As fresh, engaging and original as it was when it was first released over 15 years ago,
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is a showcase not just for the creative work of Mr Burton himself, but also the directorial genius of Henry Selick. For while it’s often assumed that Burton directed the film, it’s actually Selick behind the camera calling the shots. The same Henry Selick, incidentally, who directed the equally stunning
Coraline more recently. That’s a film worth picking up too.
But it’s, with some justification, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas for which he’s best known. It almost feels like a timeless tale already, as Jack Skellington, bored of arranging his usual successful Halloween, has a stab at Christmas instead. As you might expect, things don’t go quite to plan, which gives Selick and Burton the chance to introduce a macabre set of terrific characters. And, set to some superb music from Danny Elfman, one of the more unusual festive fairytales goes about its business.
And for such a visually striking film, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas benefits heavily from high definition. The attention to detail with the stop motion animation is gloriously highlighted here, and with Elfman’s aforementioned music eating up the breadth of the soundstage afforded by Blu-ray, it’s a genuine home cinema treat. It’s also the kind of film that, as the past 15 years have proven, is set to be spun again and again. And this Blu-ray edition is unquestionably the best version of it you can have in your home. Whether you find it a Halloween or a Christmas treat, it’s strongly recommended. --Jon Foster
Product Description
Now more astonishing and spectacular than ever,
The Nightmare Before Christmas jumps off the screen and into your living room, immersing your family in the jaw-dropping splendor and mind-boggling fun of Disney 3D! Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Experience Tim Burton and Henry Selick's uncanny tale as it comes vividly to life right before your eyes!
Special Features: - All-New Blu-ray Exclusive Tim Burton Movie Introduction
- What’s This? Jack’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour
- Frankenweenie (Uncut Version) With New Introduction By Tim Burton
- Vincent – Short Film
- Tim Burton’s Original Poem Narrated By Christopher Lee
- All-New Audio Commentary By Tim Burton, Director Henry Selick And Music Designer Danny Elfman
- Behind-The-Scenes Making Of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- The Worlds Of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” – Halloween Town – Christmas Town – The Real World
- Deleted Scenes
- Storyboard-To-Film Comparison
- Original Theatrical Trailers And Posters
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