The Burton Depp Bonham-Carter Elfman team does it again!

Rating: 9/10 (1 November 2012)

It has now reached the point that any movie these guys release, we buy because, even if not the blockbuster of the year, we are guaranteed a good evenings entertainment. And we love that about these guys. OK so there is a "formula" there and it is a bit dark, but then they have demonstrated that even in darkness there is diversity.
It was a nice surprise to see that it was set in the 70's and the music, cars, sets and costumes were spot-on. The soundtrack was superb and while Depps stilted English accent started to irritate after a while, morbid curiosity makes one stick with it (as does so much of the BDBCE franchise) until it becomes less so.
I see that lots of others who have seen older versions of this movie are unhappy with this new version, but as people who have never seen the original, we thoroughly enjoyed the story.
Lets be clear, there were not many places where we were roaring with laughter, but it was consistently enjoyable and it was very funny in places.
Definitely added to Christmas list!