Dark Shadows(2012)- User Reviews

.When I first heard Tim Burton was directing DS I was very excited. I waited with anticpation in the months building up to the film waiting for the initial trailer to be released.When the trailer was released I was extremely dissapointed. Despite the …more»

You must realize that in no way could a two hour movie could capture the essence of a show that ran as long as the tv series did. However, as a movie on its on, Dark Shadows is tremendously entertaining. Johnny Depp excels as usual with his performance. …more»

I saw the film this weekend, and though I was a fan of Dark Shadows, and I am a fan of Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfieffer, the movie fell a little flat for me. Tim Burton said he didn't want to make the movie "campy". Well, if it had been …more»

Excruciatingly fun and bloody! The movie is in a dark atmosphere, but Tim Burton and all of the great casts seem to find the nook to twist the story and make it very entertaining. Nobody can just do that. My highest appreciation to Johnny Depp, Michelle …more»

The movie was amazing. The comedy from every character was great. Its better to see it in theaters than bootlegged. Great movie and soo cannot wait for it to come to DVD. Honestly the villain was the best character because of her creepy and pure evil …more»

I was a childhood fan of the show: actually I was adicted to the show like many are to soap operas today, and have to say I found this movie reminiscent of that show. Johnny Depp is a great character actor as well as Michelle Pfieffer, and every character …more»

Suprised by the bad reviews. I loved it. It brought back some old memories. I must have been a kid when Dark Shadows was on TV. Dark Shadows spiked my interest in scary movies from way back when. This movie was somewhat of a comedy but that was what …more»

I eagerly awaited this movie as I do not usually go to the movie theatres and thought it might be something I would enjoy. I expected a bit more humor as that is how it has been billed in advertisements and trailers. Well you can see every humorous …more»

My first inclination was to skip it, although I was a fan of the TV series. I should have listened!!! It was flat out boring!!! I am a big fan of Johnny Depp and Michelle P. Save yourself the cash and time. Storylines and characters just did not make …more»

Reminiscent of Tim Burton’s SLEEPY HOLLOW and of the classic Hammer Horror films of the 1950’s, DARK SHADOWS is a magical, romantic comedy-tragedy (not a farce) to be enjoyed by all viewers, and a love letter to the original DARK SHADOWS television show …more»