Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1465 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-10-02
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: Dutch, English, French, Portuguese
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 77 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
For those who never thought Disney would release a film in which Santa Claus is kidnapped and tortured, well, here it is. The full title is Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, which should give you an idea of the tone of this stop-action animated musical/fantasy/horror/comedy. It is based on characters created by Burton, the former Disney animator best known as the director of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands and the first two Batman movies. His benignly scary-funny sensibility dominates the story of Halloweentown resident Jack Skellington (voice by Danny Elfman, who also wrote the songs), who stumbles on a bizarre and fascinating alternative universe called ... Christmastown! Directed by Henry Selick (who later made the delightful James and the Giant Peach), this PG-rated picture has a reassuringly light touch. As Roger Ebert noted in his review, "some of the Halloween creatures might be a tad scary for smaller children, but this is the kind of movie older kids will eat up; it has the kind of offbeat, subversive energy that tells them wonderful things are likely to happen." --Jim Emerson

On the DVD:This Special edition is a must for all Burton fans with the biggest gem to be found on a DVD release--"Tim Burtons Early Films" which holds his first two works. Vincent is clear predecessor of Nightmare before Christmas using the same stop-animation style and voiced superbly by Vincent Price himself; and Frankenweenie--a B&W live-action flick--takes you back to early B-movie territory seen through the eyes of a boy. Added to these films is a great special-features menu including a short documentary offering an interview with Burton, which exposes the inspiration for this magical animation and presents the three-year task of making the "Nightmare". On top of this is an in-depth commentary by director Henry Selick and Art director Pete Kozachik and layer upon layer of "character development" offering an insight into the intensity of thought that went into making these animated figures real. You also get a great selection of storyboards along with the sequences they manifest into, deleted storyboards and an animated sequence with a surprise alternative ending. The menu is beautifully animated in keeping with the style of artwork in the film. With a 1.66:1 widescreen format and Dolby digital transfer this charming DVD is perfect for Halloween, Christmas and beyond! --Nikki Disney

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

Deleted Scenes and Animated Sequences
Behind The Scenes at the Studio
Storyboards and Image Gallery
Audio Commentary and Original Trailers
Languages: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Italian, Spanish
Subtitles: English, English for the hearing impaired, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Widescreen format 1.66:1

Synopsis
Tim Burton's stop-motion animated feature finds Pumpkin King Jack Skellington thinking the grass is greener over in Santa Claus's holiday. He marshals all his goblins and ghouls to take over Christmas, but alas--poor Jack belongs to Halloween. An amazing visual and musical feast that should be seen at least twice to catch all the kinks and quirks in the nooks and crannies. Academy Award Nominations: Best Visual Effects.

Customer Reviews

The Best Nightmare I Ever Had!
I remember seeing this film back in the 90's when I was a kid. It was Christmas Eve, and about 1 o'clock in the morning. I had stayed up specifically to watch the film and i wasn't disappointed. What i found was a whimsical film, dressed in typical Tim Burton stylings played along to another fantastical Danny Elfman score. The minature sets drew me in so much, that I challenge anyone not to be completely taken into the world that has been created for the film. The film starts ofF stronger than it finishes, with a slightly disappointing final act. Maybe the film is a slight case of style over substance. Overall though, a great film with wicked lashings of black comedy, and visuals which are pure Candy. Candy Canes, to be more specific!

An epic masterpiece.
I remember seeing this film the night before christmas when i was about 7 it freaked me out so much, years later I bought it on dvd and what a film. I usually don't like musically but this has a haunting feel to the film which makes it alot better. I think Tim Burton is a genius I have seen Ed Wood and his re-make of Charlie and the chocalte factory & there excellent. The animation to this film is incredible, the characters are excellent the story is very clever. It can be a bit childish but who cares.

I think the bonus features are really good, as it has 2 early short Tim Burton films which are very creepy. If you're interested in buying this film then my only advice is buy it. It's cheap and it's brilliant.

Nightmare Before Christmas
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is one of those wonderfully atmospheric films that has easily stood the test of time. It is as delightful and quirky now as when it was initially released. The stop-motion animation is superb and the dark Tim Burton Characters are perfect for the story. Danny Elfman provided the music and songs for this film and they stick in your head at first listen and you can't help but grin and sing along with subsequent viewings. The story is unique and fun and although it has a very dark turn to it, it is still fine viewing for children, although I tend to feel adults may appreciate it more. This is one film I watch annually (yes, at Christmas time!) as a matter of tradition now and I love it every time. A modern classic, and rightly so, and if you haven't seen this film you're missing out on a rare treat. Snap it up quick and enter it's weird and wonderful world.