2 out of 5 stars (Has Some Good Moments, But Is Overall Bad) The Harry Potter series is one of the most successful and respected fantasy epics of our time. J.K. Rowling captivated both readers and audiences with her story of a young boy who discovers the existence of magic and ultimately must fight to… Continue Reading
“Frankenweenie”: Burton’s Creation is Frightfully Freaky, but Fun
3 out of 5 stars (average) Tim Burton is a master of the macabre and a stockpile of strangeness. His movies are dark, usually fantastical pieces that manage to entertain. Over the past couple of years, critics have felt that Burton is losing his touch. Let’s be honest: “Alice in Wonderland” was visually amusing, but… Continue Reading
“Dark Shadows”: A Welcome Return From Burton and Depp
3 out of 5 stars (average) Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have worked together many times. The two have made some great movies, “Edward Scissorhands”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, to name a few. Their last collaboration was on “Alice in Wonderland”, which, in my opinion, wasn’t all that great. It looked nice, but the… Continue Reading