Well up to the usual Tim Burton standards—in almost every respect:

• Atmosphere moody, gothic and sinister? Check.
• Stars Johnny Depp? Check.
• Features an adorable array of character designs which will be making their way onto goths’ backpacks near you soon? Check.
• Preoccupation with death? Hello? Did you read the title?
• Happy ending? Check.

Animation is top-notch. Comedy is mostly spot-on. A few scary bits, but it’s not like you’re going to be showing a film called “Corpse Bride” to your 5-year-old, now, is it?