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Rating: 5/10 (3 June 2012)

What would you call this movie -- a spoof?
The problem was with the plot and the writing I suppose. I just didn't see the point of most of it. It seemed to be another kick at the Beetlejuice can (family deals with crazy character).
Tim Burton has produced some great movies, but something went wrong with this one. Maybe I'm in the wrong demographic.
I enjoyed the many 1970s references.
This movie had a few laughs. However, mostly the fun seemed forced. The hippie scene, for example.
The strange thing is that the performances delivered by Depp, Bonham Carter, Pfeiffer, Green and the others were actually quite good. Depp was amusing and seemed to be enjoying the hand thing. Bonham Carter is always good. I love her.
When I attended this movie, there were only three people in the theatre. And I have to admit I dozed off during the first half hour.
I want to give it a 5.5, but I've rounded it down.
I'm surely not the only one who is a little tired of the vampire, zombie and werewolf theme. I refuse to go to a Twilight movie. Don't get me wrong. When they're well done, I enjoy them as much as everyone else. But they just seem to be everywhere lately. What is it with the popularity of this genre? I want to blame the Americans, but I suppose I can't. It's everywhere.