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September 23, 2005
At the Movies: 'Corpse Bride' is creepy family fun
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
More than a decade after "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Tim Burton marries painstaking stop-motion animation with digital technology in "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride." The product of that union is a film that's wondrous, strange, poignant, and beautifully reflective of the director's distinctive, darkly humorous style.
| TIM BURTON’S CORPSE BRIDE |
 Director: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney Rating: Rating: PG for some scary images and action, and brief mild language Running time: 74 minutes |
His fans will be more than satisfied — much of it is visually reminiscent of "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands," two of his best films — and their children, who may only have been exposed to his work through this year's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," will be dazzled, as well. And at an efficient 74 minutes, the whole family can enjoy it together.
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