Jack Skellington’s Poor Jack ballad in the graveyard
If ever there was a scene that really made an impression in this movie, it would have to be the graveyard scene in which Jack is singing about what he has done. This is his chance to reflect on his poor decisions and what a mess he has made of both holidays. Jack is coming to terms with the fact that he messed up and that is something we rarely see (especially from animated characters).
And after asking other people about their favorite moments in the movie, it is clear that this is one that really stands out for many of its fans. It is a song that blends anguish with triumph, and it is a true journey of self-discovery. This scene is a chance to watch Jack realize where he went wrong and turn things around.
In this scene, we get to see the lows where Jack has crashed the sleigh in the graveyard defeated. And then there are the highs where he rediscovers himself and is reminded that he is the Pumpkin King and leader of Halloween Town. He is the man behind Halloween, and that means he is so much more than a failure – he is a leader.