Clever Approach to a Biopic

Rating: Null/10 (24 January 2002)

Director Tim Burton builds his biopic off the clever notion of making the film as a 50's style cheapie, with similar photography, score, etc. Fortunately the performances are much better, and Burton's stylistic homage is inspired and largely true to the 'feel' of the era. Cast is all-around top-notch, and film is fun from start to finish. While not as imaginative as Edward Scissorhands or as madcap as Beetlejuice, it is still a must for any Burton fan.