Terrific movie! Tom Burton did an amazing job in directing, and bringing a very looming and mysterious atmosphere and feel to this movie. I am not a big Jonny Depp fan, but he's brilliant in this very engaging depiction of the Sleepy Hollow legend and literary work, and Christopher Walken (one of my favorite actors), without uttering a word, makes for the PERFECT Headless Horseman villain! On a 5 star scale, this one gets a 5!
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This was an okay movie. The special effects/ costumes/ scenery are wonderful and the storyline departs from the original tale in some interesting ways that make the story a little less predictable and give it a more "modern" feel. These are the things we have come to expect from Tim Burton, so if you are a fan of his work you will not be disappointed. Although this is listed in the horror genre- I didn't find it at all scary. It was however a bit (unneccesarily) bloody, so I wouldn't recommend it for the younger set. Also, this "new and modern" version of the storyline has a big emphasis on witchcraft. I'm not a big fan of that... In this film Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) is portrayed as a forensic investigator in New York, who aspires to modernize the 18th century judicial system by investigating crimes from a scientific standpoint (rather than accusing and prosecuting the poor, those w/ a poor reputation or just anyone off the street). [I agree- it's a lot to swallow in the first 5 minutes.] His beliefs are not readily accepted- in fact they appear to tick off just about everyone in NY- so he is sent to investigate a series of murders that have been taking place in the remote village of Sleepy Hollow. Once there, he learns that the townspeople believe the murders have been committed by a headless horseman. Being a man of logic he refuses to accept this, instead insisting that murder can only be committed by those of flesh and blood and he sets out to discover the true identity of the killer.Read full review
Another Johnny Depp excellent feature
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Johnny Depp s character is very good at what he does.The other supporting cast members were convincing also.
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JOHNNY DEPP and TIM BURTON!!! A great movie pairing. Depps character was truly inspired. He is one of the few truly imaginative, innovative, fearless actors we have or I believe ever will have. His insight into a character never ceases to amaze me and the way he looks at the world leaves me envious of his vision! Tim Burton has a knack for making interesting films that are surprising in their depth and texture! Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman was a masterful piece of casting that paid off in spades. Is a great film that can be watched over and over again.
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