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Sleepy Hollow is Treat for Tim Burton Fans
Tim Burton’s interpretation of American Gothic Horror is a treat for those who love his stylishly dark visions.
“Sleepy Hollow” starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci and directed by Tim Burton is my favorite movie to watch on a cold night. Of course, it’s most suited to Halloween, but I enjoy it any dark night. The music by Danny Elfman and the costumes by Margaret Atwood, two very creative and talented individuals, top off a beautiful production. If you’re a Tim Burton fan, like me, this movie is a real reward for the fans. Everything in it is payoff.
The costumes are all beautiful. Christina Ricci wears hand embroidered dresses and dons long blond curls for her role. Johnny Depp sports a somber pale look, without the malevolence of his Sweeny Todd role. Both stars are supported by an excellent ensemble including Christopher Lee and Miranda Richardson, who before being a New World witch was an Old World Faerie Queen in “Merlin.”
If you want to see a beautifully realized vision of Tim Burton’s then make sure to watch “Sleepy Hollow.” The R rating is deserved with all the blood in this gothic horror movie. Make sure you watch it before showing it to younger viewers, I’m not showing it to my kids. It’s a great one to watch for a thrill, both visually exciting and just scary enough. Let this fantastic retelling of a classic American story give you what you want out of a Tim Burton film.
