a wonderful atmospheric tale

Rating: 8/10 (22 July 2000)

this movie lives up to Mr. Burton's standards and to what we've learned to expect from this brilliant director. The story is very good, there are a few great actors in the cast, and the design and atmosphere are as important as everything else. It has a distinct gothic feel to it, and though not for the squeamish or faint of heart, this is a great movie.