There’s been a grave misunderstanding.|Sep. 12, 2005|United States, United Kingdom|77 Min.|PG
Genre: Animation;Fantasy;Romance
Description: “Corpse Bride,” released in 2005, follows the story of Victor Van Dort, the son of newly wealthy fish merchants, and Victoria Everglot, the overlooked daughter of financially struggling aristocrats, as they prepare for their arranged marriage. This union aims to elevate Victor’s family’s social status and restore Victoria’s family’s fortunes. Despite an immediate connection, Victor’s nervousness leads to a disastrous wedding rehearsal. Fleeing to a nearby forest to practice his vows, Victor unknowingly places his ring on what he believes to be a tree root—only to discover it is the finger of Emily, a deceased woman who claims to be his bride. She whisks him away to the Land of the Dead.
As Victor spends time with Emily, he learns she was tragically murdered on the night of her elopement years ago. Though he develops a bond with her, Victor remains determined to return to Victoria. He tricks Emily into letting him visit the Land of the Living under the pretense of introducing her to his parents. Once back, Victor reunites with Victoria and expresses his desire to marry her. However, Emily, feeling betrayed, drags him back to the underworld.
Meanwhile, Victoria’s parents, unaware of Victor’s plight, arrange her marriage to Lord Barkis Bittern, a seemingly wealthy suitor. The tale unfolds with themes of love, betrayal, and the blurred lines between life and death.
Cast director: Tim Burton
Cast actor: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough
Original name: Corpse Bride