The most accessible of Tim Burton's films

Rating: 8/10 (12 February 2005)

A familiar tale which seems more a Spielberg's movie than Burton's.But i think this movie was snubbed at 2003 Oscars.OK,this is not the usual dark and bizarre world of Burton,but hey,this movie is like an American Fellini,a wonderful tale that debates the lack of illusion in our lives.The movie is also a wonderful portrait of a father-son relationship in an honest way.All the actors are very good(I've never seen Billy Cudrup as good as here) and the performance of Albert Finney is timeless.The movie has a magical quality that can be seen by anyone.That's why many people say this is the most accessible of all Burton's movies.I suppose that is not critic's like,but this is a movie that will age in a very good way.