Insane, Weird and Wonderful

Rating: 9/10 (6 March 2010)

If you want to see a movie that remains in the real world and is sensible don't go see a Tim Burton movie. The images are whimsical, sometimes dark, unexpected and beautiful. It is strange in a genius way.
I do like my fair share of non-fantasy movies, but sometimes a person wants to reevaluate reality through the lens of fantasy, that is what this movie does. People have been criticizing the script for being slow and I found that mostly adults or more straight laced types of people take that position. The massive group of about 7 or 8 year old's in front of me and my friend (we are in our 20's) were entranced just as much as us. The thing about the movie is you have to be willing to let the story take you in or you will be bored. The visuals are magnificent and are supposed to guide you along in the story. People who have difficulty with imagination and weirdness are not going to enjoy it, simple as that. It is a movie that teaches you a little insanity is good. Something that I think we should teach our kids. Its a good movie for someone who can appreciate quirkiness.