Another big hit from the famed director Tim Burton comes the film Corpse Bride. A new mix of CGI and stop motion animation techniques, it marked it’s place in the film world.
The story telling of the woes of one man, Victor Van Dort (as voiced by Johnny Depp), and his quest to marry his love, Victoria Everglot (Helena Bonham Carter). The seemingly simple task gets off course through deception, a dark plan, and of course an accidental marriage. Whats any love story without wedding one’s non-betrothed.
The movie is told in hues of blue and grey in typical twisted, dark Burton style. Overall I found the animation to have been very well done, and in scenes that allowed the story to flow well. A movie I greatly enjoyed it is hard to find flaw, but it is also not a movie for everyone. The story line itself was dragged out a bit for the film to be longer, but it doesn’t go slow due to the soundtrack and plot twists added in.
If you are someone with a fondness for the macabre I would suggest this film, but if death and, semi graphic (as it is all depicted purely in animation) injuries, are not your cup of tea this movie is probably not the best choice for you.
Movie Reviews by Leah 