Rating: IMDb: 7.3/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Main Cast: Johnny Depp as Victor Van Dort (voice), Helena Bonham Carter as Emily, the Corpse Bride (voice), Emily Watson as Victoria Everglot (voice)
Directors: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson

Plot Summary:
Corpse Bride is a hauntingly beautiful stop-motion animated musical that tells a tale of love, loss, and redemption. Set in a dark, Victorian-inspired world, the story follows Victor Van Dort (Johnny Depp), a shy and awkward young man preparing to marry Victoria Everglot (Emily Watson) in an arranged marriage meant to unite their families.

Nervously practicing his wedding vows in the woods, Victor inadvertently places the ring on the skeletal finger of Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), a murdered bride who rises from the grave, believing they are now married. Victor is whisked away to the Land of the Dead, a vibrant and colorful underworld filled with quirky characters, while Emily yearns for the love she was denied in life.

As Victor tries to return to the living world and reunite with Victoria, he learns about the circumstances of Emily’s tragic death and discovers the true meaning of love and sacrifice. With its stunning visuals, gothic charm, and Danny Elfman’s enchanting score, Corpse Bride is a timeless tale that blends humor, romance, and melancholy in a uniquely Burton-esque way.