I wouldn't usually say this, but...

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2009)

This movie was outstanding. It's about as far from my usual genre as you could possibly get, and fantasy based movies (especially Burton ones - no offence) are normally like pulling teeth for me; however, this film defied all my expectations.
After having had this movie sit around for the last 18 months, and having wrote it off as boring after reading the synopsis long ago, I don't really know what possessed me to watch it now. I'm glad I did though
This is a simple story about a man coming to the end of an ordinary life, that has been filled with extraordinary tales, and his son trying to filter these tall stories to get to know his "real" father, and come to grips with his fathers state. Excellent acting and dialogue, and wonderful both visually and emotionally. I haven't had a film grip me like this in a very long time. An adventure of a film that I didn't want to end.
Don't know what else to say, apart from see this movie! A treat for all ages, and a real treasure. 10/10.