Can Tim Burton and Johnny Depp never fail?

Rating: 10/10 (1 November 2005)

Tim Burton's 'Nightmare Before Christmas' was first class film-making, it was Burton after all. Corpse Bride, could it have been better? True, it's not for children, but how many Tim Burton films are? With a soundtrack by Danny Elfman, you can't go wrong, with a director like Burton, you're guaranteed a hit and Johnny Depp in the lead, which of their films has ever failed, need I say more? This year, it seems neither Burton nor Depp can do no wrong. The fact that the top cast of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Emily Watson, Joanna Lumley, Richard E Grant, Christopher Lee, Albert Finney and others are no more than voices, does not disguise their incredible acting or the natural appeal they bring to their characters. Johnny Depp for example, can you tell it's him? I advise everyone to go and see it, True it's not to everyone's taste, but even people who don't usually like this sort of thing, should find it a thrill. Burton and Depp you can't lose. If Mr Depp doesn't get an Oscar this time round, nothing is sacred!