Movie Review: Corpse Bride

Had been procrastinating to write this entry since I'm always busy mapling. However, today there is a patch going on from 12 noon till 8 p.m so will have a lot of time to write an entry. As I'm writing this I'm looking at the official website for Corpse Bride and I must say it is impressive.

Now listening to 'Tears to shed', one of my favourite song in the movie... very touching.
Well, the movie is directed by Tim Burton as you all know so I expected it to be dark (dunno what it means but dark is the word) and the movie managed to deliver it, in terms of its casting, the lighting, the costumes and the songs. I must say that this has got to be my favourite movie up to date... everything is just right, the humor, the plot, the songs... basically everything is just right and the story is original.

If I touch a burning candle I can feel no pain
If you cut me with a knife it's still the same
And I know no heart is beating and I know that I am dead
Yet the pain here that I feel, try and tell me it's not real
And it seems that I still have a tear to shed

If I touch a burning candle I can feel no pain
In the ice or in the sun its all the same
Yet I feel my heart is Aching
Though it doesnt beat it's breaking
And the pain here that I feel
Try and tell me it's not real
I know that I am dead
But it seems that I still have some tears to shed

This is the chorus where Emily sings... very meaningful... at least to me.

Cool stuff:
1. Black is used liberally in this movie... everything is dark and grey and black (creates a cool effect)
2. The songs are superb (musicals really appeals to me). Danny Elfman takes the credit considering he has composed songs for Tim Burton's movies.
3. The characters are all unique from the ultra skinny Victor to his fat and pompous mother. Never have I seen a movie where every character is unique in its own hilarious way.
4. Although the movie has a running time of less than 90 minutes, it manages to end well and with grandeur which is something difficult to achieve.
5. The skeletons look cool, yet eerie but the dog is simply adorable!

With a good script, a talented director, enthusiastic casts and musics that melts your heart... even a short movie can have a lasting effect on a person.

Rating: 4.5... I do not mind watching again