A brilliant masterpiece without the need for a fast pace...

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2003)

Disclaimer: No spoilers to speak off in this review, rating 10 out of 10, apologies for any grammar or spelling mistakes, english isn't my native language.
Usually when I watch a movie that lacks a fast, or at least reasonable fluent pace, I get bored halfway through. Not while watching this movie though. The movie is narrated in small chunks; showing the main character reliving the many stories of his father. Each subplot is enjoyable on its own, while only very slowly moving the main story arc forward. The different settings and the impressive visuals (no fancy "special effects") merge into a wonderful world of fantasy, and the ending is both unexpected and consequent. The list of the directors (Tim Burton) other movies should definitly be taken into consideration, as this movie is in my opinion his best work, reminding you a lot of his previous work, especially Edward Scissorhands.
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