There is so much singing, you actually get used to it.

Rating: 6/10 (6 June 2008)

The only reason i would give this movie a six and not an 8 is that i am not particularly fond of musicals. But, this picture was not without its charm. The cinematography is great, i like that vision of London, almost reminds you of a nightmare you had when you were young. Jonny Depp is excellent in this movie. I believe he didn't ever attempt to sing before this film, i could be wrong but in any case he does a good job. Alan Rickman is his usual convincing self as the "bad guy". I really enjoyed Helena Bonham Carter's character as well, very darkly portrayed. I reckon the mixture of Musical and Horror isn't a bad idea at all and gives the film a very surreal feeling which helps you maintain interest in the film. Overall I initially didn't think I would enjoy this film but I was pleasantly surprised that I gained enough interest to watch it the whole way through. Not a bad film at all, just not fantastic.