Easy-going entertainment

Rating: 7/10 (26 December 2012)

I found this film to be easy-going entertainment for a family afternoon of relaxation. Actor-spotting was fun, especially for the voice-only actors (Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Babs Windsor, etc..) and I found it visually stimulating: expected from Mr Burton. I am a Depp fan and he delivered his usual quirky style, showing off another accent which I thought quite convincing, on the whole: but the whole film felt a little empty and shallow to me. It seemed to just meander along nicely without anything to really stimulate the emotions. We enjoyed it, but I doubt any of us will be wishing to watch it again. I'd like to give it a 6.5 but I'll be generous and go for a 7 :)