That's right! He wanted to try something new, but saw that he wasn't the guy for it. It's like 'So what? I still had fun doing it and this gives me an idea to spice up my own holiday!' Jack Skellington, you are one of the greatest characters around!
pixymae yes, but as santa teaches him later, doing wrong and accepting it isn't enough: ya gotta learn from it, and the lesson here is:: don't. Fuck. With another mans. Holiday. Period.
I always love the way Jack is dancing around the statue and then suddenly turns, opens the doors underneath, and runs down like he knew it was there all along.
The song starts off as depressing, but then the mood changes at 1.48. It's amazing how Jack cheers himself up very quickly. Zero's reaction at 1.57 is the same as the audience's.
+cool2001 well i assume that the citizens of Halloween town need to visit "the real world" for Halloween, and it sorta makes sense that one of the doors would be in a cemetery.
It's become tradition for my parents to be forced to sit through this every Halloween and Christmas (along with the Rankin/Bass movies) and I sing along to all of them, yet this song is the only one I show emotion to, not just regular emotion, but a lot of emotion when I sing to this, and I don't know why
Jack is one of my most favorite Disney characters. he's charming, sincere, funny, and a real bad ass when his friend's are in danger and in need of rescuing.
1:49 Jack: Well, what the heck! I went and did my best! And, my god, I really tasted something swell! Me: Geez, Jack what happened to "What have I done?"
I think it would be cool if when he says, "That reads 'Here lies poor old Jack." it showed his name on the grave and that was where he had died in the "real world" and then after that, his skeleton had gone to Halloween Town.
2:20 in this video is my personal favorite cinematic moment. This is the resolution to Jack's inner conflict. I love the symbolism portrayed in him tearing off his false identity (already tattered by the flames of failure) to show his classic pin strip tuxedo (representative of his true identity) underneath. This movie captivates me emotionally more than any other that I have ever seen and it will always have a sacred place in my heart.
You know, whenever I hear Danny Elfman sing as Jack, I wonder how it would've been if he played his voice actor as well. I think Danny would've made a fantastic speaking Jack as he did as a singing Jack.
A lot of people just ignores this song.. I think it's one of the bests. I just love it *_* SO SO SO MUCH ♥ I love when he says "WHAT THE HECK" it makes me smile each time
I like this song because it shows how Jack thought he should try something new to become better while realizing the answer is never to be something you are not
I know jack is supposed to be the "good guy" and he is an utter badass but he gives off more of a "villan" vibe than a "hero" vibe, i suppose he could be an antihero.
LuciferTheBetrayed I know it’s been six years, but jack is the villain in this movie but we went through the journey with him so he was our hero in the film, even if he was the villain to Christmas and everyone else who wasn’t a part of the Halloween gang
You guys need to learn the difference between hero/villain and protagonist and antagonist. Jack is a villain but he is the films protagonist. Thats is what you are trying to say.
I always thought he just created it, since a graveyard is an area he has a connection to, and he probably has funky magick power as the embodiment of Halloween.
You are so correct. and I can also add that I knew about slender before he became "cool" And I love jack more because The Nightmare Before Christmas was played every Christmas in our house.
I watching this while writing with my jack pen in my jack notebook... i think this movie is pretty amazing :D Also, this song is amazing because he finally gets his spirit back and it is my 2nd favorite song in this movie :)
This is what I love about Jack, even when he fucks up royaly he accepts it and moves on with a smile on his face
That's right! He wanted to try something new, but saw that he wasn't the guy for it. It's like 'So what? I still had fun doing it and this gives me an idea to spice up my own holiday!' Jack Skellington, you are one of the greatest characters around!
pixymae yes, but as santa teaches him later, doing wrong and accepting it isn't enough: ya gotta learn from it, and the lesson here is:: don't. Fuck. With another mans. Holiday. Period.
The perfect song for when you've tried and failed with something. Really gets your mood back up.
Does anyone fascinated how graceful & noble Jack is, like a true leader
this song went through my head after agreeing to come into work on my day off
My favorite song from this movie.
I love how it goes from light-hearted and cheerful to really dark and.. Pumpkin-Kingy!
I always love the way Jack is dancing around the statue and then suddenly turns, opens the doors underneath, and runs down like he knew it was there all along.
" i feel just like my old bony self again" me too Jack. Me too
The song starts off as depressing, but then the mood changes at 1.48. It's amazing how Jack cheers himself up very quickly. Zero's reaction at 1.57 is the same as the audience's.
1:08 I love the music with his voice, it sounds so 'Phantom of the Operaish" lol
Jack: *opens the hidden door in the statue*
Me: HOW DID HE KNOW THAT DOOR WAS THERE?!
cool2001 All roads lead to hell?
Nathan C. True, true
cool2001 well he is jack skellington
+cool2001 well i assume that the citizens of Halloween town need to visit "the real world" for Halloween, and it sorta makes sense that one of the doors would be in a cemetery.
+cool2001 He could feel it in his bones
i simply adore jack's spider like movements. so creepy, so wonderful, so perfect. this movie will never get old.
is it weird that this is my favorite musical of all time
NO---I mean, no, dude.
No not at all !!
Just seek help
Mine is the episode of always sunny in Philadelphia where they turn black
Why would it be weird for you to enjoy such a nice movie? It’s very emotional and sweet.
I sing this after breakups..
It makes it all better.
This would be absolutely incredible on Broadway.
It's become tradition for my parents to be forced to sit through this every Halloween and Christmas (along with the Rankin/Bass movies) and I sing along to all of them, yet this song is the only one I show emotion to, not just regular emotion, but a lot of emotion when I sing to this, and I don't know why
That deep note, then the speed up after that, CHILLLSSS
best movie in the world
Jack is one of my most favorite Disney characters. he's charming, sincere, funny, and a real bad ass when his friend's are in danger and in need of rescuing.
When I looked at the charred ruins of the toys and the sleigh, I realized that it symbolizes all of your hard work destroyed when rejected.
"why does nothing ever turn out as it should?"
I love that so much. haha, i feel that way all the time.
love the part at 1:44 :)
1:49
Jack: Well, what the heck! I went and did my best! And, my god, I really tasted something swell!
Me: Geez, Jack what happened to "What have I done?"
Jack:Thats right. I AM THE PUMPKIN KING!
Cinemasins: Ruination of an entire christmas boiled down to identity crisis
I guess he's an optimist? He's sad for a minute, but realizes his mistake and learned from it?
"Well what the heck, I went and did my best"
That part just makes me happy :D
people forget how much emotional depth this movie has...this song is a great example.
I love the way he says the word 'Dust' near the beginning. It echos right through me. I also love the 'what the heck' bit, because, well, it rocks!!
I think it would be cool if when he says, "That reads 'Here lies poor old Jack." it showed his name on the grave and that was where he had died in the "real world" and then after that, his skeleton had gone to Halloween Town.
Sam Galloway nope.
Wtf are you talking about
My man really went through the 5 stages of grief in reverse.
2:20 in this video is my personal favorite cinematic moment.
This is the resolution to Jack's inner conflict. I love the symbolism portrayed in him tearing off his false identity (already tattered by the flames of failure) to show his classic pin strip tuxedo (representative of his true identity) underneath. This movie captivates me emotionally more than any other that I have ever seen and it will always have a sacred place in my heart.
1:47 That actually starts playing in my head sometimes when I have failed something or feel useless!
I feel like Cartman when it comes to Nightmare Before Christmas songs, once someone starts singing one I have the uncontrollable urge to finish it...
You know, whenever I hear Danny Elfman sing as Jack, I wonder how it would've been if he played his voice actor as well. I think Danny would've made a fantastic speaking Jack as he did as a singing Jack.
This song rings so much truth. It's wonderful.
Thats one of the ways his Character is so original.
This voice actor has some nice ranges with his voice
this film is a masterpiece. and for me, jack skellington is the best ever disney character.
No matter how down I am, this song (and this segment) always manages to put me back in a good mood. Disney magic at it's best.
I love the line " That reads here lies poor old jack" The deep powerful voice. AMAZING lol. I try to imitate it but..... no luck.
This part of the movie is my favorite... Jack finally gets his spark back and knows where he belongs... in halloween. Best song of the entire movie.
2:27 rip bench we will all miss you
Jack, there's a weeping angel behind you!
five minutes till christmas and I'm sat listening to this after a great night out!!! best song from the film, the music behind it is genius!
Jack's voice actor is really good. The changes in tone send shivers down my spine
I always get this big chill down my spine when he says "dust". :3
Danny Elfman... what a beautiful voice.
"Looks like Christmas will have to be canceled this year"...
One does not simply cancel Christmas...How the Grinch Stole Christmas taught me that much
I absolutely agree. Jack is so well characterized! He has a true personality.
This movie is such a great work of art!
One of, if not the best, songs ever in the history of the world! Love Jack!
A lot of people just ignores this song..
I think it's one of the bests. I just love it *_* SO SO SO MUCH ♥
I love when he says "WHAT THE HECK" it makes me smile each time
I like this song because it shows how Jack thought he should try something new to become better while realizing the answer is never to be something you are not
I love that little Fred Astaire moment with the tipping bench.
This is self-motivation at it's finest!
Is it strange that this is my favorite song form this movie out of all of the amazing songs.
I saw this movie for the first time this halloween and i was amazed by it :o. I love the bit at the end where he kinda sweeps down the steps
My mom and I sing along with this song every time we watch the movie.
This is my absolute favorite Halloween movie! I love the meaning of it and the animation and singers and actors are awesome!
I know jack is supposed to be the "good guy" and he is an utter badass but he gives off more of a "villan" vibe than a "hero" vibe, i suppose he could be an antihero.
LuciferTheBetrayed I know it’s been six years, but jack is the villain in this movie but we went through the journey with him so he was our hero in the film, even if he was the villain to Christmas and everyone else who wasn’t a part of the Halloween gang
You guys need to learn the difference between hero/villain and protagonist and antagonist.
Jack is a villain but he is the films protagonist. Thats is what you are trying to say.
first bit so depressing 😭
To this day, when I fail at something I tried really hard to do, I say, "what the heck I went and did my best"
Love this movie and I love this song. I get chills whenever he sings "I, Jack, the Pumpkin King!"
Jack is just the right amount of scary, sexy and good-hearted. And that's why I love him
This is one of my favorite movies. I just love how the characters are drawn out and their movements!
Don't you just love how tall and skinny Jack is?
Love this song.
poor jack, just makes me want to give him a hug :(
I love this song, the turnaround at 1:40 just...cool.
This was my favorite song in the movie when I was a kid. It was like "Yea, you blew me up. Big deal, I'm the god damn pumpkin king!"
This is my absolute favorite song from the movie!
I love it when he starts singing all upbeat and confident.
this movie resonates so perfectly on so many levels... an absolute masterpiece
Beautiful song from awesome movie :-)
I always thought he just created it, since a graveyard is an area he has a connection to, and he probably has funky magick power as the embodiment of Halloween.
Jack my man, you are the Pumpkin King.
this song is one of the best songs in the nightmare before christmas
2:15 I thought it said "and I jerk, the pumpkin king" when I first time watched this but its says jack
this is one of my favorite songs from the movie....
i love this movie and this song and hes my favorite chatacter
This seems like a different version of the song then I've heard before!! But it's one of my favorite scenes.
I love the music and songs in this movie! Danny Elfman is awesome!
For that, I'll be sure to have my fireplace burning this Christmas.
this is my favorite movie and hes my faverite character
You are so correct.
and I can also add that I knew about slender before he became "cool"
And I love jack more because The Nightmare Before Christmas was played every Christmas in our house.
Best part of the song! Its cool, because he knows he messed up a bit, and hes all "whatever!" it makes me giggle :) jack is very cool dude....
I hate those times where you ruin everything then you can never look back
Celebrimbor when the One Ring was forged.
Don't feel bad, jack.
I still have that air cannon that launches shrunken heads you people call a paintball gun, and still fucking love it.
Gotta hand it to Burton how he can make people care about a diabolical skeleton.
I just love how quickly he goes from depressed to encouraged
This is my favorite part of the movie.
the songs always sound the best when he's angry.
I like how he's super depressed, then about halfway through, realizes "Wait, I'm awesome"
who else just totally loves that laugh?? "that's right i am the pumpkin king HAHAHAHAHHAAAAA" lol i love it XD
I love, love LOVE how he goes from demented and angry to this totally innocent expression on his face, going "Uh-oh!" LOL.
when i saw his body on the arms of that statue, i felt like saing "Holy Smokebeef"
I watching this while writing with my jack pen in my jack notebook... i think this movie is pretty amazing :D Also, this song is amazing because he finally gets his spirit back and it is my 2nd favorite song in this movie :)
That... evil... laugh... *_* Oooooh wonderful character! *-*
I love this song. He's like Oh god, I really screwed up... Oh well!
This is the best song in the whole movie!
Jack literally fucks up everything
best movie ever
jack is the bomb
funny characters
i watched this like a million times
absolutly brilliant :)
The Angels are fast,
Faster than you can believe.
Don't turn your back,
Don't look away,
And DON'T BLINK.