Tim Burton movies: The 4 best (and worst) movies by Tim Burton
Tim Burton is a very well known and successful director in the industry. He’s created a number of great movies, many with actor Johnny Depp. He’s spearheaded a total of 19 films so far, most of which are a real success.
Those definitely outweigh the ones that are considered to not be so good by some. Like many creatives that’s bound to happen. Some films just work better than others. Movies are up to interpretation and they speak to people in different ways.
Some of Burton’s greatest films include
,
Edward Scissorhands
, and
Big Fish
. There’s plenty more from the talented director. His dark but comedic approaches have been a successful formula entertaining us for decades.
The director is a true talent. Here we shared some of what we think are his best films, as well as the ones we feel like didn’t hit the mark.
The best and worst Tim Burton movies
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
We’re starting off the list with Alice in Wonderland. 2010 really isn’t that long ago, but filmmakers still didn’t have the technology and CGI capabilities that we have today. However, it’s the visuals in the film that really make it stand out. It’s so stunning and helps immerse you into the reimagined movie. You feel like you’re in the whimsical world of Wonderland with Alice.
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Beetlejuice (1988)
This classic film starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder is a must add to your watch list if you’ve never seen it. The right amount of darkness and comedy is done so well which is a skill Burton has executed brilliantly. The cast is small but every character is unique and brings out the best from each other. Nothing tops Keaton’s performance, and that’s largely due to Burton’s vision.
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Corpse Bride (2005)
Another film many will recognize, even if you never watched it, is Corpse Bride. This movie was Burton’s first foray into a stop-motion animation feature as director. And like most of his work, he navigated the different format successfully. There’s a big difference when you’re directing a regular film and an animation. You have to be more creative, and Burton’s imagination really came through.
Stream now: Hulu
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Speaking of different approaches, Burton went into some new territory with yet another Johnny Depp movie. Sweeney Todd‘s characters and costumes are dark, and it stays consistent that way throughout the whole film. There’s barely any comedic relief, which was a new concept for the director who’s known for combining the right amount of darkness and comedy in his other features. And yet, you stick with the characters and a great story is delivered to the audience.
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