A true master piece

Rating: 10/10 (5 March 2008)

I would have to say that this is by far one of the best movies of 2007. Being that I am both a Johnny Depp and a Time Burton fan I was predisposed to liking it, but I have to say that this film will please even the harshest of critics. To start the cast was wonderful. Although many of them were not trained in singing (although some were) they do an amazing job with one of the toughest scores on Broadway. Their voices may not be the best out there but the flavor that they bring to an already wonderful score is wonderful. Both Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter bring new life to character that have been portrayed so differently in the stage version. The art direction and costumes in this film were well worth the academy awards nominations and wins. The costumes are so beautifully done that they capture the essence of the character while still remaining true to the time period. The set and art direction bring you into a world you could never imagine. The dreary colors show the true emotion of the story and the set allows you to feel as if you are sitting there with the characters and you were part of the story If you are a fan of the Broadway musical and are looking to capture what has been portrayed on stage you may want to rethink your approach to this musical. It is not a duplicate of what has been done on stage. It is a whole new vision that should be appreciated for its uniqueness. Props to Tim Burton and the entire cast and crew of this film. You did a wonderful job at taking something already wonderful and making it that much better!