Very disappointing...

the audience applauded

Nice effects though.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Sleepy Hollow continues the well-established collaboration of director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp. However, this film isn't as memorable or good as their previous endeavors such as Ed Scissorhands or Ed Wood. What is absolutely staggering is the cinematography by future academy award winner Emmanuel Lubeinzki(spell?). The cinematography combined with the use of fog and lights, and a stunning recreation of a gothic village is what truly makes this film special. Hauntingly atmospheric is the right word to use. The acting is good and the flow is decent but as stated earlier this isn't the best Depp- Burton union. But worth a watch.

Tim Burton combines magical fantasy, fairy tale-like romance, whodunit mystery and gothic horror to create one beautifully eccentric film. The story is based on a short novel in the 19th century, about a Headless Horseman beheading his victims in Sleepy Hollow, a small village in New York. Ichabod Crane, an investigator who uses his logic and reasoning, sets out to stop the so-called headless man. The film also adds vibrance and color to the story, adding more mysteries and shocking twists.The most thing I'm impressed of is the set. It's so hauntingly beautiful, watching it is like being in a dream where you're lost in a strange land. There's so much quirkiness in this movie, and it works. I also love the characters, they are given so much depth. Tim Burton's characters in all his films always have that outsider-vibe about them. We begin to know why Ichabod acts the way he is and we sympathize with him, even the real villain has a backstory on why he/she is so evil. The story is wonderfully told, and there are some shocking surprises, especially the villain being revealed. Well, in most mysteries like Agatha Christie, the least possible person who could've done it is actually the main antagonist. The villain just lurks around, we think he/she is just a tertiary character or something.I really love these kinds of films. Quirky and beautiful movies and strange but interesting characters.

Its been a while since I have seen a Tim Burton film that I have really liked, I don't think his newer films are as bad as everyone says they are, but I will admit that they aren't as captivating as his older works. "Sleepy Hollow" its definitely one of my new favorites from him, such a perfect film for this time of year, the atmosphere and the elements this film contains just speaks Halloween or October to me. I had a really good time watching this, even if its a bit flawed I would still say that this is one of the best horror films from the 90'sA bit dull at times and the exposition scenes can be too long, however, these minor flaws do not ruin the whole experience. I would complain about the special effects at times, but I know they are cheesy on purpose, besides, most of the special effects are pretty great.A really good tribute to Hammer and Bava, it has some really good performances, a great mood, fantastic atmosphere, some fun gore scenes and stunning cinematography.A great horror gem.

Come on. If it weren't for the names of the characters, including the Headless Horseman, we wouldn't have clue that this had anything to do with the original. A remake has to have something to do with the original plot, even if it's butchered. For God's sake, Ichabod Crane is a police detective!? He comes to investigate murders using forensic techniques. Katrina Van Tassel is a potential suspect. Remember that Ichabod, in the original movie, was the victim. So let's let that go. If this is just a period piece it's a decent movie. It is well constructed and has some really interesting plot development. The detective must wade through the provincial prejudices against him and try to solve the murders. I suppose most of the people who went to this film had never read the original, but it bothers me that the title and characters have any connection to that story.