So much to say, but first a little introductory blurb from iTunes:
“Director Tim Burton brings the cult classic series “Dark Shadows” to the big screen in a film featuring an all-star cast, led by Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Helena Bonham Carter. In the year 1750, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from England to start a new life in America, where they build a fishing empire in the coastal Maine town that comes to carry their name: Collinsport. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet…until he makes the grave mistake of falling in love with a beauty named Josette DuPres (Bella Heathcote) and breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death-turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Nearly two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972, a stranger in an even stranger time.”
I sat down to watch this knowing nothing except that it was another Tim Burton/Johnny Depp movie. However, being a fan of their past movies (especially Sleepy Hollow), I knew I would enjoy its campiness, quirky fun nature that is a guarantee when you’re watching a Tim Burton flick.
Reasons to Watch:
- As usual, Johnny Depp is fantastic. He totally transforms into this vampire – the makeup is incredible and he is believable as Barnabus Collins, right down to the way he moves his hands.
- Bella Heathcote (she plays Victoria & Josette) is gorgeous and has this very billowy, eerie look about her that is perfect for her characters (think Shelley Duvall in The Shining). This is the first thing I’ve seen her in, and I can’t wait to see more – perfectly cast.
- The movie is just gorgeous to watch (signature Tim Burton) and dark and fun. I think it’s the perfect Halloween flick too, especially for someone who isn’t much of a horror/slasher flick fan.
I will tell you that although it is pegged as a comedy, I didn’t necessarily find it that funny. There were three different instances where I chuckled (yes I chuckle sometimes) but I can understand why this one would be difficult to absolutely peg into one specific genre.
Favorite Line of the Movie: “How soon can the horses be ready?” “We don’t have horses. We have a Chevy.”
Watch it or not? WATCH it, especially if you’re a Tim Burton fan and/or if you love Johnny Depp. The husband and I both gave it a 7 out of 10.
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Hands down it is Edward Scissorhands!
I love everything Johnny Depp does, but especially Finding Neverland
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Chocolat,hands down!
Wow… this is really hard. Johnny Depp is an actor, not a movie star. I’d have to say my favourite is Captain Jack Sparrow, although it shifts from time to time.
It’s a tie- Depp’s portrayal of Willy Wonka in “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” was brilliant. His comic timing impeccable. Equally quirky role as Madhatter in “Alice in Wonderland”. Loved him.
I still like Edward Scissorhands and the first Pirates movie
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To pick one…. I’d say Chocolat…maybe Edward Scissorhands… No. It’s chocolat
oh my, just one??!! Benny and June, Sleepy hollow. No, Edward Scissor hands, Nick of time. or chocolat. I love them all. He is my favorite actor.
I loved him in Sleepy Hollow, but he is fantastic in all of his movies.
Hilarious and endearing as Captain Jack Sparrow, vulnerable as Edward Scissorhands and intelligent and sexy as hell in The Libertine.
Mr. Depp is my favourite actor.
I would have to say Edward Scissorhands is my favourite.
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I love all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies! If I have to pick just one, it would have to be the first one – The Curse of the Black Pearl.
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Edward Scissorhands
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I love the pirates of the caribbean movies!
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Pirates of the Caribean!
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My favorite Johnny Depp movie is What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
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I have to say Jack Sparrow. All his characters are unique,
I love JD in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He is so creepy!
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Chocolat,Chocolat,Chocolat,Chocolat,Chocolat,Chocolat,Chocolat,Chcolat,Chocolat, that’s probably as many times as I’ve seen it if not more.
Thank you for reviewing Dark Shadows, Maria! I watched Dark Shadows over the weekend. I went online and rented it on Friday afternoon shortly before leaving my office at DISH. It was downloaded and ready to watch from my Hopper DVR the moment I walked in my door. Like you, I loved Sleepy Hollow and other Burton/Depp endeavors. However, many of their recent films, Dark Shadows included, seem to have an all too familiar feel to them. I think it may be time for them to part ways, at least until they can think of a new approach.
My favorite movie from Johnny Deep is Edward Scissorhands!
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Love all of his Pirates of the Caribbean!
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