The Nightmare Before Christmas
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- Synopsis
- Re-release of the Tim Burton-produced animated holiday movie in which members of a creepy village called Halloweentown kidnap Santa from cheerful Christmastown and Halloweentown's pumpkin-shaped hero Jack Skellington must save the day....
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- Starring
- Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix
- Director(s)
- Henry Selick
- Distributor(s)
- Buena Vista
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 76 min.
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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
