The Corpse Bride

This evening, Ernald and I decided to watch the movie The Corpse Bride. I was initially hesitant to watch the film: First, I didn't really revel in the thought of seeing corpses, skeletons, and other selpulchrally sentimental images and second, at that moment I wanted to see a light movie—one with lines I could take with me as I go beddy-bye.

I was pleasantly surprised. The film was quite enchanting (as with any Tim Burton film) from the very beginning. The character design were familiar carictures of people we know: the social climing Van Dorts pitted to marry haughty, noble yet penniless Everglots. Some of the specific characters actually reminded me of specific people: Nell Van Dort reminded me of one junior while Maudeline Everglot reminded me of a Filipino teacher—but that's another story.

One scene I particularly liked was the confrontation scene. Prior to the scene, the protagonist, Victor Van Dort, blurted out to the corpse bride that he wouldn't even think marrying someone like her. The decomposing damsel, offended, went to the music room alone where she played melancholic tunes on a piano. Victor followed her, played a number of notes, the corpse responded with melodies of her own and soon a heated exchange of hyms ensued. The music subsided, no words were exchanged, yet the scene was replete with emotion.

Overall, the film was a pleasant experience and I did take home some memorable lines from the film. I quote from Victor's wedding vows:

With this hand I will lift your sorrows.
Your cup will never be empty, for I will be your wine.
With this candle, I will light your way into darkness.
With this ring, I ask you to be mine.

It somehow reminds me of the vows I professed. Okay, that's pushing it a bit too far. But Victor's vows are truly very touching and the words are beddy-bye words that will leave you warm and fuzzy all over. :)