The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Critics' Reviews

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The New York Times: Janet Maslin
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 Full Review »
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Desmond Ryan
A treat at any time of the year.Read Full Review »
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
A feast for the eyes and the imagination.Read Full Review »
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ReelViews: James Berardinelli
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 Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Scott Brown
Flattened for years on cable and video, Nightmare has been resurrected in all its tactile glory.Read Full Review »
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