It is finally the happiest time of the year. The air is crisp and cool, Halloween has passed and Christmas is soon to come. Thanksgiving is a great holiday that we all cherish. The great family traditions, the food that comes with it, and we can’t forget the Christmas decorating. However, we all know that Thanksgiving is a filler holiday for Halloween and Christmas. November is a time to decompress from all of our Halloween activities and a build up for one of the most loved holidays of all time, Christmas! So why not watch the perfect movie to put you in the festive mood, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas!
The main character in the movie, Jack Skeleton is the pumpkin king of HalloweenTown. He is on a journey to find something that he has been longing for. He feels that he is missing something and goes out searching for something to fill this hole. Jack discovers the holiday Christmas which jumpstarts his determination to create a Christmas of his own. The entire town aids in helping Jack complete his mission, while he must fight many obstacles in his way. Jack struggles in trying to hide his true self in order to fulfill his Christmas dream. With the help of a good friend of his, Sally, Jack finds what he’s been searching for this whole time..
The incredible soundtrack is definitely a highlight in this film. Its famous song “This is Halloween” written by Danny Elfman is one everyone has heard at least once. Despite popular belief, the movie wasn’t produced by Tim Burton, instead it was produced by the producer of Coraline, Henry Selick. The movie is an adaptation of Tim Burton’s story. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is the perfect family friendly movie to watch around this time of year.
Many like to argue on whether The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie. However it is literally the perfect film to watch between the two loved holidays. The “before” is in the title for a reason. The nightmare before Christmas is an action packed film filled with excellent Halloween and Christmas motifs. Tim Burton’s unique animation and creative style shines in this film. The film is a mix of stop motion and classic animation. The film utilizes great storytelling to show a great adventure, while incorporating great cinematography. The film’s satisfying stop motion and animation style mixed with an incredible loud color selection, makes this movie beyond enjoyable to watch. Along with the comedic elements of the movie which also makes it a perfect film to watch with your family. Anyone of any age can enjoy the humor and messages portrayed in this film. The small incredible details that incorporate both Halloween and Christmas into the film is what makes it the perfect movie to watch in November.
