Corpse bride

  The film I'm gonna be reviewing is "Corpse Bride". The film was released on september 23, 2005. It was produced by Tim Burton and Allison Abbate, and it was directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton. The genre of this movie is stop-motion-animated fantasy musical film. The purpose of this movie is to entertain with its whimsical animation and music, explore themes of love and death by contracting the worlds of the living and the dead. 

  Main casts:

  Victor Van Dort, voiced by Johnny Depp: A shy and clumsy young man who is betrothed to Victoria Everglot for social and financial reasons. He accidentally marries Emily, the Corpse Bride, and must navigate the worlds of the living and the dead.

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  Emily, the Corpse Bride, voiced by Helena Bonham Carter: A deceased woman who rises from the grave when Victor accidentally places his wedding ring on her finger. She longs for love and connection, having been murdered by her former fiancé.
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  Victoria Everglot, voiced by Emily Watson: Victor's intended bride, a kind and intelligent young woman trapped by her family's financial struggles. She represents a genuine connection with Victor, based on mutual respect and affection.

 

  Something in this movie stood out to me, which is the animation and the concept. One of the most compelling concepts is how love can be found in such an unexpected place. The film explores this through the story of Victor Van Dort, who accidentally married a deceased woman, Emily, the Corpse Bride, by putting a ring on Emily's finger while practicing his vows.

  This movie is absolutely bittersweet, and here's why: it uniquely balances love and death. The quote, "But first! A toast to Emily. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride! Tell me, my dear, can a heart still break once it's stopped beating? Hm?" which cruelly mocked Emily, evoked mixed emotions in me, such as anger and sadness. It's heartbreaking that just as she thought she would find peace in death, she still faced cruelty even in the afterlife.

 Ultimately, the film's emotional core lies in Emily's selfless act of letting Victor go, despite the pain it causes her. This sacrifice is further emphasized when she saves Victor from being stabbed, showcasing her profound love and compassion. It's a poignant reminder that true love sometimes means putting someone else's happiness above your own.