Burton makes up for his horrible Alice in Wonderland movie.

Rating: 7/10 (10 September 2012)

Dark Shadows is an 7 to me. Tim Burton finally made something worth watching again. After what I felt was horribly over hyped Alice in Wonderland movie that left me almost upset I wasted my time watching it. I kind of went into this movie expecting not to like it. Tim Burton always has pretty stunning visuals in his movies but I usually get bored with his creepy, but almost G rated style. I usually just watch his stuff for the dark goth type sets and effects that he is known for, But easily tire of him recycling actors over and over again. His wife used to be a pretty good actress, but do we really have to see Her in a starring role in EVERY ONE of his movies?
Michelle Pfeiffer was forgettable, and a few times I think I had to remind myself what her part was. The real star here is Eva Green. She is the center of attention in any scene she is involved with, even when its with Johnny Depp. Let's face it Johnny Depp is a decent actor but he only does dramatic over the top characters, so its not a stretch for him. He was good, but Green sizzles in a role that is a departure from her other films.
The comedy gags are alright but not to many. I know this sounds more like a review of really bad movie but its not bad. I would watch it again it was