Bad script saved by fleeting moments

Rating: 6/10 (3 September 2019)

I feel even a six rating might be too high for what is essentially an uninspired, not that clever comedy. However, I was never bored and some of the jokes did make me laugh (often in spite of myself), so I cannot claim it's flaming trash.
The big problem is the script. It lacks focus. The opening is heavy on exposition and low on establishing characters-- and by establishing characters, I mean presenting Barnabas Collins as anything other than a poor sap subject to the cruelties of the plot. The love subplot is so underdeveloped that the filmmakers could have cut it with no problem. The family bonds are given lip service rather than exhibited through character action, dialogue, or ANYTHING.
Can't really recommend it, yet it's not as rank as its reputation would suggest. Some of the jokes are funny and you can tell Depp is trying to do something with the material here.