Loved It!

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2009)

The first time i saw this movie, i thought, it was just a little bit too strange, i was a lot younger then. Upon watching once again, and taking note of many symbols throughout the movie, not only am i entertained by the plot, but moved by the characters. I highly recommend this movie as a family film, it's funny and tragic and beautiful. Ewan McGregor is absolutely amazing in his role, and I'm shocked he didn't win an Oscar for it. In fact, had this movie come out in a different year i think it would have won best picture. (Taking into mind that The Return of the King came out this year and pretty much took every Oscar available.) It definitely takes a chance, going pretty far out there with some of its ideas, but few movies are good if they don't take a chance. One of the few Tim Burton films i am extremely fond of. I liked most of them, love a few, but this one rises above all he's ever made. I encourage everyone to see this movie for not only its excellent visuals, but also for it's complexity and message.