Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Denis-Steve G — 06 Jul 2013

Divertissant malgré quelques lacunes dans le scénario.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Denis-Steve G on 06 Jul 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris C (2,693) on 30 Aug 2016

Color me surprised. Never in a million years would I have thought I'd like this, but this is a great movie. A lot of fun…

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By Angelina M (47) on 24 Sep 2016

It was really good in certain ways... Having Depp in the movie make it better... Nice effects of the witch breaking like a porcelain doll…

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By Ricky P (225) on 09 Jul 2016

It may not be for everyone, but for diehard Burton fans, it's another treat from him…

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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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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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