Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Alyssa M — 30 Jun 2013

Maybe it's me but Tim and Johnny together just make me laugh.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Alyssa M on 30 Jun 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kent S (17) on 19 Mar 2017

I'm kind of surprised at the rating this got here on RT. I haven't been too fond of any of Burton's recent work but I actually liked this one a lot…

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By Nilufer R (1,189) on 18 Dec 2017

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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By Dan M (2,128) on 06 Jan 2017

Yet another Burton-Depp-BonhamCarter collaboration…

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By Ray S (427) on 29 Jul 2017

For all its goofy-seriousness, randomness, and unnecessary borderline R sexual content it still manages to entertain…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 03 Jun 2017

Although I do love the movie, I feel like it has something missing…

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

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By Hannah K (242) on 31 Oct 2016

Really good movie. Jonny Depp is hot as a vampire…

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