Dark Shadows(2012)- User Reviews

Bads:
-Filmed with a 70's camera (kind of a cool thing but not on a big screen)
- Should be rated R.. I watched this with my family and there are so much inuendos it was just embarrasing.
-Not funny.. The only funny parts are in the trailer
-The story …more»

This was a little campy and there were no elements of surprise. Of course I knew that going in since it was a Tim Burton film. Would love to see a serious one. Couldn't find Jonathan Frid. Johnny Depp showed his comedic side though so I guess that's …more»

In the middle of the 1960s, the television company ABC acquired an import of a British television series entitled 'Dark Shadows', which ran until 1971. Now, nearly 40 years later, director Tim Burton brings the TV series to the big screen in …more»

After reading some of the negative reviews this movie evoked, I was prepared to be disappointed. Though I'm old enough to remember the original 60's soap opera that has a cult following, I wasn't enough of a fan to be a purist. If you are …more»

It's very simple. Tim Burton CANNOT write a good ending. He doesn't seem to understand that certain attention needs to be given to poetic justice. A movie needs to be wrapped up with a bow. loose ends need to be tied, there needs to be a climax …more»

I remember running home after school to watch Dark Shadows. All of my classmates did the same back in the 60's. I really didn't think that I would like the movie, but I thought it was great! It was funny and it brought back memories of the original …more»

Okay, I think we can all agree this is just one of those films you'll either love or hate, no in between. I was ambivalent about going to see it because I remember having the kajeebees scared outta me as a kid with the series. So, I resolved to …more»

I loved the movie- lavish sets, great special effects, gorgeous actresses! But ultimately, it was Johnny's movie. He gave his Barnabus Collins a Voice and language (much like Shakespeare) that worked so well. There will definitely be a sequel, and …more»

I've seen better TV Shows than this $100m dollar movie. Let me explain my point of view....

First the good - loved the sets and a certain red dress.

Now the bad - the rest of the movie.

The direction for this movie showed no flair, no excitement, …more»

I thought it was a really good movie. I am also a fan of the original series. Johnny Depp played a really good Barnabas Collins. He almost looked like the original Barnabas Collins in the series, except he had lighter skin and black make-up around the …more»