Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Michael S — 07 Oct 2013

Funny! Love Tim Burton & Johnny Depp combo!

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Michael S on 07 Oct 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Emma A (77) on 11 Jan 2017

The acting was brilliant, so too was the direction and the cinematography - the plot was lacking however…

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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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By Fong K (647) on 05 Jan 2017

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By Elizabeth D (232) on 24 Nov 2018

The set, special effects and costumes were amazing. But the plot had a ton of holes even for a fantasy…

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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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By Traci B (94) on 18 Dec 2017

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