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Title: Sleepy Hollow (2000)
Format: DVD
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Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, and Casper Van Dien
Director: Tim Burton
Rating: R (Restricted)
Runtime: 105
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Review of Sleepy Hollow

The films of Tim Burton shine through the muck like a jack-o-lantern on a foggy October night. After such successes as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands, it should come as no surprise that Sleepy Hollow is a dazzling film, a delicious reworking of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Dark and moody, the film is a thrilling ride back to the turn of the 19th century. Johnny Depp stars as Ichabod Crane, a seemingly hapless constable from New York City who is sent to the small town of Sleepy Hollow to solve the mystery of the decapitations that are plaguing the town. Crane is a bumbling sort, with a tremendous faith in science over mysticism, and he comes up against town secrets, bewitching women, and a number of bodies missing heads. Christina Ricci, as beautiful as ever, is Katrina Van Tassel, the offbeat love interest who alternately charms and frightens Crane.

The film, while occasionally gory (as one should expect from a movie about a headless horseman), is not terribly frightening, although it is suspenseful. Both Depp and Ricci are convincing, and the art direction and production values give the village its harsh feel. Toward the end, once the secrets are revealed, the film does slow down; however, this stylistic horror film provides many tricks and even more treats. --Jenny Brown

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  • Posted on 2010-07-02
    Great for Johnny Depp Lovers!

    This movie is on my favorites list. If you love Johnny Depp, you'll love this movie.
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  • Posted on 2010-06-09
    One of My All-Time Favorite Movies - AND Johhny Depp!

    Simply put, the setting, the mood, the lore, Johnny Depp, Christopher Walken - all you need to make an almost perfect movie.
    The mood Tim Burton made with the always depressing and eerie New England setting back in the day will make you remember this movie forever.
    I love it so much I even bought the DVD and Blu ray versions just so I can always watch it in any medium.
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  • Posted on 2010-04-24
    Don't the Bluray! Buy the HDDVD!

    I have both versions of Sleepy Hollow after buying the Bluray I was hugely let down by the worse than vhs quality of the picture. I managed to find a copy of the HDDVD to download and the picture quality is a thousand times clearer. Find the HDDVD copy don't bother with the Bluray.
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  • Posted on 2010-04-22
    Heers Johnny!!

    Johnny Depp is in fine form in this Tim Burton reworking of the classic Sleepy Hollow Fable. Instead of the bumbling country boy Ichabod of the original story Depp plays a bumbling New York City detective sent to investigate the murders taking place in the Hollow. His scientific methods using strange tools and powders of of his own invention are useless in solving the case because as he finally realizes he is dealing with the supernatural in the form of the Headless Horseman played by a very creepy Christopher Walken. Christina Ricci is
    beautiful as Katrina Van Tassel and a perfect foil for Depp to play against.The supporting cast is also outstanding making the film a delight to watch.
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  • Posted on 2010-04-17
    Heads Will Roll...Need I Say More?

    Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci star in Tim Burton's macabre version of Washington Irving's very short story "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow." Let me say upfront, that I never have, and don't intend to, read the source material, as it looks boring. The script considerably expands on Irving's characters and moody atmosphere. The movie is very well directed by the Master Of Idiosyncrasy, Tim Burton (see "Edward Scissorhands," a bittersweet love story, or
    "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street," a stylish and operatic "Kill Bill" set in Victorian England). The performances in this movie are first-rate, from Johnny Depp & Christina Ricci right down to the child actor who plays Young Masbath. I love the tender moments in the film (when Katrina holds Young Masbath in her arms and when she holds Ichabod in her arms); those are my favourite bits. What else can I say? I'm very sentimental. The suspense is chilling, and the ending will shock you. When you think, you know what will happen next, think again. Very complex and intriguing gem of a film. I won't say more, lest I give away the plot. "Heads Will Roll."

    The special features are quite interesting, beginning with a Making of featurette, and exclusive cast and crew interviews, which are very thorough. However, I think Christopher Lee and Martin Landau should have also been interviewed, as their roles were very small, but significant to the plot of the movie. Also, I'm somewhat disappointed that some scenes in the trailer (and lines of dialogue heard in the Making of featurette) were not in the movie or included as deleted scenes on the DVD.

    I highly recommend the film. It's worth repeated viewings to fully understand the complex (but well defined) plot. It deserved the R rating, for graphic horror violence and gore, and a scene of sexuality.
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