Depp can't do miracles.

Rating: 4/10 (31 May 2012)

That Tim Burton is a source of dumbfounded creativity is no big surprise. His touch and sensibility when dealing with amazing characters translate well to the screen, taking the viewer gently to a world of fantasy and good entertainment.
However, "Dark Shadows" - although relying on a talented and capable cast - leaves a lot to be desired. The beginning is quite enthralling, as one of those children's stories that capture our undivided attention, building up the expectations, making me believe I was in for a special treat. Boy, was I mislead. In fact, once you're through the explanation part, everything seems to die every passing minute. The story lingers on, with some passages that are pretentiously too serious for this type of comedy, while others are very silly. The combination, as a result, doesn't work well and the last minutes are noisy and messy. I was very disappointed and, at some moments, quite anxious for the final credits. I love Depp, but not even his presence could stop this boat from sinking deep.