Unique for good reasons.

Rating: 7/10 (7 March 2010)

It was set in the late 90's, it had extraordinary almost ghoulish cinematography, creepy art direction, weird performances, and a very entertaining plot.
I watched this one in the theater back in 1999. I had a great time because it had all the winning characteristics of a Hollywood effort. So it meant that my Sunday was going to be fun.
We all know the legend and the original story and this version captures it perfectly and gives it a unique look. Tim Burton is a master when creating unique realms. Depp delivers a very good performance. You know what to expect... Mrs. Ricci is hot and looks ... unique. She's always hot. Christopher Walken gives a very creepy performance and I bought his role as a villain.
My advice would be to watch this as mindless entertainment, or if you are a Tim Burton - Johnny Depp fan, or if you just want to have a good time with a commercial effort about a creepy legend. Creepy in Hollywood's style.