It should be noted that this version is the same as the DVD version, but with 3-D effects. They work well in this film. The character of Jack points his bony finger which comes off the screen and one character is seen walking from behind and it is as if he stepped up from the audience. The main thing I noticed is that the 3-D effect really gives the colorful characters an extra depth which works very well. Tim Burton’s dark story, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, incorporates some funny moments and some positive ones, including the ending. Although the film is not gory, it is a dark animated fantasy, made up of such scenes as a character walking around live with an ax in his head, and a stitched-up woman named Sally who pulls her own stitches from her arm. Her arm promptly falls off. This is obviously a total fantasy with Halloween meeting Christmas, and although we do award the film our Dove Seal for ages twelve plus, parents should consult the content chart below. This movie is filled with visually stunning images, such as some of the characters and the Halloween and Christmas Towns. It also has scenes such as a teddy bear being opened up and the stuffing popping out. However, it is quite humorous to hear “Jingle Bells” played as a dirge! The animation is great and, along with the funny moments, takes the viewer out of the ordinary to a land of make believe. Although this film may not be for all tastes, this fantasy does have its dark humor and interesting characters and there are viewers who will enjoy it. And Santa becomes an even bigger hero by film’s end.