
The CORPSE BRIDE
Review created: 08/14/08(updated 02/13/09)
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Corpse Bride, guided by a Russian folk tale about a murdered bride's love for a man who happens to be alive! Tim Burton roughed out a few sketches and gave character designer Carlos Grangel free rein. Screenwriters John August, Caroline Thompson and Pamela Pettler updated the story to Victorian England, and a talented cast signed on to do the voices.
Heading this list of talented actors is Johnny Depp, who brings a touching tenderness to Victor Van Dort, a timid man whose his parents (Tracey Ullman and Paul Whitehouse) arrange to marry him off to Victoria (Emily Watson), the daughter of the titled but penniless Everglots (Joanna Lumley and Albert Finney). Victor is so nervous at the wedding rehearsal the pastor (Christopher Lee) tells him to leave until he learns his vows.
In the forest, Victor practices by putting a ring on a tree branch protruding out from the ground that turns into a dead woman in a wedding gown and she quickly accepts his proposal. Whatever is Victor to do, he was getting to like Victoria, but The Corpse Bride, voiced by Helena Bonham Carter, has taken a shine to him and leads him unwillingly to the Land of the Dead! This is where the film hits its stride.
The best part of all is the love story. Victor is attracted to both women. In the guise of a family film, it evokes a darkly erotic obsession that would be a test for any filmmaker, and Burton aced it!
Very creative film! The visuals are amazing!
Review ID: 10000000008354125

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