop-motion film is what we need. Stop-motion animated films never fail to inject a much-needed "weird" charm and delight audiences with something more than just a traditional "kid's flick." Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" doesSometimes, a good stop-motion film is what we need. Stop-motion animated films never fail to inject a much-needed "weird" charm and delight audiences with something more than just a traditional "kid's flick." Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" does exactly that, injecting whimsy, weirdness, and dark humor in a film that's definitely quite enjoyable. With animation that absolutely pops off the screen, some nice music numbers, wonderful emotional scenes, and fantastic characters, "Corpse Bride" is a well-crafted animated film that overcomes it's slightly clichéd structure, occasionally groan-inducing jokes and sometimes-creepy character animation to become an enjoyable animated film. It's not for everyone, and I wouldn't advise showing it to a young child, but all in all, this is certainly worth checking out!… Expand
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lukechristianscSep 29, 2014
"Johnny Depp and Helen Bonham Carter are the best animation couple in a tim burton film". Tim Burton is like a book with gotham stories that seem strange at first you'll it as you get to know the characters also the story much better once"Johnny Depp and Helen Bonham Carter are the best animation couple in a tim burton film". Tim Burton is like a book with gotham stories that seem strange at first you'll it as you get to know the characters also the story much better once you see his movies. Grade A+… Expand
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Kai82Mar 13, 2022
A nearly forgotten stop motion movie. It is directed by Tim Burton, has its his style and tells a unique story. It is set in the Victorian era Britain and follows Victor Van Dort who comes from a nouveau rich family and has to deal with anA nearly forgotten stop motion movie. It is directed by Tim Burton, has its his style and tells a unique story. It is set in the Victorian era Britain and follows Victor Van Dort who comes from a nouveau rich family and has to deal with an arrange marriage with Victoria Everglot who is the daughter of an aristocratic family who lost a lot of their fortune / money. It is the standard arrangement that give one side wealth and the other side an upgrade in social standing. Luckily they fell in love with each other but a clumsy accident sets fantastic events in motion. I cant continue with more as it would be spoilers. It is an interesting story, with great ideas, full of fantasy and a lot of motives to enjoy and / or analyze. The title while fitting may be a bit misleading. The idea to use stop motion gives this a unique style. I did neither like nor hate it a first but it has grown on me since back then. Also it is a lot of work to create a movie this way. The time consumption is incredible and 1 day of work can only produce seconds of the movie. So I praise the efforts anyway as it is a lot of hard and dedicated work. Another strength are the voice actors. We got Johnny Depp as Victor Van Dort, Emily Watson as Victoria Everglot and Helena Bonhan Carter as Emily for the main cast. For the support we have Tracey Ullman, Richard E. Grant, Albert Finney and Johanna Lumley. All in all a great cast of voice actors. Then I must mention director Tim Burton who is famous for his unique movies. He does a really fine job here and I say this is one of his underappreciated movies. This is a fitting transition to the soundtrack. It is written by Danny Elfman and John August and full of good tracks. Overall I say this is a hidden gem. May not be of the highest order but still worth watching. Be warned a bit as some dislike Tim Burtons style.… Expand
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Parappafan1996Jan 13, 2015
The best animated love story to date, a beautiful animated classic and a must watch for Valentines Day or Halloween (I guess The Nightmare before Christmas ain't the only film with two holidays included)
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BitashNov 1, 2018
I just saw this again, forgot how amazing of an animation this was and still is. Timeless piece, never gets old. What a fantastic job they all did, the music is outstanding. I will watch it again
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LzrtagwinaBurneApr 13, 2016
The movie is set to quite a dark theme, which lifts as soon as Johnny Depp enters your life...I mean voices victor on the screen. It has the sort of humor that will make you have a little giggle even on the second watch of it....giggling onThe movie is set to quite a dark theme, which lifts as soon as Johnny Depp enters your life...I mean voices victor on the screen. It has the sort of humor that will make you have a little giggle even on the second watch of it....giggling on the third time? I'll watch & write another review tomorrow, as I really wanna know! The corpse bride (eye popping out, maggots on her face & worst of all she doesn't shower!) is dubbed pretty by my 'ladyfriend'.... yet she herself would rather not go out without her make-up on....not realizing her own beauty? Should I get her some Maggots? Please comment below, help?

So THIS story ends with a huge plot twist!! ** Spoiler ALERT**

- You fall asleep just before half-way & wake up near the credits
- You end up using your imagination on how the movie went or asking an attentive 'ladyfriend'

Dark, JD, Giggling, Drop dead 'gorgeous' CB, maggots - All THIS combined gets a SOLID - 'Meh'

10/10!!!

*Update 3rd time still a giggle, stay tuned for a 4th update.… Expand
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alejandro970Jul 4, 2020
This stop-motion achievement is a wedding out of this world and everyone is invited. If you are a good observer, you will be able to detect the various tributes and the best thing is that some characters were made almost in the likeness ofThis stop-motion achievement is a wedding out of this world and everyone is invited. If you are a good observer, you will be able to detect the various tributes and the best thing is that some characters were made almost in the likeness of the actors in the voice cast. Too bad something so good had so little footage.… Expand
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antonzhalobAug 4, 2021
В детстве смотрел, особо не понимал смысла. А сейчас пересмотрел и все стало понятно! Что мультик то не плохой, на 7 из 10.
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FilipeNetoFeb 22, 2018
This film, very popular during Halloween, tells a funny story which runs around a young woman who was murdered in her own wedding day, and that still hasn't lost hope of getting married. Directed by Tim Burton, has a screenplay by CarolineThis film, very popular during Halloween, tells a funny story which runs around a young woman who was murdered in her own wedding day, and that still hasn't lost hope of getting married. Directed by Tim Burton, has a screenplay by Caroline Thompson, Pamela Pettler and John August, and the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Albert Finney and Christopher Lee.

Tim Burton has a taste for strange and "out of the box" films, with unusual scenarios and bizarre characters. This is a well made script, with original ideas but functional, where everything fits as it should be. The selected voices belong to actors who usually collaborate in projects of this director, especially Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, director's wife and herself an actress of great vocal talent. None of them stayed behind expectations, having done an excellent vocal performance. The animations are very well done, using the stop motion technique, a lengthy process that, in this case, obtained a final result of high quality, which certainly benefited from the experience previously performed in "Nightmare Before Christmas". The integration of musical themes in the plot was well done, making us remember the tradition of musicals. The soundtrack, by Danny Elfman, makes here a very interesting result.

Despite being a animation film, is for adolescent and adult audiences, and blends harmoniously animation, morbidity, joy, music and romance. Worth seeing.… Expand
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EgeBerkSep 11, 2018
I have been watching the corpse bride for many years, but I have not had time.I watched most of the movies shot with the stop motion technique and it is definitely a technique I like, I like it.

one of the directors who makes it the best inI have been watching the corpse bride for many years, but I have not had time.I watched most of the movies shot with the stop motion technique and it is definitely a technique I like, I like it.

one of the directors who makes it the best in the world, and even the best director, tim burton is also my favorite director, director Edward Scissorhands' also is my favorite movie.

The world of Tim Burton is very different from gloomy gloomy but very beautiful when you enter the world that you are very impressed with it.

The corpse bride was a very emotional and meaningful film and you hardly keep yourself from crying, and at the same time you were laughing .

a very beautiful film has already written itself into cult films already, and you will enjoy it very much.… Expand
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meydianarizki21Nov 20, 2020
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride was one of the best animated movies I've ever seen. My mother and I are so happy that he made another beautiful and original animated film since The Nightmare Beofre Christmas because we waited for it for 10 years.Tim Burton's Corpse Bride was one of the best animated movies I've ever seen. My mother and I are so happy that he made another beautiful and original animated film since The Nightmare Beofre Christmas because we waited for it for 10 years. I'm glad to say that the wait was worth it. The Corpse Bride is a wonderful emotional yet fun story with heart. We had a wonderful time watching it in the theaters and we can't wait to go see it again this weekend. The visuals are so amazing that you'd have to go see the movie with your own eyes for its impossible to explain there perfection. The characters all look stunning and there are so many wonderful new characters in this movie that will keep your eyes glued on the screen. The voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Emily Watson are packed with fantastic emotion and acting. The score goes very well to the movie and the four songs that are performed sound wonderful. My favorites were "Remains of the Day" made me feel like dancing: it was such a jazzy fun song with the cool voice of Danny Elfmen. And my other favorite was "Tears To Shed" it broke my heart. Helena Bonham Carter sang that song with such heartbreak I loved it! The story is very entertaining and it has so much heart in it and Gothic like background. I loved the dialog some of my favorite lines were "Why Go Up There When People Are Dying To Get Down Here" and "Can A Heart Still Break Once It's Stopped Beating." But the most important thing is that this movie makes you feel less frightened about death. Death in this movie is a lot funner than living and the dead are always having a good time and partying that you feel like dying is not so bad. You should take anyone to see this movie if their paranoid about death it will soften their fears, Overall I strongly encourage anyone to go see this movie. I hope Tim Burten wins the Oscar for best animated movie this year. He truly deserves it! Thank you Mr. Burten for the Corpse Bride, Nightmare Before Christmas and years worth of your great films.… Expand
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SakataOct 6, 2018
"The Corpse Bride" is not as much an animated film as The Nightmare Before Christmas, but it has merits. Tim Burton manages to deliver a fun movie and learn how to develop the elements and resources at hand.
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All_ButTrU4Oct 11, 2021
Timeless dark classic that breaks traditions only to create new ones. The voice cast is stellar with ampt comedic timing . The animation is top tier.
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sebastianaliSep 8, 2019
Si bien la relación entre Victoria y Victor se pudo haber desarrollado muchísimo mas así como el antagonista principal, la estética me encanta, la historia esta excelente y encima solo dura 1 hora y 15 minutos. Eso si que es un logro.
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americanravenJul 1, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A heartwarming story; if you've watched and liked Coraline you'll probably enjoy this. It has a melancholic ending that teaches viewers that not everything will be perfect and happily ever after, and resolutions can take bittersweet forms. (Not really a spoiler but checked it just in case)… Expand
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ryanechoJan 14, 2021
Corpse Bride has it's issues mainly being cliché, predictable, and honestly not very rememberable. But it is incredibly charming, I love the underworld set-piece, the songs, and the characters.

My favorite part of the movie was theCorpse Bride has it's issues mainly being cliché, predictable, and honestly not very rememberable. But it is incredibly charming, I love the underworld set-piece, the songs, and the characters.

My favorite part of the movie was the animation. I really enjoy stop-motion animation don't get me wrong, but a lot the time you can tell that you're just looking at a bunch of stills and it takes a few minutes getting used to. However, Corpse Bride has some of the smoothest stop-motion that I have ever seen. You really can't tell it even is stop-motion.

All in all, Corpse Bride is a fun experience that I recommend checking out at least once.… Expand
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RobwinzApr 19, 2020
A decent gothic styled animation which has got some good laughs from start to finish from most of the characters in this movie. Also, the composer (Danny Elfman) does an amazing job as usual by making an amazing score for this fantasy andA decent gothic styled animation which has got some good laughs from start to finish from most of the characters in this movie. Also, the composer (Danny Elfman) does an amazing job as usual by making an amazing score for this fantasy and romantic movie. Finally, this movie has got a good story and it's got some amazing actors who play the roles of the characters throughout this movie and it's quite a fun ride.… Expand
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lovemetankedMay 20, 2020
A very good movie. 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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Melodrama12May 20, 2020
So good 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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PsychopathicTimJun 3, 2021
Corpse Bride was pretty good, not exactly something I would go back to today, but the animation was well done. I didn't really like the musical numbers that well though, but I do remember hating musical's as a kid so maybe I'm a little biasedCorpse Bride was pretty good, not exactly something I would go back to today, but the animation was well done. I didn't really like the musical numbers that well though, but I do remember hating musical's as a kid so maybe I'm a little biased that way. But now a days I don't mind musicals at all and actually really like them, and yet I still thought the musical numbers in this movie were bland. But it's a good time.… Expand
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SrtaSaterinNov 29, 2021
By far my favourite film since I was a child. If you had seen this film where you were a child I recommend you to do it again, maybe you'll understand it in another way. Its kinda hard when you truly understand what Emily has been troughtBy far my favourite film since I was a child. If you had seen this film where you were a child I recommend you to do it again, maybe you'll understand it in another way. Its kinda hard when you truly understand what Emily has been trought (before and after meeting Victor). Just an amaizing film, music and animation.… Expand
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Lyla081Jun 12, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a children's movie. The plot appears simple but the message is actually more nuanced - plus you have two heroines & one hero to root for (yes, life can be complicated & you do have to make difficult decisions sometimes). The stop motion animation & voice acting is top-notch. I enjoyed watching this movie again even after 10years.… Expand
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