The short film nature of Vincent allows Tim Burton to utilise particular features that would otherwise be detrimental to a feature film’s recognition. Such techniques are engaging and amusing, but become repetitive after an extended period of time. For example, Burton uses rhyme in “Vincent Malloy is seven years old,/He’s always polite and does what he’s told” to catch the audience’s attention and present the story in a unique format. Additionally, Burton takes advantage of the lack of character development in short films to create a sense of distance in the characters’ relationships. This is evident in the use of narration and lack of dialogue throughout the film, making the characters, particularly Vincent Malloy and his mother, seem distant
