Set in a 19th-century european village, this stop-motion animation feature follows the story of Victor, a young man whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride Victoria waits bereft in the land of the living.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 30 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Based on a Russian folk tale, Corpse Bride makes for breathtaking viewing.
– Teresa Wiltz,
Washington Post,
23 Sep 2005
fresh:
Beneath the bone pile of allusions, Corpse Bride is a darkly enchanting fable in its own right.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
23 Sep 2005
fresh:
All too often, Tim Burton's movies feel like they're covered in flop sweat, as if he's trying too hard and worrying too much. By contrast, Corpse Bride is a cool breeze across the brow.
– Tasha Robinson,
AV Club,
26 Sep 2005
rotten:
They just keep going through the same things over and over again. The songs are forgettable.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
26 Sep 2005
rotten:
As fun as the film occasionally is, it just plays like a compilation of greatest hits.