an excellent Burton movie

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2008)

As usual, Tim Burton's adaption of the play to movie was well done--he is a director who can give us the odd in a very entertaining way. All the lead actors did good jobs (especially with the singing because it is not the norm for any of them), and the twists and turns in the plot were excellent. Helena Bonhiem Carter did an exceptional job and deserves recognition for her rule. Johnny Depp, as usual in Burton movies, was outstanding. It was good to see Alan Rickman as the judge responsible for Depp's family situation--he is a good actor who is able to perform whatever is required. This movie definitely deserves the nominations received for the Golden Globes, and hopefully there will be more nominations along with some wins for this incredible movie.