I really can't decide

Rating: 5/10 (18 July 2005)

As ridiculous as this sounds I'm having a difficult time deciding whether I liked this movie or not ? I went in ( with my five and seven year old ) fully expecting something unique.The kids were familiar with the story and I knew they would enjoy it "on their level ". I was excited because I get to see a kid's movie with Johnny Depp and a Tim Burton edginess. Finally a movie with the kids that I don't have to sleep through. Well, Johnny Depp was his normal unusual self and Tim Burton created his normal unusual sets but was it entertaining ? I had a few laughs , I was amazed at a few of the scenes ( especially the snow covered town shots ) , I loved the acting by Charlie but I was constantly a little disappointed by the lack of emotion. I truly respect movies that don't go for the sappiness but it was a children's movie - can't we have a little bit of charm ? When asked at work today what I thought of the movie I spent ten minutes going back and forth on what I liked vs what I did not like until I finally bored everyone into not listening. A five rating seems appropriate.