My Favourite Film Of All Time

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2006)

While it may not be a direct book adaptation, it certainly is a brilliant one. Tim Burton was quite possibly born to bring this Gothic tale to the big screen, and of course, Johnny Depp fits into the role perfectly.
i remember being about 12 when this came out and unable to see it, so i asked people who had seen it for a detailed description of what happened. All the trailers i saw and the pictures from Empire and Total Film magazines had be determined to get it as soon as possible. i even stole it from blockbuster when it came out LOL.
Visually this film is stunning. The western woods are so well made, i actually feel claustrophobic looking at them. The tree and the lair of the crone add to the Gothic and even the fully built town its fascinating to look at.
Acting wise Burton could not of managed to get a better cast, including Michael Gambon, who was brought to my attention because of this film as well as Miranda Richardson. Some of Burton regulars appear such as Jeffrey Jones, Michael Gough and of course Johnny Depp. Each character have their own weird little traits and have a hint of the old hammer horror 'hammy' acting.
A huge part in creating the atmosphere comes from, in my opinion, Danny Elfmans greatest score he has every done, but Tims direction and style of film making make this film what it is.