spectacular warm fantasy tale from Tim Burton

Rating: 8/10 (22 February 2004)

Everything about this film, is beautiful, yet in many ways, tragic.
While watching the film, (I must have seen it about 20 times)I get not only a feeling of warmth and happiness, but also, sometimes a strong unease of some of the things that the film touches upon. Especially parts where Edward (played by the outstanding Johnny Depp) is humiliated and beat upon by fellow characters. Even though the film isn't real, while you are watching, you really feel like it is. I do think the film is more suited for older viewers, from about 12 upwards, as in places it can be deemed slightly scary. A well acted, strong and emotional movie, that never loses it's magic.