![]() ![]() He has demonstrated these techniques before in such films as "Edward Scissorhands," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and even the best Batman film yet, "Batman Returns." We must think for ourselves, figuring out nuggets of the plot on our own, without the projectors help. He has a knack for allowing an audience to become involved with his pictures. Burton never losses sight of his main characters, has a good idea about what he wants to place in film, and the special effects do not distract his ability to do so. The murder sequences are gory and violent, but never way over the top. Tim Burton's direction is focused and wonderfully observant here. One must see his performance and make up for themselves to even imagine what material the film's bad guy brings forth. Stating he stars as the headed horseman gives nothing away. The filmmakers are not trying to hold Walken as a secret. Ebert, but it isn't that hard to find this information elsewhere. For some odd reason, however, popular film critic Roger Ebert reluctantly refused to tell his readers the name of the actor, thinking it would give something away. The actor who brings him to life when his head is on is perfect for the role Christopher Walken. The Headless horseman is a perfect portrayed villain for "Sleepy Hollow." He is brute, oversized, and roughly textured with outwear. Ichabod soon meets Katrina Van Tassel, an innocent looking, self spoken young woman who may have some advice, as well as several secrets of her own. Then, after witnessing a victim losing their head personally, he arrives at the conclusion that a headless horseman is responsible for the tragic catastrophes accruing. They explain the legend of the headless horseman, who is supposedly causing the murders in their town. Once Ichabod arrives, the locals, including Lady Van Tassel (Miranda Richardson), Baltus Van Tassel (Michael Gambon), Brom Van Brunt (Casper Van Dien), and Reverend Steenwyck (Jeffrey Jones), greet him with eagerness. He accepts his duties, and travels by horse and carriage to the isolated village. The victim's heads have been sliced, in one clean sweep, straight from their bodies. He's rather concerned about his latest task, however, due to the content of the killings. Constable Ichabod Crane, a timid and but smart man played by Johnny Depp, is assigned to investigate a series of grizzly murders in a nearby town called Sleepy Hollow. The film takes place in the late 1700's, in New York. They make the film intriguing and visually stimulating. Both the design and Cinematography are some of the best seen all year, and deserve a hard earned Oscar Nomination. These elements contribute a great deal of success to Burton's masterpiece. Some of the visual credit should also be given to the film's Cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki, and the credited production designer, Rick Heinrichs. The way everything is presented, the trees look like something out of a fairy tale and the scenery represents deception in a mysterious wonderland, is what makes this production one of the years most captivating and magical film experiences. In the film, an adaptation based on a story by Washington Irving called The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, he captures the slumbering, creepy village of Sleepy Hollow with vivid details and imaginative description. "Sleepy Hollow" is the perfect kind of movie for his directional Midas touch it resembles the best of Burton in every way. It was two wigs, real Polish hair, so the weight of it and then my own hair pinned down to a wig cap, it was instant torture and there was nothing you can do," she says.SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999) ***1/2 Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, and Christopher Walken Director: Tim Burton Running Time: 102 minutes Rated R (for graphic horror violence and gore, and brief sexuality) By Blake French: Tim Burton is just about as good as they get in the movie business when it comes to creating an atmospheric world to inhabit specific characters. ![]() Marie added that she had to be "sewn into the dress" and couldn't sit (or go to the restroom!) during shooting.Īs for the memorable hair piece, she calls it "torture." Whatever it takes, just to get that picture." "I got a hole in my head from that damn wig! It's always worth it, no complaints. I have a scar from the wig!" she reveals in a candid chat. ![]() With the film's 20th anniversary next year, toofab's Brian Particelli caught up with the actress at this year's SXSW - where she was promoting her new horror flick "We Are Still Here" (in theaters and VOD on June 5). Tim Burton's then-girlfriend and muse starred as "Martian Girl," an undercover spy from outer space sent to infiltrate the White House while wearing one of the tightest dresses and biggest wigs we've ever seen. In 1996, Lisa Marie stole "Mars Attacks" without ever speaking a word. ![]()
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