Anyone else dislike Tim Burton's style? - Blu-ray Forum

Ragana · 07-18-2010, 05:03 AM

After watching Coraline with my girlfriend I came to a conclusion that aside from Big Fish, I absolutely hate Tim Burton's style. I know I will get an angry mob after me for saying this but in my opinion, Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas (along with his other films) are total garbage.

Anyone else not a fan of his style?

Batman1980 · 07-18-2010, 05:07 AM

Coraline was by Henry Selick, not Tim Burton. I like Burton a lot and I probably always will. He's one of my top 10 living filmmakers.

Ragana · 07-18-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Coraline was by Henry Selick, not Tim Burton. I like Burton a lot and I probably always will. He's one of my top 10 living filmmakers.

Ah, bad info on my part. Guess I should never just take a woman's word for it.

Batman1980 · 07-18-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragana

Ah, bad info on my part. Guess I should never just take a woman's word for it.

It was VERY similar to Corpse Bride so I can see why someone would think Burton made it but no pretty sure he wasn't involved with it at all. Nope he wasn't, unless IMDb is lying.

RocShemp · 07-18-2010, 05:13 AM

Tim Burton also didn't direct The Nightmare Before Christmas, though it was inspired by a poem he wrote.

Walts Ghost · 07-18-2010, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

It was VERY similar to Corpse Bride so I can see why someone would think Burton made it but no pretty sure he wasn't involved with it at all. Nope he wasn't, unless IMDb is lying.

Nope, your right. Burton had nothing to do with Coraline. that was all Henry Selick, the man who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas. Which most people don't realize, they think Burton did it

But I've always loved Burton's style, it's visually cool and there's only one movie he's made I didn't like. So I'll stand behind him, he's one of my favorite directors

OG Pooh · 07-18-2010, 05:13 AM

I like Burton. I actually wish he were stranger.

kings35 · 07-18-2010, 05:59 AM

I love Tim Burton! However the only movie of his I don't really care for is Corpse Bride. Gave it 2 chances but didn't stick.

detective392 · 07-18-2010, 06:36 AM

He is one of my favorite filmmakers and hope he does do that stop motion Addams Family movie.

nolfoc · 07-18-2010, 06:39 AM

he did write Nightmare before xmas, basically thats the only thing ive ever liked that he somewhat did... other then that i think hes just as bad as M. Night

Walts Ghost · 07-18-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by detective392

He is one of my favorite filmmakers and hope he does do that stop motion Addams Family movie.

I fully agree, I think it would be fantastic if he did

EricJ · 07-18-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kings35

I love Tim Burton! However the only movie of his I don't really care for is Corpse Bride. Gave it 2 chances but didn't stick.

That wasn't Tim's either. (That was Mike Johnson's.)

Which brings up the rather messy point that Tim has NEVER directed any animated movie with his name on it...

Batman1980 · 07-18-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

That wasn't Tim's either. (That was Mike Johnson's.)

Which brings up the rather messy point that Tim has NEVER directed any animated movie with his name on it...

So...will Addams family be the first one or will he just be the guy behind the guy again?

Walts Ghost · 07-18-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

That wasn't Tim's either. (That was Mike Johnson's.)

Which brings up the rather messy point that Tim has NEVER directed any animated movie with his name on it...

He actually co-directed it. That counts right?

Batman1980 · 07-18-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pj_campbell

He actually co-directed it. That counts right?

So he did! Or so he did, according to IMDb.com.

Jezza · 07-18-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pj_campbell

He actually co-directed it. That counts right?

Well of course it does. It's no different to having a co-writer or co-producer, he still directed it.

Trogdor2010 · 07-18-2010, 07:12 AM

To me, anyone that thinks Tim Burton's films are "Dark" have not watched a David Lynch film. Compare anything Burton has done that is as disturbing as "Eraserhead".

QuasidodoJr · 07-18-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragana

Ah, bad info on my part. Guess I should never just take a woman's word for it.

Never trust a woman. All they want is your man juice.

EricJ · 07-18-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

Never trust a woman.

Well, THAT brings us back to Tim Burton films...

(So, which one was more openly misogynist, Alice, Sleepy Hollow, or "Batman Returns"?)

Batman1980 · 07-18-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Well, THAT brings us back to Tim Burton films...

(So, which one was more openly misogynistic, Alice, Sleepy Hollow, or "Batman Returns"?)

How about none? I never got that vibe watching any of those. I'd say Mars Attacks! but the aliens targeted everyone.

07-18-2010, 05:03 AM	#1
Ragana Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Homer Glen, Illinois Blu-ray collection:35	Anyone else dislike Tim Burton's style? After watching Coraline with my girlfriend I came to a conclusion that aside from Big Fish, I absolutely hate Tim Burton's style. I know I will get an angry mob after me for saying this but in my opinion, Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas (along with his other films) are total garbage. Anyone else not a fan of his style?

07-18-2010, 05:07 AM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Coraline was by Henry Selick, not Tim Burton. I like Burton a lot and I probably always will. He's one of my top 10 living filmmakers.

07-18-2010, 05:13 AM	#5
RocShemp Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	Tim Burton also didn't direct The Nightmare Before Christmas, though it was inspired by a poem he wrote.

07-18-2010, 05:13 AM	#7
OG Pooh Banned Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Hudson Valley, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:132	I like Burton. I actually wish he were stranger.

07-18-2010, 05:59 AM	#8
kings35 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:444 Blu-ray collection:1503 Trading Score:103	I love Tim Burton! However the only movie of his I don't really care for is Corpse Bride. Gave it 2 chances but didn't stick.

07-18-2010, 06:36 AM	#9
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	He is one of my favorite filmmakers and hope he does do that stop motion Addams Family movie.

07-18-2010, 06:39 AM	#10
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	he did write Nightmare before xmas, basically thats the only thing ive ever liked that he somewhat did... other then that i think hes just as bad as M. Night

07-18-2010, 07:12 AM	#17
Trogdor2010 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:45 Blu-ray collection:266	To me, anyone that thinks Tim Burton's films are "Dark" have not watched a David Lynch film. Compare anything Burton has done that is as disturbing as "Eraserhead".

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