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Sleepy Hollow
1999
Romance, Fantasy
1h 45m
The classic story of "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow" is brought to life by the gothic film maker Tim Burton. Johnny Depp plays Ichabod Crane, and to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel (Christina Ricci) he will have to brave the nearby woods, even though several decapitated bodies have been found. And then the legend of the axe wielding headless horsemen come together to make this movie. (imdb)
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Tim BurtonSleepy Hollow
1999
Romance, Fantasy
1h 45m
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Rated 20 Jul 2024
85
63rd
Decently fun (though not remotely scary) remix of the original story with some great visuals pulled from the silent cinema days. The story is rather muddled (they save most of the exposition for an eye-rolling villain monologue at the end), but the cast know what movie they're in and appropriately swing for the fences.
Rated 20 Jul 2024
Rated 10 Oct 2015
80
77th
Jeffrey Jones in a powdered wig is probably what set police off on "Hey this guy looks like he probably diddles kids let's look into that" OH this movie is good.
Rated 10 Oct 2015
Rated 04 Mar 2010
80
72nd
Sleepy Hallow undoubtedly has excellent art direction full of creepy grotesque buildings, characters and landscapes. It has a slightly humourous tone which prevents it from being a "edge of your seat" thiller/horror, which I find makes it even more enjoyable. Depp is superb as the brave, but cowardly, Ichabod Crane and Walken as the Headless Horseman was a really nice touch. I have to say, though, Christina Ricci's blond-dyed eyebrows looked bloody weird.
Rated 04 Mar 2010
Rated 26 Jun 2012
4
34th
CSI as done by Tim Burton while simultaneously butchering an old American tale. Nice work, sir. Christopher Walken's role is one of the few positives.
Rated 26 Jun 2012
Rated 19 Feb 2010
3
32nd
Raaaahhhh - Christopher Walken's only dialogue, which is still better than every other line uttered by the rest of the cast.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
Rated 05 Nov 2008
80
36th
Burton really knows how to make visually enchanting movies. Depp is pleasant as usual. Otherwise unremarkable, but entertaining.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
Rated 29 Jul 2014
50
43rd
I remember seeing the trailer and being less than convinced that I would enjoy this movie. It was a surreal feeling. On one hand you had this dated horror story, which stopped scaring kids before the industrial age. On the other you had Tim Burton, who at that point in time could do no wrong, with his wondrous and eerie visual style. I suppose he did alright, and 'Sleepy Hollow' wasn't exactly bad, which can be said about most of his subsequent offerings. But it just wasn't the same after that.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
Rated 30 Jan 2012
69
54th
How can people hate this? It's so much fun!
Rated 30 Jan 2012
Rated 30 Oct 2010
92
86th
Very satisfying gothic mood piece (not really a horror film as it has been billed). Depp is great fun as Ichabod Crane, perfecting the oddball eccentric persona which would define him in the 00's. Ricci is also fine in an unusally "normal" characterisation, but occasionally seems ill-at-ease in the period setting. Dependable supporting cast of old British pros are in great form, and Burton succesfully evokes the mood and feel of the Hammer horror pictures.
Rated 30 Oct 2010
Rated 10 Jan 2010
67
73rd
Probably the tipping point of Burton falling into his own recycled material, but it's still entertaining enough to be watchable. Apart from Walken stealing the show with no lines it's notable how many Brit heavyweights are littered around in bit parts.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
Rated 13 Aug 2009
63
47th
Walken's casting is a stroke of genius, but beyond that there's very little magic to this adaptation of the classic tale. The set design and art direction are luscious and incredible (the film did win an Oscar, lest we forget), but the story never comes to life the way the sets do -- storytelling never was Burton's strong suit. Depp gives the type of performance we've come to expect from him in a Burton picture. He's always good, it's just starting to feel...pedestrian. So does this movie.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
Rated 20 Jul 2008
77
61st
A haunting, brooding, grotesque and twisted blood-stained love tale with a couple decapitated bodies thrown in. The acting defines this, with Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci as always turning in fantastic performances. Other than that, a little bit too average of a retelling of the classic headless horsemen.
Rated 20 Jul 2008
Rated 24 Aug 2007
55
28th
It does a few things right - the movie is pervaded by a deep, rich, creepy atmosphere, and the mythos of Sleepy Hollow is one of my favorites. Still, the movie just doesn't seem to go anywhere. Johnny Depp gives an oddly average performance, devoid of character, and the plot just seems to meander from point to point without much meaning. Plus, the comic relief is extremely inconsistent with the violent, dark tone. Tim Burton should have figured out what he was doing with this one.
Rated 24 Aug 2007
Rated 18 Aug 2007
85
94th
Fantastic 18th Century horror/mystery with super-rich environments, a scary over the top baddie and a pleasantly kooky scientist-hero.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
33rd
Not Burton's best, but Depp is the man and Christopher Walken is scary as hell.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
50th
Great set pieces and mood from Burton. The story isn't exactly cohesive, but everything else is in place.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
56th
Tim Burton is good, corsets are better. Grim's fairy tales are awsome. Shake and serve in a highball glass.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
43rd
Starring the creepiest looking tree you will see outside of a haunted Romanian lichyard. Needed more tree like an AC DC song needs more cowbell.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
45th
Good set design and nice atmosphere but long, a tad convuluted and of course; it changed the classic story ending. Unforgiveable.
Special bonus points: Mentioned Hessan mercenaries. Cool.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 25 Jun 2024
65
9th
I appreciate the visuals but this just doesn’t do much for me
Rated 25 Jun 2024
Rated 16 Oct 2023
50
36th
I think Tim Burton only read the title of the story, because this certainly is snoozy and empty. Christina Ricci gives a very wooden, dead-eyed, low-rent child actor performance. Depp emulates Jeffrey Combs a bit, which makes me want to recast this whole motha. The horseman is an especially silly/distracting choice. The set is neato. Wish Tim Burton made A Christmas Carol instead.
Rated 16 Oct 2023
Rated 01 Nov 2022
73
48th
This probably won't come as a surprise, but the best part of Sleepy Hollow is Johnny Depp's acting. For a period piece, it was fairly easy to watch. If the run time was shortened and film was made to be a bit scarier, it would have been a decent movie.
Rated 01 Nov 2022
Rated 26 Dec 2021
1
6th
As long as my memory serves right, it was a nightmare.
Rated 26 Dec 2021
Rated 17 Nov 2021
76
72nd
All points go to Depp's Craven and Ricci's gothic lolita smolder.
Rated 17 Nov 2021
Rated 04 Aug 2021
50
37th
Good looking film, fun score. I liked when Johnny Depp got pelted in the face with a pumpkin.
Rated 04 Aug 2021
Rated 07 Jun 2021
60
25th
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Rated 07 Jun 2021
Rated 28 Mar 2021
100
0th
The last version of this film i watched was animated and somewhat disappointing. This version stars Johnny Depp and delivers a solid plot and lots of action. There are a number of gruesome scenes featuring the recent victims of the horseman but i found that added to the plot nicely. It keeps you wondering why the horseman is taking the heads from his kills and is there a reason for killing the persons he does? I wont spoil it.
Rated 28 Mar 2021
Rated 22 Feb 2021
80
69th
Lubezki'nin görüntü yönetmeni olarak 18. yüzyıl ve Burton'ın gotik misyonuna harika bir şekilde hizmet ettiği, Tim Burton'ın ise Sleepy Hallow ile başından sonuna kadar gizemini koruyabilen neredeyse kusursuz bir fantezi korku filmi çıkarabilmiş olması fazlasıyla büyüleyici.
Rated 22 Feb 2021
Rated 31 Oct 2020
74
56th
Lacks a certain coherency at times, but still works as light entertainment. Set design is top-notch.
Rated 31 Oct 2020
Rated 03 Oct 2020
75
75th
Very stylish. Something to get you in the mood for halloween and actually a solid murder mystery as well.
Rated 03 Oct 2020
Rated 14 Jul 2020
84
23rd
Tim Burton crafts a moody and atmospheric world of gothic horror that is chilling and otherworldly. The film's visuals are the best part of the movie, as Burton displays macabre scenes of gory bloodshed in this darker take on the popular Ichabod Crane story. Still, despite its visual flair, I found the film a little flat at times, and when you peel back the layers of its horrific storyline, the characters themselves are wooden and lacking.
Rated 14 Jul 2020
Rated 16 Oct 2019
4
23rd
Meh. Johnny Deep was not good in this. The story was a bit too hollow, and the movie takes itself too seriously without being deep or well made in any way.
Rated 16 Oct 2019
Rated 02 Nov 2018
60
23rd
Оценка - 52 Общая - 67 Нарратив - 4 Сценарий - 4 Постановка - 8 Целостность - 5 Монтаж - 4 Выполнение своей цели - 8 Флоу - 5 Жанр - 7 Культовость - 1 Реватчбл - 6 Личное - 6.5 Атмосфера - 9 Эмоции - 6 Актерская игра - 6 Саундтрек - 5 Синематографи - 7 Визуал - 8.5 Звук - 8 Продакшн дизайн - 9.5 Костюмы - 9 Гр
Rated 02 Nov 2018
Rated 17 Jan 2018
64
56th
What a waste to have Lubezki photographing a Burton universe and ruin everything with a poor fast-paced editing. With better editing and a +50% running time to do justice to Lubezki's work, it could have been a wonderful movie.
Rated 17 Jan 2018
Rated 09 Jan 2018
68
37th
Sleepy Hollow is a baffling work from Tim Burton. The visual aside which are obviously great. The plot is a needlessly complicated web. The mystery side of this intrigues but also distracts. And the horror aspects, while honoring the Hammer horror films of the 70s, are a little too reliant on atmosphere and not enough actual event scares.
Rated 09 Jan 2018
Rated 12 Nov 2017
40
44th
The epitome of mediocrity. There's nothing to love or hate about this movie, which in my eyes is somehow worse than something that is aggressively bad but gives you something to muse about. I was shocked to learn the movie is only loosely based on the subject material, seeing how bland and passionless it is. A far cry from Tim Burton's earlier, more inventive works.
Rated 12 Nov 2017
Rated 05 Nov 2017
91
51st
We expected, with this film, to see a highly stylised, very vivid and visually stunning piece, and we got it. It's beautiful to look at, but then, it's a Burton movie. Johnny Depp and company do well with what they're given, and what they're given isn't bad. What I would say the film suffers from, though, is the lack of a convincing emotional core and a denouement that feels a little tacked-on.
Rated 05 Nov 2017
Rated 21 Oct 2017
70
47th
Not really memorable (save for maybe Walken), but it's not bad. I probably wouldn't watch it again, but there's certainly worse ways to waste your time.
Rated 21 Oct 2017
Rated 12 Sep 2017
65
30th
Not the greatest Tim Burton film of all time, but I hardly suspect it's the worst. It's a little cheesy in places and Johnny Depp plays a marvelous Johnny Depp. However, the narrative is what is to be proud of in this film. Once Burton grabs your attention, he never lets go. The execution could have been better, but Burton once again proves his masterful storytelling power here.
Rated 12 Sep 2017
Rated 09 Jul 2017
70
50th
It's difficult to imagine any other popular director of the time who could command such a budget for an old tale and do it better than Tim Burton. Sleepy Hollow doesn't fully transfer the power of the original story, but the soul is there. Depp's timid and conflicting character holds the narrative together as plot and relationship development is blown past. There's many tone-breaking sight gags and some cartoonish CG, but the movie remains uniquely fun and Gothic, if not focused in its power.
Rated 09 Jul 2017
Rated 27 May 2017
75
85th
(Viewed on 10/10/13): It's neither as good as Irving's classic or the old Disney cartoon, but Sleepy Hollow is a stylish, elaborately produced gothic horror that marked the end of Burton's solid 14 year run. Shot entirely on magnificent sound stages, S.H is like an expensive Hammer film with its dank interiors, misty landscapes and its chilly autumnal mood. It's style over substance, but it's an evocative world that's brilliantly realized, even if Walker's screenplay is a bit routine.
Rated 27 May 2017
Rated 19 Sep 2016
3
24th
Some strikingly beautiful scenes here but it's mostly just a boring whodunnit. Not what I want from Tim Burton
Rated 19 Sep 2016
Rated 15 Mar 2016
60
29th
Tim Burton please stop.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
Rated 08 Mar 2016
82
85th
Johnny Depp is very good in the lead role. Depp makes some interesting choices for the character but they work. The script is interesting and the director Tim Burton sets a good mood for the film.
Rated 08 Mar 2016
Rated 24 Dec 2015
85
66th
Mario Bava goes to Hollywood
Rated 24 Dec 2015
Rated 05 Dec 2015
97
95th
A
Rated 05 Dec 2015
Rated 30 Oct 2015
75
64th
Quite fun and lovely! Tim Burton did create another wonderful world and the cast is funny and effective. Johnny Depp in a good performance and a good adaptation of the tale. Though maybe not Burton's overall biggest fan, this one earns him some new points in my book.
Rated 30 Oct 2015
Rated 23 Oct 2015
65
35th
Pretty wonderful art direction, but that is where the praise stops. Devoid of anything of interest and seething with "the weird." This is the beginning of the end for Burton.
Rated 23 Oct 2015
Rated 10 Sep 2015
30
19th
Dumb fun after a long, long day. It was entertaining, well-directed, and fairly well acted but it came across as a pale imitation of Coppola's superior "Dracula". Burton needed to let himself off the chain to tell this story properly.
Rated 10 Sep 2015
Rated 06 Sep 2015
95
63rd
Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy and romance and features an extraordinary cast of characters that dabble in the supernatural.
Rated 06 Sep 2015
Rated 05 Sep 2015
78
51st
A career definer for Walken.
Rated 05 Sep 2015
Rated 07 May 2015
58
51st
Fascinating fantasy with great atmosphere. Though the film would had at times benefited from more heartful director than Tim Burton. His wryness and aesthetics are enjoyable, but emotional range of his films start to repeat itself. But what time to complain, as this is one of my faves of his, and the actors are delightful. (I need to rewatch it too, it's been years since last time. Giving it kinda safe score till then.)
Rated 07 May 2015
Rated 11 Feb 2015
70
51st
Pretty entertaining (if unnecessarily convoluted) take on the traditional story. Christopher Walken has WAY too much fun with his role as the Headless Horseman.
Rated 11 Feb 2015
Rated 03 Dec 2014
75
60th
Tim Burton's Gothic horror is a very good mix of humor, mystery and horror. Fabulous production design as always with Burton.
Rated 03 Dec 2014
Rated 22 Oct 2014
79
50th
A little odd just like all Tim Burton films, but Sleepy Hollow is a unique take on the story that I really enjoyed.
Rated 22 Oct 2014
Rated 17 Oct 2014
77
70th
The movie feels a bit padded at times, but overall its an entertaining adaptation of the story, with a good cast.
Rated 17 Oct 2014
Rated 16 Sep 2014
73
37th
The film left me feeling a little sleepy at times, but I'm sick so maybe that's just the meds that I am on. Johnny Depp was a very good Ichabod Crane. He was a little silly but I liked that he was really into the science of crimes. A CSI of ye olden times one might say. Christina Ricci was stunning as Katrina Van Tassel. She looks excellent with the Tim Burton white make-up, blonde hair and the corsets of the times. The film has a good mix of horror and creeping terror...
Rated 16 Sep 2014
Rated 12 Aug 2014
80
44th
If nobody else knows what to do with cramped, moody sets, Burton does. Depp says he based his performance as Ichabod Crane on Nancy Drew and it shows.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
Rated 01 Aug 2014
45
49th
Could not kick the feeling this was an 18th century Hounds of the Baskervilles with Sherlock's alter ego transposed tot he 18th century.
Rated 01 Aug 2014
Rated 29 Jul 2014
78
21st
Classic Depp/Burton collaboration from the time when they could still pull it off.
I've always thought Walken was an odd choice for the villain, but he manages it well.
Quite an excellent cast, and a joy to see most are veteran British actors. Weirdly with everyone having or putting on English accents (even Ricci giving a valiant, if flawed, effort) Miranda Richardson confusingly seems to affect an American twang for seemingly no reason.
Not a bad film overall, though.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
Rated 22 Jun 2014
61
16th
I love Johnny Depp. Nothing really surprising. The effects were great but it's really nothing more than bringing an old story to life.
Rated 22 Jun 2014
Rated 06 Jan 2014
67
39th
Sleepy Hollow entertains with its stunning visuals and creepy atmosphere.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
Rated 16 Dec 2013
75
43rd
Typical Burton Before his stuff got too stale Like his recent work
Rated 16 Dec 2013
Rated 13 Nov 2013
72
59th
I don't know... Not quirky enough to be hilarious and not creepy enough to be horror. Maybe the problem was that I expected horror and got a weirdo Depp-Burton product instead...
Rated 13 Nov 2013
Rated 22 Oct 2013
72
61st
Tim Burton can make a pretty spooky movie when he wants to. Johnny Depp's character is kind of all over the place, sometimes a bumbling idiot and sometimes a wise, rational man of science. And the movie has a slightly convoluted whodunnit style plot, but it does deliver with some scary, gruesome (and unforunately, occasionally silly) imagery. Definitely a good movie to watch around Halloween.
Rated 22 Oct 2013
Rated 01 Aug 2013
86
56th
Walken - head = awesomesauce
Rated 01 Aug 2013
Rated 26 Jan 2013
75
10th
Though this movie is horror, it is also hilarious. Johnny Depp does a hilarious job of playing the rather girly Ichabod Crane.
Rated 26 Jan 2013
Rated 10 Jan 2013
77
43rd
a Mini-Review
Rated 10 Jan 2013
Rated 07 Oct 2012
70
26th
Even as a Burton fan, this rang a little hollow to me (pun slightly intended). It's fine while you're watching, but pretty unmemorable.
Rated 07 Oct 2012
Rated 29 Sep 2012
85
62nd
Another one of several great films made by the genius Tim Burton.
Rated 29 Sep 2012
Rated 20 Sep 2012
52
26th
Better than I expected, if not especially good.
Rated 20 Sep 2012
Rated 03 Sep 2012
85
24th
Beautiful, entertaining.
Rated 03 Sep 2012
Rated 30 Jul 2012
4
91st
Fun period supernatural detective caper with great visuals and performances. Brilliant bad guy and some memorable images (that tree!). Time for a sequel.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
Rated 26 Jul 2012
75
50th
Leaves much to be expected even with the twist at the end. The performance by Johnny Depp was good but I have seen better. Secret Window is a good example among many were Depp's talent was put to better use. Sleepy Hollow did not put me to sleep but I felt the source material was more than enough to make it more interesting.
Rated 26 Jul 2012
Rated 12 Jul 2012
73
58th
Sleepy Hollow entertains with its stunning visuals and creepy atmosphere.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
Rated 16 May 2012
91
91st
Christopher Walken has sharpened teeth. You don't even need to see the movie to have nightmares about that.
Rated 16 May 2012
Rated 28 Jan 2012
80
80th
Fun film witih a dark edge - I think Depp is brilliant in this one.
Rated 28 Jan 2012
Rated 27 Jan 2012
50
28th
5- worth experiencing, alright
Rated 27 Jan 2012
Rated 04 Dec 2011
87
1st
Johnny depp is good in the roll as the investigator that,s gonna solwe some mystilcal murders..Very good movie.
The Burgomaster: Constable Crane! This is a song we have heard from you more than once. Now, there are two courses open to me. The first, is to let you cool your heels in the cells until you learn respect for the dignity of my office...
Ichabod Crane: I beg pardon. But why am I the only one who can see that to solve crimes, we must use our brains, assisted by reason, using up-to-date
Rated 04 Dec 2011
Rated 27 Oct 2011
50
47th
The atmosphere, the setting, the musical score, and the costumes all allow Sleepy Hollow to be effective, but the mundane plot and uninspired characters wind up undermining their efforts to a great deal. It's still an easily watchable film, and for the good parts alone, I'd suggest giving it a watch, but unfortunately, there are a lot of things wrong with it that keep it from being very good or even great.
Rated 27 Oct 2011
Rated 21 Jul 2011
30
16th
"But perhaps there is a little bit of witch in you, Katrina. Because you have bewitched me. ". Great pick up line.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
Rated 19 Jul 2011
67
37th
Sleepy Hollow entertains with its stunning visuals and creepy atmosphere.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
Rated 21 Jun 2011
65
43rd
One of Tim Burton's more forgettable films, but still an enjoyable watch. A good cast, nice set design, and very little CG, which is a great relief after watching some of Burton's more recent output.
Rated 21 Jun 2011
Rated 21 Feb 2011
85
95th
Pretty darn brilliant adult fairy tale. Feels like a brothers grimm rendition of "the terminator". Along with the batman movies, definitely burton's best and most engaging work.
Rated 21 Feb 2011
Rated 26 Jan 2011
64
14th
Certainly atmospheric, though a tad overblown. The goofiness is reflected in Depp's performance, which is fun and energetic. That might be where it missteps: attempting to combine shock horror with silliness. The latter I enjoyed, and though I didn't wish it would end sooner than it did, I was fairly unimpressed. While Burton was the right choice and he does his thing well, it's a fairly mediocre package.
Rated 26 Jan 2011
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