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SummarySet in a 19th century European village, this stop-motion, animated features follows the story of Victor (Depp), a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (Bonham-Carter), while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living. (Warner Bros.)

Corpse Bride

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83
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Generally Favorable
7.7
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94% Positive
33 Reviews
6% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
Salon
A lush, modern valentine to old-fashioned sentiment, and to old-fashioned moviemaking, too.
90
Slate
The movie is so Burtonesque that it verges on self-parody--but it's fun and stunningly beautiful anyway.
User score
Generally Favorable
81% Positive
308 Ratings
16% Mixed
59 Ratings
3% Negative
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Jan 19, 2026
10
Max191
Uma obra que sinceramente,se tornou uma das minhas favoritas,com uma ótima história, personagens que você se apega, atmosfera envolvente e que trás conforto para mim,se tornou um dos meus filmes favoritos e sempre que eu puder verei esse filme,lindo filme.
Oct 26, 2025
10
chriss17eu
the best romance in cinema. in 2005, tim burton once again left his mark on animated cinema with 'corpse bride', alongside johnny depp, helena bonham carter, and emily watson. the film masterfully combines the gothic and melancholic aesthetic so characteristic of the director with a love story as sad as it is beautiful.visually, it is a delight. the setting is one of its greatest achievements: dark, elegant, and full of details that create a coherent and fascinating world. the stop-motion animation is impeccable, and every movement, gesture, or expression reinforces the emotional tone of the story. burton manages to make the macabre and the poetic coexist in perfect harmony. as for the script, it stands out for its wit. the dialogues are full of double meanings and wordplay that give the story personality and rhythm. however, although the plot is solid, its development can feel somewhat predictable at times, and the ending —while poetically perfect— leaves the impression that the emotional conflict between the main characters could have been explored further. the voice performances are brilliant, especially those of johnny depp and helena bonham carter, who give their characters a surprising warmth and humanity. the soundtrack, composed by danny elfman, fits perfectly: melodic, catchy, and full of nuances that enhance every scene. despite its short runtime, 'corpse bride' manages to leave a lasting impression. it is an ideal film to revisit on halloween, but also anytime one wants to enjoy a romantic story with soul, humor, and an unforgettable atmosphere. ultimately, 'corpse bride' is not only one of the best animated works of its time but also a demonstration of the balance burton achieves between darkness and emotion. a perfect film that lingers in memory. spanish: el mejor romance del cine. en 2005, tim burton volvió a dejar huella en el cine de animación con 'la novia cadáver', acompañado por johnny depp, helena bonham carter y emily watson. la película combina con maestría la estética gótica y melancólica tan propia del director con una historia de amor tan triste como bella. visualmente, es una delicia. la ambientación es uno de sus mayores logros: oscura, elegante y llena de detalles que construyen un mundo coherente y fascinante. las animaciones en stop motion son impecables, y cada movimiento, gesto o expresión refuerza el tono emocional del relato. burton logra que lo macabro y lo poético convivan en perfecta armonía. en cuanto al guion, destaca por su ingenio. los diálogos están repletos de dobles sentidos y juegos de palabras que le dan personalidad y ritmo a la historia. sin embargo, aunque el argumento es sólido, su desarrollo puede resultar algo predecible en ciertos tramos, y el final —si bien es poéticamente perfecto— deja la sensación de que pudo explorarse más el conflicto emocional entre los personajes principales. las interpretaciones vocales son brillantes, especialmente las de johnny depp y helena bonham carter, que dotan a sus personajes de una calidez y humanidad sorprendente. la banda sonora, compuesta por danny elfman, encaja a la perfección: melódica, pegadiza y llena de matices que potencian cada escena.a pesar de su corta duración, 'la novia cadáver' consigue dejar una marca duradera. es una película ideal para revisitar en halloween, pero también en cualquier momento en que uno quiera disfrutar de una historia romántica con alma, humor y una atmósfera inolvidable. en definitiva, 'la novia cadáver' no solo es una de las mejores obras de animación de su época, sino también una muestra del equilibrio que burton sabe lograr entre lo oscuro y lo emotivo. una película perfecta, que permanece en la memoria.
88
Boston Globe
Burton, who directed the film with animator Mike Johnson, has rarely been in brisker, friskier form.
80
Film Threat
A visual triumph, and also a work of surprising warmth. No small accomplishment for a bunch of cadavers.
75
Premiere
The Poe-esque story, the wonderfully twisted physical geometry of the characters, and the director’s signature sense of humor, combine to make Corpse Bride a fun movie, and one that breathes life not only into stop motion, but into animation as a whole.
60
L.A. Weekly
There is much clattering and clanking plus a couple of songs; some of the gothic-inspired, neo-Victorian visuals are quite arresting; and the corpse bride herself is, dare one say, surprisingly hot. But the whole thing just isn’t much fun.
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Nov 29, 2021
10
SrtaSaterin
By far my favourite film since I was a child. If you had seen this film where you were a child I recommend you to do it again, maybe you'll understand it in another way. Its kinda hard when you truly understand what Emily has been trought (before and after meeting Victor). Just an amaizing film, music and animation.
Apr 15, 2018
6
buzzspark
Beautiful film that's very aesthetically pleasing, but has too many problems that can't be easily overlooked.
Jun 30, 2013
6
csw12
Corpse Bride is good not great. Joyfully brilliant animation and wonderful music are unfortunately muddled by a boring plot and depressing and empty characters.
Mar 1, 2025
2
MzK
Müzikalleri sevmem. Çizim tekniği de yapım için uygun gelmedi. Vakit kaybıydı.
Feb 16, 2016
2
SEROJ
Characters are boring, the plot is nothing special and i think you shouldn't waste your time on this overrated animation. I wouldn't watch it again - 3/10
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  • Warner Bros.
  • Tim Burton Productions
  • Laika Entertainment
  • Patalex Productions
Sep 16, 2005
1 h 17 m
PG
Loving You Is Like Loving The Dead
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Annie Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA)
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
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