Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Full Screen Edition)

Very cute movie, I enjoy it.

Amazing definitely watch again

Love this movie. Was on sale.

Such a good movie. We all love this one.

In the murkiest night the darkness wraps its shadowy blanket over all that is exposed. Such a night is a fitting moment for the glum tale of Tim Burton's Corpse Bride directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, which has its roots in Russian-Jewish folklore. The actual tale called The Finger received a loose adaptation by the three screenwriters John August, Pamela Pettler, and Caroline Thompson, as they made some changes while preserving the strongest themes of the 19th century folktale. Yet, the screenwriters delicately maintain the ominous atmosphere, which the two directors magically brought to life through groundbreaking stop-motion photography using, for the first time ever, a digital camera. Despite the story's morose and macabre content, it is an event for young and old, as it allows the audience to experience a dark, yet wonderfully poignant tale of love. The audience finds Corpse Bride situated in a time when rigid Victorian morality governs the upper class through strict control of emotions and low tolerance for any kind of overt behavior. In many aspects, these strict societal rules almost prevent a person to live life, as the only proper thing was to completely suffocate the inner feelings such as love. Strong Christian values govern the people and if over-stepping the social norms the consequences could be social rejection, which people of high status feared most of all. However, there is also a double standard emerging in the film, as greed leads people on to seek fortune and status by all means necessary. In the opening scene Victor Van Dort (Johnny Depp's voice) draws a live butterfly and then releases it into the open through the window. Secretively, it shows the Victor values feelings and the moments of blissful joy, as the camera follows the butterfly through a montage displaying people's obsessions in life. The first thing that comes into view is a number of clocks, all being exactly on time, as a man stands sweeping in unison with time. It lets the mind ponder the monotony of life that many might suffer when becoming fixated with time. Next we get to see people chopping the heads of fishes, which presents an interesting analogy to the Victorian time. Fish is a symbol for life and fertility while here it is being completely decapitated. In addition, the fishmongers do not seem to enjoy what they are doing, as they mechanically toss fish up in the cutting board, which again supports the notion of meaningless existence. The opening montage sets the mood for the rest of the film, which is dark, ominous, and almost ill. Swiftly the story hurries along, as the opening montage introduces all the main characters. Soon the audience learns that there is to be an arranged marriage between the rich fishmonger family Van Dort and the soon-to-be destitute aristocrat family Everglot (family name sounds like a word play with gluttony.) Victor is extremely nervous to meet his bride to be Victoria (Emily Watson's voice), as both are concerned whether they will love each other. However, both sets of parents brush the notion of love away, as both families see an opportunity to gain either fortune, or social prestige of a title. When Victor and Victoria meet each other for the first time all thoughts of worry in regards to whether they will love one another disappear, as Cupid's arrows simultaneously burrow itself into their chests. Yet, the strong societal rules forbid them to express their emotions for each other. Instead, Victor displays his newly acquired emotions for Victoria by stumbling on the words when rehearsing the wedding ceremony. His clumsiness becomes paramount to the level that the priest suspends the wedding until Victor can remember the wedding vows. In despair, Victor stumbles out Everglot's mansion of the repeating, stumbling, and stuttering the vows, until he finally gets them right and places the ring on what looks like a twig. However, it is the bony remains of a corpse who awakens when Victor places the ring on her finger. The voice of Helena Bonham Carter presents the corpse bride that Victor married by mistake. Meanwhile, the malevolently sly Lord Barkis (Richard E. Grant's voice) sees an opportunity to seize Victoria, as his own bride. It is a mesmerizing journey to follow Victor and his predicament of having married a dead woman while also trying to get back to the land of the living. During Victor's stay in the Underworld an interesting notion emerges that one should cherish the moments of love and warm feelings while alive. However, the strict moral codes by which the people live prohibits the people from fully discovering the true wonders of life such a love. The Corpse Bride is not Burton's best, but it is a remarkable tale with an important message that will both entertain and keep the audience contemplating several issues including the importance of love.

Tiny Tiny Tiny

I love this movie

To start I enjoyed the movie from its look, story, design elements and overall tone. A movie like this was worth it for me to seek out a special edition. VHS every once in a blue moon came with cool little additions like the lenticular (hologram) covers for "Independence Day" and "The Lost World: Jurassic Park". When DVDs were new it was a bonus to see 'additional special features' listed on the back that included commentary, making-of shorts and the like. Box sets like Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings", "the Matrix" and "Hellboy" introduced figures, models and busts that gave your DVD shelf and extra something special. Over time that sort of box set/special edition became a rarity. This "Corpse Bride" DVD is one that stands up with the likes of the greats I'd say. Cover: There is a sleeve which houses the DVD and the Book. On the front of the cover is a very nice Lenticular display which at first displays Victor and Victoria hold hands surrounded by the Burton-esque vines and plant work. Turning it (in traditional hologram fashion) reveals Victor's expression change as he now holds hands with The Corpse Bride and they are surrounded by various characters from the other world. Book: The book is quite a gem especially if you're one who collects 'art-of' books. The forward is titled "A Very Happy Engagement: The Story of Corpse Bride" and goes through the conception and early development of the film project. Though only a few pages long it's sprinkled character design, original Tim Burton illustrations and even a color comp from the production. The better part of the book is a storybook version of the film that take stills from the movie. However you will still find pieces of art and original storyboards strewn throughout the pages. DVD: ***TAKE NOTE*** As of now (when I am writing this review) Amazon does not currently list an aspect ratio under the details for the film. In most cases a special edition is always in widescreen or the original aspect ratio of the film ["Corpse Bride" was filmed in anamorphic widescreen]. Subsequently the additional sellers may not have the aspect ration listed. When I received my copy it was a Full Screen. I would have preferred Widescreen but upon checking the page I saw an aspect ratio wasn't listed. You may want to contact a seller if you have a Widescreen/Full Screen preference. Having said that, the DVD still packs a punch in light of special features. - Inside the Two Worlds - Danny Elfman Interprets the Two Worlds - The Animators: The Breath of Life - Time Burton: Dark vs. Lights - Voices From the Underworld - Making Uppets Tick - The Voices Behind the voice - The Corpse Bride Preproduction Galleries - Theatrical Trailer - Music-Only Track - Languages & Subtitles: English, Francais (Dubbed in Quebec) & Espanol (Feature Film Only). All in all, a great item to add to your collection especially if you're a Tim Burton fan.

As expected.

以前、レンタルで借りて面白かったけどDVDがリーズナブルな価格で出ていたので購入。笑える部分もあるけどラストはメチャクチャ感動した

Todo correcto

Fantastishe film, met een fijne ondergrondse boodschap.

i loved this film I very happy with the price and disk was In very good condition I will be buying from the seller again. thank you.