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Rating: 3/10 (9 January 2008)

Guys, guys, guys. I'll be the first to admit I'm not an avid follower of the film industry and new very little about this movie before I saw it. In fact, I had no idea this was 100% a musical. I don't recall seeing any trailers and didn't read IMDb reviews before going. It was my wife's turn to pick a movie and this was the one. It was two of the most painful two hours of my life. The movie starts, the singing begins, and it never stops. I swear, at least 90% of the dialog is in song.
I'll also admit, I'm not a huge fan of Burton or Depp but I do like good guy movies. They've both done good movies, they've both done bad movies (this one included). I liked the "old school" Depp much better - Blow, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Donnie Brasco, etc. I liked Pirates but didn't like Depp's character. Seems like the same old repetitive character (POTC, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, etc). The people who have seen and written reviews on this movie are obviously the brain washed Depp/Burton cool aid drinking fanatics. They would give 10 stars to a Depp/Burton Old Navy commercial.
So, the movie - an annoying combination of Edward Scissorhands meets Moulin Rouge. Although, Moulin Rouge sucked much less - at least it was in color.
Anyway, do your duty and see it if it gets you some points towards a kitchen pass but be forewarned what your getting into!!! 3 of 10 stars