The Nightmare Before Christmas Critic Reviews

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The New York Times | Janet MaslinAdd Critic to Favorites

This delectably ghoulish fairy tale, conceived by Mr. Burton as a full-length film made in stop-motion animation (think of the California Raisins on a dark and stormy night), has a clever visual format that keeps it streamlined and sharp.Read the full review

Variety | Todd McCarthyAdd Critic to Favorites

The dazzling techniques employed here create a striking look that's never been seen in such sustained form, making this a unique curio that will appeal to kids and film enthusiasts alike.Read the full review

Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

A feast for the eyes and the imagination.Read the full review

ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites

A visual splendor. Done on the cheap, this could have been a gimmicky, unsatisfying experience, but, as the result of considerable time and effort, it is an unqualified success.Read the full review

Entertainment Weekly | Scott BrownAdd Critic to Favorites

Flattened for years on cable and video, Nightmare has been resurrected in all its tactile glory.Read the full review

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