The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D (2006)

Synopsis: Tim Burton's beloved stop-motion-animation holiday horror returns from the grave in shocking 3-D. Originally released in 1993, its story concerns the residents of Halloween City, whose star performer, Jack (voiced by Chris Sarandon), is losing his enthusiasm for the big scare. While out... Tim Burton's beloved stop-motion-animation holiday horror returns from the grave in shocking 3-D. Originally released in 1993, its story concerns the residents of Halloween City, whose star performer, Jack (voiced by Chris Sarandon), is losing his enthusiasm for the big scare. While out wandering, he accidentally tumbles into Christmas Town, and he realizes he wants to switch holidays. His plan involves kidnapping Santa Claus, which sets in motion an array of plot twists and diabolical disasters. Danny Elfman composed the score and the musical numbers, and also dubs Jack‘s singing voice. Celebrity voices include Catherine O'Hara as Jack's paramour, Paul Reubens as Lock, and William Hickey as Dr. Finklestein. Obviously an homage to the cartoons of Burton's childhood--from the Rankin bass puppetoon Christmas specials like YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS to 1930s Cab Calloway-scored Betty Boop cartoons--this is a labor of undying love. Burton and Co. toiled for years to make everything perfect; the pre-CGI miniature sets are packed with intricate, jaw-dropping detail, such as bustling skulls and crawling bugs, which seem to leap off the screen with the addition of 3-D. The process actually adds to the depth of the story and provides plenty of ghoulish jolts, and while it's rich with nightmarish imagery, the film is still safe for all but the youngest of the kiddies. [More]