The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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Movie Reviews of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Movie Review: It's a Good Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I think that this movie was very good. It is very close to Washington Irving's story. I will be using this movie in my classroom. My student are currently studying "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and I believe that this movie would be perfect for them to watch.Movie Review: Classic and true
Summary: 5 Stars
I like this version of Sleepy Hollow very much. This one was true to the original Washington Irving and paid much attention to detail. Brent Carver was convincing as the bumbling Ichabod Crane, and the other main characters were appealing as well. Rachelle Lefevre and Paul Lemelin has chemistry and were beautiful together as a young couple. Not to mention that Paul Lemlin is very good looking. Anyway, this version has no outstanding special effects and Hollywood nonsense, and does not go on for two and a half hours with some far-fetched story line just to draw in the crowds. It is the classic story just how I remember it from when I was a little girl. This will always be my favorite Halloween story and I believe they did it justice. Otherwise I wouldn't purchase it!Movie Review: maureen kearney
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently watched The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and give it a 5 star rating.
I grew up just North of Tarrytown, NY where Sleepy Hollow is located. In the Fall The Hollow is often shrouded in fog in early mornings and early evenings. The area, which extends along the Hudson River, lends itself to imaginings of ghosts and goblins, which the early Dutch were very good at doing: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, as well as other stories put down in writing by Washington Irving.
I grew up with these stories and look forward to hearing or seeing them again at this time of year. I have also passed the tradition along to my children.
I think I have seen and heard just about every adaptation from Ed Begley's re-telling of the story on tape, reading it from an old printing of the story, and, of course, Disney's cartoon version.
I think this adaptation is the best I have seen. It captures the mysterious and haunting feeling of the region in Fall, the looks, traditions, dress, and speech of the early Dutch settlers, and the story as it was told to Washington Irving.
Tim Burton's movie Sleepy Hollow is a good film for what it is, but it is not an accurate re-telling of the classic.
Sincerely,
Maureen Kearney
Movie Review: About as TAME as the Headless Horseman can get
Summary: 1 Stars
Unfortunately, I was VERY disappointed with this movie. The movie was EXTREMELY boring and although the character of Ichabod Crane was more in keeping with Washington Irving's story, the movie as a whole lacked any real life (no pun intended). The Disney cartoon was far more entertaining and a lot scarier too. The characterization of Brom Van Brunt is totally innacurate as he is supposed to be a "roughian". The portrayal of this role turned him into an overall nice guy and the actor was too much of a pretty boy to portray Brom Bones anyway. Brom Bones was a lot more likeable than Ichabod in this movie.
In terms of pace and suspense, this is at the opposite spectrum of Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow. Although I think Tim Burton totally Burtonized Sleepy Hollow completely and went to the extreme, at least "Sleepy Hollow" kept the audience's attention. I agree that it had way too much gore and Burton also rewrote the entire mythology (Blasphemy). The soundtrack for this movie was absolutely AWFUL too. Danny Elfman's Sleepy Hollow score (I recommend it) was an absolute masterpiece compared to this. Also, in this movie the Headless Horseman shows up for all about 1 minute and does NOTHING except scare Ichabod as he tries to put a pumpkin where his head should be and then vanishes... YAAAAAAWN
The historical accuracy of this movie was flawed too and unfortunately the writers felt the need to change the history of the Battle of White Plains (which they renamed also) and said that not only did the Colonials drive the British away, but the Headless Horseman helped them do it in exchange for a bag of gold coins. FYI: The Battle of White Plains was a DEFEAT, BUT because General Howe let Washington withdraw, they regrouped and shortly thereafter won their first decisive victory against the British that turned the course of the Revolutionary War.
If you are looking for a movie of Sleepy Hollow that you can show at an elementary school to first or second graders and fill 90 minutes of time look no further. If you want to have an entertaining movie, that is historically accurate, is as spooky as the Legend of Sleepy Hollow should be, AND will keep your attention, THIS ISN'T IT. In fact there isn't one... YET
I wish somebody would make a "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" movie that is in keeping with Washington Irving's vision, historically accurate, but still has an interesting plot, suspense, and has more of the Headless Horseman in it. Maybe I should write one myself. Hmmmmm...
Movie Review: OK Version of "Sleepy Hollow": Worth Watching for Brent Carver's Ichabod Crane Alone
Summary: 3 Stars
If there is one good thing about this made-for-TV "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (produced by Canadian company Muse Entertainment and presented by Hallmark Entertainment), it is Brent Carver and his authentic portrayal of Ichabod Crane. From the very first moment when he appears on the deserted hill standing still like a scarecrow, Brent Carver becomes Ichabod Crane, lanky schoolmaster who has just arrived in secluded Sleepy Hollow.
This Muse/Hallmark version is more faithful to Washington Irving's original short story than Tim Burton's Gothic horror adaptation. Probably some viewers would welcome the film's faithfulness while others might complain for the same reason. Though the production designs are convincing and photography is decent, the flat storytelling about the fate of hapless Ichabod and his romance is rather dull, lacking mood and nuance. Scenes of Headless Horseman are acceptable, but not outstanding.
After watching Johnny Depp's performance as Ichabod, you may find the snobbish character of Ichabod a little off-putting at first, but Carver's fine performance and his nice comic touch makes him very human just like the counterpart in Irving's original. I think Katrina Van Tassel by Rachelle Lefevre is just OK, but sadly Paul Lemelin, who plays Brom Bones, is awfully miscast. He just doesn't look like the character from Irving's book and his acting needs much improvement.
You may show this TV version in class (no beheading is included), but students might find it boring. Not a totally bad adaptation, but still uninspired, except Carver's superb performance as Ichabod Crane.