Wonderful! except for the songs and story

Rating: 3/10 (30 September 2005)

It's too bad that movies depend on plot at all because if they didn't this would be a really great movie. It was visually great and the characters even seemed to be 'acting' with their mannerisms and facial expressions. With the exception of the piano pieces, which were quite nice, the music (specifically the songs) were terrible. Also, the story doesn't really seem to make sense.
Tim Burton and Danny Elfman fans will love it though, and claim it's great, but they won't be able to tell you why the story and songs are great, so be wary! There is a reason. They aren't great. It's too bad really, because a lot was done that was right. The visuals were good, and the Victorian England setting seemed spot on. I did love that Town Crier, and I hope that they make a comeback.