Comments on: Review: ‘Dark Shadows’ Is Another Lazy, Incoherent Disappointment From Tim Burton

By: canali

canali — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

most of us die hard DS fans had already imagined this massacre from 'burton the butcher of seville'….wasn't his destruction of that other classic 'planet of the apes' enough?…puh-lease burton, save your 'reimaginings' for home movies or the indi front…or your journal…not the big screen.
…too bad burton didn't have the gonads to stay true to the original…heck if the makers of 'mission impossible' could (despite this generation not being familiar with the franchise) then why couldn't burton the butcher?

By: Oogle monster

Oogle monster — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

This makes me so sad. I loved Sweeney Todd and I really don't get all the hate for Alice in Wonderland. Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands will live on.

By: jimmiescoffee

jimmiescoffee — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

what the fuck happened to you burton? all being said, you've only made 4 bad films (this included) but its getting weird now. remakes of everything? including your own SHIT?!?

By: Stealth

Stealth — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

Did we see the same movie? This is a fantastically fun movie, that makes fun of itself – johnny shined .. It shows how great Eva Green is- go cover an action film… Seems like your reviews are more geared for guns girls and bs… geez!!!!

By: Joan P. Higgins

Joan P. Higgins — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

I agree completely!!

By: lolitahaze

lolitahaze — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

Tim Burton has never been that good of a filmmaker. He's existed by stealing the ideas and designs of artists like Edward Gorey for a long time. Now he's completely out of ideas and people are finally starting to notice his desperation and lack of ability. About time.

By: Dryer

Dryer — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

Burton's been on a downward trend since Planet of The Apes. The guys become a studio property to produce merchandise for Tweens at Spencer Gift outlets. Im just glad I grew up on the Tim Burton of PeeWee, Batman & Beetlejuice, when his name actually meant something. Now all I can do is laugh when I see kids getting served trailers with lines like 'From The Director of Alice In Wonderland' and truly feel sorry for their choice in movies.

By: jimmiescoffee

jimmiescoffee — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

@BONZOB …i like 'mars attacks'…… 'charlie and the chocolate factory' … 'planet of the apes'… 'alice in wonderland' and 'dark shadows' are big budget messes if you ask me

By: Bill the Lizard

Bill the Lizard — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

"…an unfocused mess — a top-notch piece of production and costume design in search of a story."
Doesn't this describe the last several Tim Burton movies? All icing – NO CAKE!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

I saw "Alice and Wonderland" and, you're right, it was utterly incoherent, boring and non-whimsical. A lot of Burton's stuff is like that — it looks great, but it's empty and incoherent and choppy ("Mars Attacks"). Having said that, "Ed Wood" is one of my favorite movies; I guess if you make enough movies, one or two of them accidentally turn out to be great.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

Sad to read Tim Burton made such charming, whimsical films in the past. What happened Tim? And same with Johnny Depp What's Eating Gilbert grape? Where did that Depp go? I miss that guy and Tim too. Such talent but they are slowly disappearing into caricatures.

By: joe

joe — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

do you hate these guy? you did not very bad about twilight. if you hate , don't try to transfer this sense to other .

By: Kob

Kob — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:36 +0000

Just one thing I would like to know. The review blames a lack of story, no follow-throughs on what it suggests and poor handling of its characters, and yet the overwhelming criticism is of Burton? What about Seth-Grahame Smith and John August's role in this apparent disappointment. Why is Burton made out to be the villain of the piece Todd?

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

Ha, now all the sudden everyone doesn't like Sweeney Todd? I remember people swooning over it when it came out, and it did get good reviews by the critics. I myself did not like it and always stood by my opinion. Glad to see you all coming around now.

By: Marko

Marko — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

But Kevin Jagernauth kept sounding so excited for this!

By: caro

caro — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

i live in France and i saw the movie this morning .
It's fun and Eva Green steals the show and every one seems to have fun times.
There is no real plot or motivation but it's not endless

By: Kristina

Kristina — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

My gosh just saw it and was HUGELY disappointed. It was a FIASCO and very embarassing, only the little boy\’s character was loveable and Green played well.

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

And I assume in time you'll also say Big Fish isn't good, another film I didn't like yet critics did. Face it, Burton has made 5 good films: Pee Wee, Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood..that is it. No not Batman Returns, no not Sleepy Hollow…only the 5 I said.

By: Arwen

Arwen — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

To Cirkusfolk…personally I liked Big Fish but only some of Burton's films. I never liked Edward Scissorhands. I thought it was disgusting. I did like Alice in Wonderland though and a couple others. I haven't seen Dark Shadows and I do not intend to because other than using character names, it is NOT Dark Shadows. They destroyed it by what they did to it. I don't know what Depp and Burton think at times to make such changes to a story that has a cult following. This was a hair-brained idea to make it a spoof and basically corrupt the original story line. It isn't worth seeing as Dark Shadows. They should have changed all the character names and location and made an independent horror-comedy because what they did do will piss off a lot of hardcore fans such as myself. I have seen enough in trailers and reviews to know I would be upset watching this travesty.

By: gurlbye

gurlbye — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

flop opinion, stay pressed like a panini

By: Mila

Mila — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

Has anybody on here saw or read interview with Tim about this movie.
He didn't want to recreate Dark Shadows series. He wanted to make a movie that is funny and enjoyable and that makes fun of vampires, supernatural and itself. And he did it.
It is not meant to be masterpeace. Lot of haters here.
P.S. Twilight is disgusting and please do not compare it with Tim Burton's films.

By: lenij

lenij — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

Saw Dark Shadows yesterday and it didn't live up to any of my expectations. It's so messy, I don't even know where to begin. I thought this one is going to be much better than Alice (also disappointing). Depp has his moments but there a lot of painful and uncomfortable scenes. Love Eva Green though, i think she's the only bright light in the tunnel. They're even setting it up so that if Tim decided that he wants another big pay check they'll have a sequel (sigh).

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

Well n all honesty, it would be difficult to make a true traditional Dark Shadows Movie. The only problem is that there is SO much story line with the wonderful series, it would be difficult to fit it in. That being said, they advertised it as a comedy. At least they did that. It was a funny film, and somewhat of an introduction for today's generation into Dark Shadows. It's a wonderful show, but I can say with some certainty that there are a lot of kids and young adults in today;s generation who wouldn't watch it. It wouldn't hold their interest with the special effects, the lack of sex, vulgarity and violence. It was toned down for that era. All in all it was a funny film, to anyone who is actually disappointed, you never watched the trailers. (They have those for a reason you know).

By: Reichenbach

Reichenbach — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

When did it become a crime for directors to make movies for fun? He enjoyed making it, Depp enjoyed being a part of it, and as someone whose only past references of "Dark Shadows" comes from her mother, I enjoyed the s**t out of this movie. Yeah, I asked if any of it was in relation to the TV show, and was told that it wasn't, but more like an overview, condensed series of events.

Does it make me want to watch the actual show? Yes, after I finish my marathon watch of Classic Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, The Legend of Korra and the other dozen of shows that catch my interest.

And what draws my attention to these shows? That the way I was introduced to them was by means of someone else having a blast making them and sharing something about them to me.

So no, ROCHELLE, the people of my generation could have an interest in the Original show. Because if it's as well done as you claim, it will hold our attention, just like the current versions of Sherlock does, and period pieces like Downton Abbey. If they can even find this show, it's a testament to their love of media and assuming that they won't enjoy it is to group them with the mindless that keep Jersey Shore and The Real Housewives of Don't Give A F**k on the air. You are entitled to your opinion, but you have no right to generalize an entire generation; it's ageist and hurtful and goes both ways.

As for my thoughts on Tim Burton movies, it remains the same as it did when I was 7: The man is magical, his movies put a smile on my face, and for anyone to not see that, well BOO on them for being a bit too grown up to enjoy things once in their lives.

By: Penny Johnson

Penny Johnson — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:30:35 +0000

It was a painful experience -after 5 minutes of watching DS the movie -it was abundonly clear that no one associated with the movie ever saw the beloved tv series, if they had, they should be ashamed of their disrespect to the shows enduring qualities and beloved original cast. I am sure no one will be rushing home from school to watch this embarrasingly, cheap farce. On the other hand, the DVD sets of the original series are sold out and additional press dates for more sets are flying off the pre-order shelves. Doesn't this tell you something? Why not take a really good thing and make it better – not destroy it, RIP Jonathan Fried – I am thankful you did not suffer throught this subclass attempt to cash in on DS's enduring success.