Despite it ending in disaster, Jack's heart was always in the right place, and his intentions were ultimately good. Jack's hubris ultimately ends up being his downfall, but he successfully manages to convince the residents of Halloween Town to try their hands at something a bit more festive and positions himself as the skeleton to do it.
Jack is a charismatic and undeniably likable character, and the childlike joy he experiences when he stumbles upon Christmas Town is truly infectious. Though Zero may have shown reservations, his loyalty means he is ready to step in and help Jack, demonstrating that he always has his master's interests at heart. Based on what does transpire, you could argue whether this is a good thing or not, but Zero's unique glowing jack-o-lantern nose means he is the perfect pooch to head up the column of skeletal reindeer and light the way for Jack. When Jack is trying to work out what Christmas means, his helpful companion tries to draw his attention to the portrait of him as the Pumpkin King to remind him what he is good at.Īfter Sally experiences visions suggesting that Jack's plans for Christmas will end in disaster, she tries to thwart his attempts to fly in his makeshift sleigh with some fog juice. While Zero is loyal and always by his master's side, his expressive little face can't hide the concerns he has. His experience could leave him bitter, but Sandy is made of stronger stuff, and still manages to spread some holiday cheer by bringing snow to Halloween Town in the film's closing moments.Įven though Zero can't talk, he's unusually perceptive and - along with Sally - is one of the few characters who shows reluctance to Jack's Christmas plans. While other films may have more memorable versions of the famous festive figure, the one depicted in "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is notable for displaying some uncharacteristic anger, and perhaps - most crucially - he recognizes that the wonderful Sally is the one speaking the most sense in Halloween Town. When Jack returns to save them, Sandy is of course quickly able to put things right and save Christmas. Though there are some spooky shenanigans, the story has a happy ending. Subjected to various sinister-looking torture devices, there is a glimmer of hope for Sandy when Sally arrives to try and help him, but, despite a valiant effort, she finds herself captive as well. Sandy soon finds himself in a real predicament when the conniving trick-or-treaters, Lock, Shock and Barrel, decide to take him to meet the nefarious Oogie Boogie.
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