It was a great Dark Shadows Movie!''

Rating: 8/10 (23 June 2012)

So, My initial visions for a Dark Shadows Movie; Something in the vein of Legosi starring Jeremy Irons as Barnabas and Charleze Theron as Angelique. We didn't get that. NO. But, what did the movie do. The homage in the beginning on the train taking care of the whole Governess role issue was funny, if you knew the show.
The dynamic between Angelique and Barnabas throughout the movie is a pleasant plus. There's what it was. Tension, some lust, but, no love.
There's actually very little comedy, unlike the sad commercials.
I was shocked by Roger Collins' in this movie.
Their Elizabeth Collins Stoddard was dead on. Michelle Pfieffer should be proud of this role.
What is GREAT is that he apparently wears 155 sunscreen and actually gets out once in a while. They actually get OFF THE ESTATE to somewhere aside from the Blue Whale! This they did well,and the story actually revolves around this.
The movie bounces in and out of Barnabas' relationship with Angelique and Elizabeth Collins Stoddard. Dr Julia Hoffman was certainly changed a bit. If I didn't like anything it was how they handled her and Roger. But, on the whole, it's certainly a better movie than House of Dark Shadows or Night of Dark Shadows Theatrical Cut (the original Directors Cut would be better than this movie).
There's room to grow but I don't expect Burton/Depp to take a risk on a sequel or get the money for it from a studio given the gross take on this one.
Watch it, don't ignore it, if your a DS fan.