Strangely captivating

Rating: 7/10 (18 October 2005)

Strangely enough my children did not care for this film very much. I however was strangely captivated - very typical Burton. For once I could tolerate musical numbers in a movie (the score seemed very typical Broadway show). He certainly played to the crowd for the sympathy factor for "emily" (and won it!). It goes without saying that the animation was very well observed and wonderfully executed. It all seemed very "english" (with more than a smattering of UK voices). Perfect Xmas afternoon movie. I could watch this more than once as the attention to detail made this very enjoyable eye candy. I have to say that Burton has not made a bad film for me (I even excuse the pee wee Herman effort - which was as good as sleeping pills for me!)