Favorite Tim Burton Film

[Scissorhands]

http://www.filmski.net/slike/automatika/dossier/106d.jpg
O.k.. so Tim Burton doesn't really do all out horror movies.. but I figured this is the best place for a thread like this.

I picked Edward Scissorhands (duh) but close second would be either Ed Wood or Sleepy Hollow.. speaking of which.. if anyone has a Suncoast video near them.. they've been doing a whole two for twenty dollars thing with DVDs. Last time I was there they had Beetlejuice and Sleepy Hollow, along with a few other horror flicks. The extras and shit on most of the DVDs are nothing spectacular.. but whatever.. its nice to see a good transfer of them.

And one other thing.. did anyone ever notice the constant black and white stripes motif that he has in all of his movies.. there's either someone wearing black and white stripes, spots, checkers or some object or thing will be black and white striped? Its pretty cool to look out for things like that in his movies.

[HannibalBEATNGU]

Sleepy Hollow, that's my favorite film of the 90's.

[MyersFan927]

The Nightmare Before Christmas was such a cute movie, all of us at home just love it. Burton's finest work in my opinion, from the characters to the story to the set design. I haven't seen it in a while, maybe one day I'll pop in the tape.

[boogeyman87]

Edward Scissorhands all the way. Great movie . Funny to see Anthony Michael Hall as the jock for once.

[MichaelMyers]

He has made so many of my favorite films that it was hard to decide, but I picked Batman. It was great.

[Thrillogy]

sleepy hollwo is classic. i love the way he did the classic remake and added a bit of twist to it.

[Creepingmouth]

Batman

[Icebreaker_8605]

Edward Scissorhands

[King Sly Joker]

If he had never directed Batman,which is the best.I would took Edward Scissorhand in a landslide...

[Michaeleon]

Though I know I should be wary, still I venture someplace scary!
Ghostly hauntings I turn loose...

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

I also used to watch the Beetlejuice cartoon show every Saturday morning. I remember having a beetlejuice lunchbox one year for school. Oh heck I even had a beetlejuice pull-string doll that spun its head around!

[RustyKitty]

It's so hard to choose,it's either Edward Scissorhands or Sleepy Hollow. Nightmare Before Christmas is cool to.

[Jackolantern99]

Holy shit. Burton directed Pee-Wee's Big Adventure? No wonder Large Marge still haunts my dreams...


Anyway, it's a tie between Pee-Wee, Sleepy Hollow, Beetlejuice, and Edward Scissorhands.

[MischievousSpirit]

Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Sleepy Hollow are my favorites on the list. It's SO difficult to choose just one. You know what I think would be awesome? If he directed one of the future Harry Potter films!

[halo thirty one]

since i like halloween (the day) so much, i went with sleepy hallow because i thought he capture the feeling of halloween so well in it. plus it's always cool to see casper van dien get ripped in two at the midsection. i like the other movies on this list too, especially the batman movies.

[Hall9ween]

It's a tie between Mars Attacks and Sleepy Hollow for me. Maybe Sleepy Hollow just about takes it.

Edward Scissorhands was also very good. Is he still on to direct the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? (I haven't heard anything about this in a while)

[BlackRaven]

Originally posted by MischievousSpirit
Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Sleepy Hollow are my favorites on the list. It's SO difficult to choose just one. You know what I think would be awesome? If he directed one of the future Harry Potter films!

Same ones that I was choosing between. I plumped for Batman in the end, as he took it to a whole new level.

I was dissappointed with Nightmare Before Christmas, but that was probably because I had my hopes built up for it.

And, yes, he is still on for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/)

Tim Burton's concept art (http://www.freewebs.com/charlieandthechocolatefactory/exclusivestuff.htm)

Directed by
Tim Burton

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
John August screenplay
Roald Dahl novel

Cast (in credits order)
Freddie Highmore .... Charlie Bucket
Johnny Depp .... Willy Wonka
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Helena Bonham Carter .... Mrs. Bucket
Ty Dickson .... Oompa Loompa
James Fox
Jordan Fry .... Mike Teavee
Garrick Hagon .... Denver Reporter
David Kelly .... Grandpa Joe
Christopher Lee .... Willy Wonka's Father
Missi Pyle .... Ms. Beauregard
Annasophia Robb .... Violet Beauregarde
Lance Smith .... Oompa Loompa
Harry Taylor .... Mr. Gloop
Noah Taylor
Philip Wiegratz .... Augustus Gloop
Julia Winter .... Veruca Salt


Also, have a look at this for an idea of a dark version of Wonka - The Fall Of The Wonka Empire (http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~art/SumWorkshop03/wonka/final.html)

[Scissorhands]

Wonka should be interesting.. but I'm looking forward to the second film he's releasing next year..
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[Beau]

My favorite is Batman. ;)

[fanatic986]

Edward Scissorhands is my favorite, followed by Batman Returns.

[Creepingmouth]

I've alredy voted for Batman but my second choise would be Nightmare before Christmas and my third Beetlejuice

[Moron86]

I voted for Beetlejuice. I've loved this movie since I was a wee one. Michael Keaton is amazing in the role, and the whole movie rocks. I love the De-Oh scene. The movie is full of great special effects and makes death seem cool. :D

Beetlejuice narrowly beat Edward Scissorhands. I guess it's the Winona Ryder connection, I love me some Winona. Edward Scissorhands is a great flick. Tim Burton's vision is very interesting, and I like every movie of his I've seen.

[Ravenheart]

I have to say Batman with Sleepy Hollow coming in a close second.

[LP~MyersFan~25]

Originally posted by King Sly Joker
If he had never directed Batman,which is the best.I would took Edward Scissorhand in a landslide...

Same here. Batman is my fifth favorite movie of all time. I love Edward Scissorhands too.

[Scissorhands]

Originally posted by Moron86
I guess it's the Winona Ryder connection, I love me some Winona.

That just reminded me of something funny.. Johnny Depp and her used to go out or some shit.. Johnny got "Winona Forever" tattooed on his one arm.. then they split up a little while later. Since Depp didn't want that crap on his arm anymore he had the "na" in Winona taken off.. and now it just says "Wino Forever" on his arm. :)

[Moron86]

Originally posted by Scissorhands
That just reminded me of something funny.. Johnny Depp and her used to go out or some shit.. Johnny got "Winona Forever" tattooed on his one arm.. then they split up a little while later. Since Depp didn't want that crap on his arm anymore he had the "na" in Winona taken off.. and now it just says "Wino Forever" on his arm. :)

Yeah, I remember hearing about that. That is an awesome tatoo to have though. lol. Who'd have that you could turn such a negative into a positive. :D

[Jackolantern99]

Originally posted by BlackRaven
Tim Burton's concept art (http://www.freewebs.com/charlieandthechocolatefactory/exclusivestuff.htm)



If that thing on there is an Oompa fucking Loompa, I'll have nightmares. I swear it. Eew..

[myersman88]

Willy Wonka Is Dark Enough Without T.B Doing It.

[myersman88]

Remember The Tunnle Scene In The Boa. That was scaryer than halloween.

[Soulless]

Sleepy Hollow

[the angel song]

such a hard poll for me! xD i was really close to choosing nbx, but i gotta give mah props to my johhny as edward. i adore that movie to death...sleepy hollow was another nice johnny/tim combo as well, and i'm just poopin' ta see how well those two pull of the 'willy wonka' remake x9

[Creepingmouth]

Originally posted by Jackolantern99
If that thing on there is an Oompa fucking Loompa, I'll have nightmares. I swear it. Eew..

yes it is supposed to be a Oompa Loompa

[Annie]

Talk about making a tough decision!
Hehehe.

I chose Beetlejuice over Nightmare Before Christmas because Beetle always makes me laugh my ASS off!

[Annie]

Originally posted by Jackolantern99
If that thing on there is an Oompa fucking Loompa, I'll have nightmares. I swear it. Eew..

Amen. Those little fuckers give me the creeps like you wouldn't believe. I'd like to shoot THEM down the Bad Egg chute.

[Spongerboy]

"A Nightmare Before Christmas" is a great movie. It has so much charm that when I'm watching it, I can't help but smile. The whole movie has so much heart and warmth all piled up in that story it's unbelievable. And to think... I only discovered this movie a few weeks ago, and it's already one of my favorites ever. Tim Burton has a way of making some really magical movies, and this one is my favorite.
For Halloween I got my girlfriend the original poem with the story book in wich the movie was based off of. I wrapped it in Christmas paper and wrote on it "Merry Halloween!". She loves the movie as much as I do.
It's awesome! What a story!

[TaddSays]

Edward Scissorhands. Still the only movie that can get to me. So sad.

[Cruel Intentions]

This was easy for me. Edward Scissorhands. It was easy for me because I'm a huge Johnny Depp fan.

[Mark Warner]

Sleepy Hollow

[HEcamehome]

Beetlejuice was always one of my favourite movies of all time. And it was always and probably always will be my favourite Tim Burton film. He is a god in the movie buisness. I love the rest of his films too.
And yes, Tim Burton directed Pee Wee's Big Adventure. I believe it was his first official feature film he directed. And Large Marge still gives me the creeps too.

[Bucky-lives]

my fave tim burton movie is beetlejuice. why? well for the song they sang at the table of course... "day-o..." lol i still get a kick out of that scene.

guys you're looking at large marge the wrong way. imagine her all dressed up for you running towards you chanting your name....
on second thought no don't.

[Name-less]

A tie between Edward Scissorhands and Sleepy Hollow.

[Myers22]

My favorite Tim Burton movie would have to be Batman, but Sleepy Hollow comes in close second. Both Batman and Batman Returns were good.

[NightmareMaster]

My favorite Tim Burton Film would have to be Edward Scissor hands, just getting off Jump street, Johnny Depp was ready to do something as far away from his television character as possible and this was the perfect role for him, Tim Burton created a movie that really pulled you in, for some you could relate to the character and how they are feeling and in others you were drawn to the love a girl could have for Edward someone who is trying to fit in with the regular stream. I am a huge Johnny Depp fan myself and love this movie.

[ShadowX81]

Id have to go with edward sissorhands. Its so sad how he is misunderstood. Plus I love that eerie theme music. However I still didnt get a certain part of it. Did Edward kill the scientist that made him?

[Scissorhands]

Originally posted by ShadowX81
Did Edward kill the scientist that made him?

No.. he just died of old age or something before he could finish edward.. I thought that too when i first saw it.. especially the shot with edwards scissors stabbing through the fake hands and Vincent Price's facial expression.

[Donnie Darko]

Beetlejuice
Batman
Edward Scissorhands


dont make me pic one favorite movie, im picking an era of his career.

[blicdh]

I am suprised that no one has mentioned Mars Attacks!.
Such a great homage to all the 50's and 60's alien flicks. Plus a whole list of A-star actors. Michael J. Fox, Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Martin Short. Very funny movie.
But in a very close second would have to be Edward Scissorhands for how dark that screenplay. It is such a sad flick.

[boogeyman87]

I already mentioned Edward Scissorhands is my favorite but i never said why. Jonny Depp was scary as hell in this. It was a gothic dark childrens story in a way. Which was weird to me but also interesting. Still this -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/boogeyman87/johnny_depp_edward_scissorhands.jpg

Still makes me go "wowwww he looks so much like Robert Smith."

[Blackesteyes]

I almost said Batman but i gotta go with NB4X, i never get tired of it and its such a great alternative to watching the fucking Snowman or some other crap at christmas. I love the style and characters and well just about everything about the movie, so much so im working on a Lock, Shock n Barrell tattoo.

[Scissorhands]

Incase you haven't seen it yet.. here's the movie poster for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.. notice the tiny ball at the top of Depp's cane is black and white striped. :)

http://lelievre.olivier.free.fr/image/charlie_and_the_chocolate_factory.jpg

[Silverpsycho]

Out of all of Tim Burton's masterpieces, I would have to pick The Nightmare Before Christmas because it is the best stop-motion film I have ever seen and the work that went into it is absolutely legendary. To me it is his most brilliant accomplishment. From the music to the characters, it is a timeless classic with a cult status.

Others I love are:
Batman
Beetlejuice
Edward Scissorhands
Pee Wee's Big Adventure

Even Big Fish was absolutely amazing and deserves praise. I also cannot wait for future films of his to come out like Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (I have been dying for this one too long) and The Corpse Bride featuring the voice talent of Johnny Depp (this is another stop-motion film as well).

I can truly say that Burton is a genious.

[Horror Kitten]

I like most of the movies on there, but I picked Nightmare before Chrismas. It was a very original idea at the time.

[freakyfairy666]

sorry but i just cant pick:
edward scissorhands
nightmare b4 christmas
corpse bride

[Mark Warner]

Three way tie between Planet of The Apes, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and Batman.

[freakyfairy666]

argh i knew i forgot one
the new charlie and the chocolate factory!!!

[Samhain1974]

Wow, you people need to be rentin some Ed Wood.

[Michaela_Myers]

I voted Edward Scissorhands, since that's like my favorite movie of ALL TIME, but a close second would be The Nightmare Before Christmas. I also REALLY liked Big Fish. I still watch Sleepy Hollow a lot, and Vincent. Omg, Vincent...

"And my soul
from out that shadow
that lies floating on the floor
shall be lifted
NEVERMORE."

Loves it. :)

[Michaela_Myers]

Originally posted by boogeyman87
I already mentioned Edward Scissorhands is my favorite but i never said why. Jonny Depp was scary as hell in this. It was a gothic dark childrens story in a way. Which was weird to me but also interesting. Still this -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/boogeyman87/johnny_depp_edward_scissorhands.jpg

Still makes me go "wowwww he looks so much like Robert Smith."

HOT. Wow, sorry, but I don't find him scary in the least. Never did. Mmmmmmm... Okay, I'm done. ;)

[Horror Kitten]

Originally posted by Horror Kitten
I like most of the movies on there, but I picked Nightmare before Chrismas. It was a very original idea at the time.

OOWW - I forgot to mention that "Mars Attacks!" is in close second.

Now that I think about it, although I like TNBC, I would watch Mars over it any day of the week. So yea, I wanna officially change my vote to Mars Attacks!

I don't know what the hell I was thinking yesterday :confused:

[Mark Warner]

Originally posted by Samhain1974
Wow, you people need to be rentin some Ed Wood.

I like that movie a lot, but it's in the middle when it comes to Burton movies.

[thetwistedsoul]

I had to pick Edward Scissorhands. hard choice but that would be my favorite, with Beetlejuice second.

[Draven]

Ed Wood....what a great movie!! i'm surprised it got only 2 vote (including mine) oh well.

[Nightmareman88]

Hard choice. I've seen Burton's films ever since I was Nine years old. And all of them either scared me or brought me interest to full enjoyment. But my vote goes for Batman, nothing more then a brilliant classic I keept watching ever since.

2. Beetlejuice - Now this is quite possibly Burton's most craziest film from what I've seen. Its another Burton classic I remember as a kid althought scared me at some parts then ;)

3. Nightmare Before Christmas - Oh damn, its been souch a long time I saw this film, it was great from what I remember. And Boogeyman scared the crap out of me when I saw him.

[PhantomPhart]

Beetlejuice.

Followed by Nightmare before Christmas and Batman.