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It's strange that Tim Burton isn't credited as the director of this film because it's got his fingerprints stamped all over it, perhaps more so than any other film (he calls it his most personal). The film, being stop-motion, would seem to lend itself perfectly to the new 3D technology. Overall, the addition of the third dimension is a nice novelty but it doesn't really transform the film. It does, of course, look great, with the 3D mostly being used to add depth to the image rather than make stuff pop out at you. The film itself is a little overrated, in my opinion, but it is good. Its standout feature to me is its originality, and even in the 13 years since its original release there haven't been any imitators, other than Tim Burton's own production Corpse Bride. Many of the songs are pretty memorable and work excellently to further the story and add atmosphere. There are plenty of darkly humorous touches throughout, in the songs and in the visuals. The film remains quite disturbing for an animated flick, with the 3D making it more so, if anything. If you're a big fan, I'm sure you'll get a kick out of seeing the film in this new, shiny incarnation. Likewise, if you've never seen it, I would recommend that you take this opportunity to do so. But for the rest, the film isn't really hugely improved by the 3D effect so your opinion of it probably won't be altered much.
The summary
The Nightmare Before Christmas is worth seeing at the cinema, but the new 3D effect isn't particularly stunning. It still adds to the experience though.
