Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Araiz A — 10 Mar 2014

What a mess. I love you Tim Burton, but this one was one big mess...

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Araiz A on 10 Mar 2014.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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Certainly I wish I had had as much fun as the participants seemed to be having but in the end, and a spectacular special effects end it is,…

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It may not be Tim Burton's or Johnny Depp's best movie but it was still a good one, somewhat funny yet entertaining as always…

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I personally enjoyed this movie and remember watching it with my sister and mother, I understand that some people saw the big names and expected…

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By Jennifer R (652) on 10 Mar 2017

Very good indeed!! love tim burton movies. great music too johnny depp was wonderful & michelle pfeiffer also.. I enjoyed:):)…

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