Visual Finesse, Emotionally Dull

Rating: 8/10 (8 August 2002)

Fair adaptation of the old legend, told with mild humor. Very stylish and well crafted scenery and ambience, too much so to be really creepy or scary. Has that signature Tim Burton look and feel to it, the dark side of the human experience told with an amusing sensibility . Like an accomplished craftsman he creates visually compelling films but this one at least, fails to captivate on an emotional level. Still, the visual experience is well worth the ride.