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[Hime Blue]

I find that Tim Burton's movies remind me of NiGHTS. It might be the magical, surreal, dreamlike quality, or the heart that is put in.

I just watched Nightmare Before Christmas today. Love.
"Jack is dead!"
"Hello, Oogie."
"Uh--oh--Jack! Eh... heh... heh..."

[The wise Kitsune]

You are right! But Burton's works are a bit darker than NiGHTS.

[Hime Blue]

You are right! But Burton's works are a bit darker than NiGHTS.

Truth be told, I look deeper into NiGHTS and see a lot more that could have possibly been made darker. The whole nightmare thing, you know.

*Back On Topic* Has anyone watched Corpse Bride?

[The wise Kitsune]

*Raises hand*

[NeoKairi]

I own all of Mr. Burton's movies that have been released on DVD, I have his autobiography, and a collection of newspaper and magazine articles related to him. 'Nuff said.

And I'm also patiently awaiting the release of Sweeney Todd. I love the musical, and my parents bought me the movie poster too. <3

[Zero-Shift]

Burton films and NiGHTS are similar in that they are very surreal, however I think the similarities end there. The biggest aspect of Tim Burton films that really sets them apart is the somewhat off-beat/demented sense of humor that often pervade the narrative. Also, NiGHTS music isn't composed by Danny Elfman for better or worse.

Another thing I feel I should mention is that not all Burton films are dark. What about Big Fish, or Pee-Wee's Big Adventure?

Personally, my favorite Burton film is a toss up between Pee-Wee and Beetlejuice.

[Kori]

I remember Pee-Wee! XD Large Marge.. now THERE'S nightmare fuel. @___@;;

Tim Burton does have a similar.. <i>feel</i> to NiGHTS, I do agree! But they are largely different, except for the nightmare potential. ;3 Beetlejuice, NBC, Corpse Bride, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow... love 'em all, and can't wait for Sweeny Todd!

It's kinda funny, because normally I HATE GORE and anything to do with carnage. Yet Sleepy Hollow makes me laugh.. O_o

[Icachan]

I love Tim Burtons movies, and should really make an effort to watch more of them... the only one I've seen and disliked enough to not watch it to the end was Ed Wood. I'm not even really sure what it was that I disliked with it, but it didn't do much for me.

[TRiPPY]

Yes, NBC always always makes me think of NiGHTS. The theme of the story, the characters remind me of Marens, the shape of Jack reminds me of NiGHTS, the christmas feel reminds me so much of the magic i feel when playing Xmas NiGHTS. I adore Burton and everything he oozes.

I just stick Jackle in the place of Oogie in my brain and sit grinning like a nut.

If NiGHTS was ever to be animated Burton would be the man to pull it off perfectly.

[NNR07]

Tim Burton's stuff has always reminded me of Okage: Shadow King and vice versa moar than anything (it's usually hailed by reviewers as having a similar style for NPCs), but, I do gotta admit, a Tim Burton NiGHTS movie is like... a Dream come true. It just works on so many levels 8D!

NiGHTS does remind me a bit of Tim Burton, though, and vice versa. Gillwing especially. He could fit well in a Tim Burton movie imo XD; .

[Hime Blue]

I just stick Jackle in the place of Oogie in my brain and sit grinning like a nut.

Gosh my oh. That's exactly what I thought when seeing Oogie's...uh...gambling tendencies.

And--I agree with everyone on that Burton would probably be one of the best to make a NiGHTS film. That would be an absolute dream come true (Pun intended!).

[Icachan]

That was exactly what the Swedish gaming magazine SuperPlay though in an article about games that should be made movies way back in 1999. XD They even mocked up a poster, and a kind of cool synopsis.

I think Josse has scans of it somewhere, otherwise I got the magazine lying about in the apartment.

[animejosse]

2001, actually. I have the scans. Somewhere... on my computer... *coughs* ^^; But yeah, that was the article that turned me into a NiGHTS-fan.

I love NBC and Corpse Bride, the former more. The designs and songs are love :3 I found a sorta-manga version of NBC, which was mostly a direct adaptation with a shojofied!Sally and no songs. I guess it was okay, but not something I'd recommend.

Beetlejuice is quite nice, but I can't believe no one has mentioned Edward Scissorhands. One of those movies that I've sworn to never see again because it made me bawl my eyes out ;_;

[NNR07]

Beetlejuice is quite nice, but I can't believe no one has mentioned Edward Scissorhands. One of those movies that I've sworn to never see again because it made me bawl my eyes out ;_;

Beetlejuice gave me nightmares. xD; . Keep in mind, I was barely 3 or so when I first saw it. XD!

Edward Scissorhands 8D! I rented it out but never got a chance to see it ;________;. I'm also doomed to think of Seinfeld whenever I think of Edward Scissorhands (kudos to you if you know why ).

[NeoKairi]

It's kinda funny, because normally I HATE GORE and anything to do with carnage. Yet Sleepy Hollow makes me laugh.. O_o

If you dislike gore, then are you really sure that you want to see Sweeney Todd? That movie simply features a mad barber who wants his revenge by slitting the throat of the guy that ruined his life, while his accomplice, Miss Lovett, makes meat pies out of the bodies in order to cover their tracks. It's basically rated R for the strong violence and the gore.

But I swear. Listen to the soundtrack. IT'S THE BEST THING EVER.

And I don't see why so many people dislike Ed Wood. I loved that movie. Plus it featured many scenes of Johnny Depp in a skirt. XD

[spinningcannon]

If you dislike gore, then are you really sure that you want to see Sweeney Todd? That movie simply features a mad barber who wants his revenge by slitting the throat of the guy that ruined his life, while his accomplice, Miss Lovett, makes meat pies out of the bodies in order to cover their tracks. It's basically rated R for the strong violence and the gore.

But I swear. Listen to the soundtrack. IT'S THE BEST THING EVER.

I'm glad someone besides me is excited over Sweeney!
I absolutely adored the musical also. Phenomenal soundtrack, you're right, and the actors/actresses played their parts perfectly (And I personally love Lansbury as Lovett! ). Although Depp does look quite promising in the role of Todd. Guess we'll find out come the holidays, right?
It does look quite bloody, yes, but I think it's worth seeing regardless. I'm very glad that Burton snatched up the title-- he's a master in his line of work, and I have no doubt Sweeney will be a shining example.

Question-- is there any way I can nab the musical on video or something? At the moment I can only enjoy it via computer. I'd love to get my hands on a television version or the like, if that's possible...

What's your favorite song from the musical, though, Kairi? My personal favorite (at the moment-- I adore every piece of music in the thing) is still "A Little Priest." XD That is genius, right there... both in the orchestration and the lyrics!

[NeoKairi]

Actually, I'm not too sure where to find a copy of the musical. I know that Netfilx has it on DVD, and my art teacher owns it on VHS, but other than that...
I should ask her where to find it. D:

As for my favorite song, it'd have to be "My Friends". I do hope they put that in the film, though.

[Kori]

Heh, you bring up a very valid point NeoKairi. XD But something about Mr. Burton's work makes it not-so-horrific, yanno? Thus the shock of enjoying Sleepy Hollow so much!

A sort of, "*heads fly* Oooh! So what happens next?" kinda thing.

... golly, I can't explain nothing today.. ^^; Oh well, yay for Sweeny Todd in any case!

.... *bought the NBC manga strictly for the Jack & Sally fluff* 8D

[viperxmns]

[NNR07]

Miss Lovett, makes meat pies out of the bodies in order to cover

... Yummy xD; *SHOT*. Sorry I had to say that.

I myself am not a fan of gory movies... but Sweeny Todd is still exciting me 8D! Johnny Depp as a homicidal barber... it just is awesome. On so many levels 8D!

[Kori]

O__________O

<3

*GLOMP*

[NeoKairi]

Heh, you bring up a very valid point NeoKairi. XD But something about Mr. Burton's work makes it not-so-horrific, yanno? Thus the shock of enjoying Sleepy Hollow so much!

I hardly doubt that it'll be like Sleepy Hollow.