Directed by Tim Burton2007 Musical/Horror
Rated R
*** 1/2
A very good musical, but in the scope of others released in 2007 (Hairspray, Once, and to a certain extent Enchanted) it was the weakest of the year. A great performance by Johnny Depp, and good supporting turns by Helena Bonham Carter and Ed Sanders can't overcome the pacing problems (when they hit "Alms, Alms" it almost seems like it was added an afterthought because they realized they had to get that information across to the viewer, and feels rushed) and the lack of development in the Anthony/Johanna story. Still, the movie is recommendable for the good performances and often extremely catchy music.
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