The Film That Affected Me the Most

   As a child in the 80's, I had a lot of influences in art, music and film that shaped the way I see the world. But it wasn't until 1993 that an animated film affected me so much, that I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. When my parents took me to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas, it was the most exciting thing I had ever seen. This film brought together art, music, animation and a unique story that I still love to this day. It gave me a model for the way I wanted to express myself through art by blending all forms of art into a beautifully presented film. 

   We can all relate to the protagonist,Jack Skellington, in some way. We all get tired of our everyday lives until someone shows us that our lives really aren't as bad as at seems. No matter how hard we think it is or how boring life can get, we always have friends to save us from our own bad choices. Just like Jack, we can all get a little carried away with an idea or an obsession that really isn't the best for us. Its only when we have people around us who care enough to tell us when we're wrong, that we can begin to see how wrong we are. 

   I love this film for the great characters, music and an original story that has affected the way I see the world. It has showed me how to bring together opposing ideas to create a successful way to tell and unusual story