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Overview
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Release Date:
23 September 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
Loving You Is Like Loving The Dead morePlot:
When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(39 articles)
Writer John August Says 'Shazam!' is Dead (From Get The Big Picture. 6 January 2009, 1:53 AM, PST)
Cool CGI Film You Haven’t Heard Of: ‘9′
(From Screen Rant. 4 January 2009, 1:46 PM, PST)
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Tim Burton Does It Again! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Johnny Depp | ... | Victor Van Dort (voice) |
 | Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Corpse Bride (voice) |
 | Emily Watson | ... | Victoria Everglot (voice) |
 | Tracey Ullman | ... | Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice) |
 | Paul Whitehouse | ... | William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul The Head Waiter (voice) |
 | Joanna Lumley | ... | Maudeline Everglot (voice) |
 | Albert Finney | ... | Finis Everglot (voice) |
| Richard E. Grant | ... | Barkis Bittern (voice) |
 | Christopher Lee | ... | Pastor Galswells (voice) |
| Michael Gough | ... | Elder Gutknecht (voice) |
 | Jane Horrocks | ... | Black Widow Spider / Mrs. Plum (voice) |
| Enn Reitel | ... | Maggot / Town Crier (voice) |
 | Deep Roy | ... | General Bonesapart (voice) |
 | Danny Elfman | ... | Bonejangles (voice) |
| Stephen Ballantyne | ... | Emil (voice) |
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Rated PG for some scary images and action, and brief mild language.Parents Guide:
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76 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:PG | Finland:K-7 | Ireland:PG | Singapore:PG | Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Philippines:G | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:7 | Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:MG6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Brazil:Livre | Australia:PG | Mexico:A | Portugal:M/12 | Czech Republic:12 | USA:PG (certificate #42021) | Malaysia:U | Spain:7 | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Germany:6 (f) | New Zealand:PG | Sweden:7 | Canada:G (Quebec)MOVIEmeter: 
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The phrase "a murder most foul" is taken from William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," in which it is spoken (rather fittingly, considering "Corpse Bride"'s cast of dead characters) by the ghost of Hamlet's dead father. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When we are first introduced to "Scraps", he is in a wrapped gift box. When Victor drops the box on the ground and Scraps appears, the box soon disappears. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Town Crier: Hear ye, hear ye, ten minutes to go till Van Dort's wedding rehearsal.
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Treulich geführt moreFAQ
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In Tim Burton's dazzling Corpse Bride, both Tim Burton fan freaks (I was raised on Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice) and new inductees alike will find something to like here. The exceptional stop-motion animation (which has seen an upgrade since 1993's classic Nightmare Before Christmas) joins with top-notch voice talent (Depp and Helena Bonham Carter stand out here) and typically good score/musical work from genius Danny Elfman to create a wonderful movie-going experience. Yes, this is a movie for anyone - in fact, I think teens and young adults will enjoy it more than younger kids with its dark at times bold humor and fast-paced banter (particulary in the clever songs). NO, it is not as good as Nightmare Before Xmas, but it may be that it would be hard for any film to match that picture. As usual, Tim Burton is always at the top of his game when he sticks to his favorite formula - exploring the darkness of the human soul with off-beat humor. Well-paced and a terrific ending wrap up this well-crafted package! 9/10 stars - it's awesome.