The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)

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Director: Henry Selick
Actors: L. Peter Callender, Randy Crenshaw, Judi M. Durand, William Hickey, Edward Ivory
Studio: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Category: DVD

List Price: $32.99
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 495 reviews
Sales Rank: 91

Format: Ac-3, Animated, Box Set, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Original Recording Remastered, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 76 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.8 x 1.2

MPN: DISD057043D
UPC: 786936761276
EAN: 0786936761276
ASIN: B001AIRUOU

Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Customer Reviews:   Read 490 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars This is Creepy Christmas at its Creepiest   November 19, 2008
Anna Hawk (Sunny California)
It had been a while since I had seen this movie, but you could tell that the quality was much better! I had forgotten how funny and weird and wacky "Nightmare" is; then I remembered that it was a Tim Burton movie.


5 out of 5 stars Best Movie Ever!   November 18, 2008
Cody N. Spies (Tacoma, WA, USA)
Best movie ever! I loved this movie when I was younger and now my daughter loves to watch it too


5 out of 5 stars What high-def is all about   November 16, 2008
Mark Jeason (Warren, MI United States)
Superb. Unbelievable. Watch this Blu-ray version to see things you never even knew were in the move. Every little shadow and shimmer of light. Truly glorious.


5 out of 5 stars Perfect   November 16, 2008
Charles H. Mills (Camp Hill, Pa)
The clarity of the Blu Ray disc is unbelievable. Watching this on my Hitachi 57" HD TV along with my Sony Play Station 3, it was almost like I could reach out and touch the scenery. I am totally impressed with the sight and sound of this Blu Ray DVD. This disc should be the standard for the others.
Thanks
Mills



5 out of 5 stars Stunning quality   November 14, 2008
Wayne (Union City, CA USA)
A problem with the review section is that is does not differentiate among the many releases and formats of this movie. I have a VHS copy that I must have had for over a decade. Many of the reviews are for various DVD transfers. But the one I am reviewing is the Blu-ray version.

The quality and clarity of this presentation is stunning. I could not have imagined I'd be seeing the level of detail that is presented here. If I had to name a fault, it was so clear that it made me aware of just how much the models have improved since this movie was made. In newer movies such as Corpse Bride, there's an improved feeling of flow to the animation. In this one, characters such as Sally appear as cruder toys when seen with all the detail. But those details are all consistent with the intent of the production.

Once I got beyond the initial surprise of the Blu-ray transfer, I was able to enjoy the movie more than ever before. The contrasts between the sets for Christmastown and Halloweentown reveal the true artistry in a way that the limitations of DVD did not allow. The transfer shows off the true differences between stop motion and the best of computer animation in a way that leaves one with a feeling of awe.

I won't go into the details of the movie itself, since it's been around long enough that others have done so exhaustively. I don't know what criteria critics are supposed to apply to decide when something is one of the greatest movies ever made. But in my subjective opinion, this one ranks among the best.

If you share my view of the film itself, getting the Blu-ray version is well worth it, even if you think the DVD version is already impressive.