I could have rented it...

Rating: 5/10 (5 October 2005)

I thought that it was a mediocre effort on the part of Depp & Robbins; it just didn't gel. Visually, the style and pace were stunning. I thought that the Oompa Loompa actor was incredible and was worthy of some award or praise. However, the musical sequences were trite and awkward. I think that Robbins' has changed somehow, and I think it has something to do with the changing of the muse from Lisa Marie to Helena Bonham-Carter. 'Corpse Bride' is a much better bet and is appropriate for children, even in its creepiness. I also think that 'Bride' is about the love triangle created by Robbins' & Marie's divorce... I paid full price for 'Charlie' and 'Bride' and was not regretful for the latter.