Monday, July 27, 2009

Tim Burton's New Movie Surprises No One


Fantastic sets which are sure to overshadow the story.

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Creepy yet endearing characters which are now just creepy.

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Helena Bonham Carter.

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Johnny Deep in some kind of a dress and heavy make-up acting like a fool.

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Oh yeah, and Danny Elfman phoning it in.

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I feel like I've seen this movie and I haven't even seen it.
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9 comments:

  1. Paul Arrand RodgersJuly 27, 2009 at 7:47:00 AM PDT

    If Johnny Depp fucks up on the level he fucked up in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I'll riot.

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  2. brianJuly 27, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM PDT

    I couldn't agree more.

    It's one thing to repeat themes - Woody Allen comes to mind.

    It's another to churn out the same movie.

    I don't think there's a cure for Tim Burton.

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  3. PIPERJuly 27, 2009 at 9:24:00 AM PDT

    Paul,

    Is this a peaceful riot? Or a nasty riot. Whichever, get ready.

    Brian,

    The worst part is, he's going back and re-imagining all these favorites.

    Planet of the Apes
    Sleepy Hollow
    Willy Wonka
    and now Alice in Wonderland.

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  4. Emily BlakeJuly 28, 2009 at 8:48:00 AM PDT

    Well I was interested in seeing this movie, but when you put it that way, fuck it.

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  5. PIPERJuly 28, 2009 at 11:00:00 AM PDT

    Emily,

    I'm glad I could be here for you. I just saved you some money. Please send it directly to me.

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  6. KramerJuly 28, 2009 at 2:43:00 PM PDT

    Edward Scissorhands and Pee Wee's big adventure seem so long ago...

    Maybe that's what bugs me. If this were some director like Bay, I wouldn't care what he does. But I used to really like this guy.

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  7. FletchJuly 31, 2009 at 9:06:00 PM PDT

    Way ahead of you, buddy. I posted some vitriol directed at Burton a couple days ago after someone put up the trailer. I started off intrigued but that quickly led to anger which led to hate which led to suffering.

    Kramer puts it well. I used to really like this guy - remember, he directed Batman! And Edward! And...and now all he does is troll the past for shit he can remake in his own image. Pinocchio's coming soon...are you ready?

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  8. Reel WhoreAugust 11, 2009 at 7:29:00 AM PDT

    It would be nice if he used his directorial powers on an original script again, wouldn't it? At least then we might not mind seeing Bonham Carter & Depp acting crazy.

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  9. elgringoAugust 13, 2009 at 6:50:00 PM PDT

    You have nailed it.

    "Edward Scissorhands and Pee Wee's big adventure seem so long ago..."

    Yeah...but they also seem so new and fresh. Like every other movie he's still making.

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