I’d always wanted to see this short by Tim Burton, but some how I’d never gotten around to it. I’m guessing that next to Edward Scissorhands, this is probably the most personal film that Burton has ever made. The irony of the morose boy trapped in a world of normality has become a major theme in Burtons work, and the film itself leaves you with the idea that you’ve just witnessed Burton’s childhood. It’s pretty cool.

I’ve also heard there’s a 3D version coming out with the release of the new Nightmare Before Christmas 3D film. I’ll have to check it out.