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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993) IS A MASTERPIECE!! MOVIE REACTION! Full Commentary

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Commentary and Deep Dive Reaction

Analyze the masterful stop-motion artistry and timeless score of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Discover hidden details in the animation and the artistic synergy between Tim Burton and Henry Selick.

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  • Henry Selick, the director, receives specific praise for executing the detailed vision of the film.
  • Reviewers meticulously identify visual cues, noting how animation detail shifts based on the setting.
  • Danny Elfman’s score is celebrated for perfectly synthesizing his signature theatrical style with the film’s dual themes.
  • The discussion highlights that Jack and Sally are fundamentally misaligned in ambition, despite being an iconic couple.

This commentary offers a deep dive into the 1993 classic, analyzing its stop-motion construction, musical density, and character complexities. Viewers gain insight into the collaborative brilliance behind the film's enduring visual and auditory impact.

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THIS IS HALLOWEEN, THIS IS HALLOWEEN!! The Nightmare Before Christmas Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Receive your New Customer offer + 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/REJECTS - Grab The New TARAfier Tee & Halloween Sweater: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Halloween drawing near, Aaron & Johnald give their The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Commentary Reaction, Recap, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey react to The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), the iconic stop-motion musical fantasy directed by Henry Selick (Coraline, James and the Giant Peach) and based on the original story and characters created by Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice). Produced by Danny Elfman and Caroline Thompson, this beloved cult classic bridges the worlds of Halloween and Christmas in one unforgettable tale. The film follows Jack Skellington (voiced by Chris Sarandon – Fright Night, The Princess Bride, with singing voice by Danny Elfman – Oingo Boingo, The Simpsons) as the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who grows bored with his spooky routine and stumbles upon the magic of Christmas Town. His attempt to take over Santa’s holiday leads to chaos, self-discovery, and some of the most imaginative animation ever created. The cast also features Catherine O’Hara (Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek) as Sally, the ragdoll with a heart of gold; William Hickey (Prizzi’s Honor, The Jerky Boys) as Dr. Finkelstein; Glenn Shadix (Beetlejuice, Demolition Man) as Mayor of Halloween Town; and Ken Page (Dreamgirls, Cats) as the jazzy villain Oogie Boogie. Iconic and highly searched moments include Jack’s haunting “What’s This?” sequence, the kidnapping of Santa Claus, Oogie Boogie’s musical showdown, and Sally’s bittersweet “Sally’s Song.” With its handcrafted stop-motion visuals, Elfman’s timeless music, and a perfect blend of eerie and heartfelt, The Nightmare Before Christmas remains one of the most enduring animated films ever made — a masterpiece that captures both the spirit of Halloween and the joy of Christmas. #TheNightmareBeforeChristmas #NightmareBeforeChristmasReaction #ReelRejects #TimBurton #HenrySelick #StopMotion #DannyElfman #JackSkellington #Sally #HalloweenTown #ChristmasTown #OogieBoogie #MovieReaction #AnimatedClassic #HolidayMovies #AaronAlexander #React #ReactTo #reaction Coraline (2009) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/yptVbyea-qA Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Movie Reaction (Commentary): https://youtu.be/9o5mGXWzgy4 ParaNorman (2012) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/2TtwAZ0UcKk Ghostbusters (1984) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/BxuSLFFRrQc Batman Returns Reaction (Commentary) https://youtu.be/X-FBiVPvEVc Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en 0:00 Checking In! 2:13 The Nightmare Before Christmas Reaction 25:56 MINT MOBILE 27:13 The Nightmare Before Christmas Commentary 45:46 The Nightmare Before Christmas Review Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@Yoshinatorsaurus 2025-10-27

RIP Ken Page, voice of Oogie Boogie. It's been a year since we lost him right before Halloween. He shall be missed.

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@Yoshinatorsaurus 2025-10-27

Since someone's gotta say it, Tim Burton did NOT direct this movie. He wrote the poem it was based on and has a producer credit, but the film was directed by Henry Selick, the same guy behind Coraline.

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@Genji51-v7k 2025-10-27

This is such a masterpiece! The stop motion, especially for the time is phenomenal, Jack's such a compelling complex protagonist, the culture clash of these different holidays is fun to see, and the songs are almost all bangers. Henry Selick deserves so much more credit.

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@JR-nq7mc 2025-10-27

This was my favorite childhood movie. It still stands the test of time. Funny, spooky, great music, great story. It's a classic.

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@ReyTorres99 2025-10-27

John looking majestic as ever with his hair untied

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@biancaeze14 2025-10-27

RIP to the Oogie Boogie 🤍👻 I hope you guys watch it during Christmas time as well!

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@Neon_Dion 2025-10-27

Watching John geek out over this is so adorably hilarious 😂😂😂

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@JasonMorgan-s5y 2025-10-27

Another fun fact is the voice for Lock (one of the three Halloween trick-or-treaters) is none other than Paul Ruebens 😊

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@Lawrence013X 2025-10-27

Them just now realizing Zeros nose is a jack-o’-lantern got me 😂

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