Tim Burton - Goth Zen Master or Sell out - Blu-ray Forum

thedarkangel1975 · 01-26-2009, 09:23 PM

I am doing this mainly because I am watching Sleepy Hollow right now lol.

assydingo · 01-26-2009, 09:34 PM

More hits than misses. And his misses are better than average...

So I'd give him a good score.

RSuarez · 01-26-2009, 09:35 PM

I guess both, when he makes movies based on characters he created (or based on stories fit for his style for the matter) he's the master...

On the other hand, Burton filming remakes... well... I hated his version of Planet of the apes...Charlie and the chocolate factory was ok... wonder how will Alce turn out as it is a mixture of the two... it is totally his style but it's based on a prior work...

thedarkangel1975 · 01-26-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RSuarez

I guess both, when he makes movies based on characters he created (or based on stories fit for his style for the matter) he's the master...

On the other hand, Burton filming remakes... well... I hated his version of Planet of the apes...Charlie and the chocolate factory was ok... wonder how will Alce turn out as it is a mixture of the two... it is totally his style but it's based on a prior work...

I actually liked Charlie better then Willy Wonka. i know I will cause an uproar on this, but his verison is a lot closer to the book then the Gene Wilder crap. I just didn't like that movie at all. Planet of The Aapes, not better then the original, but a lot better then the crap sequels they made. I did like his twist though.

assydingo · 01-26-2009, 09:43 PM

I liked his version besides the god awful oompa loompa songs. He should have just not had that in the movie.

JamesKurtovich · 01-26-2009, 09:44 PM

Burton certainly seems limited in his abilities, unless he purposefully employs the exact same style for all of his movies.

STARSCREAM · 01-26-2009, 09:52 PM

I think he is overrated but that is my my opinion. Doesn't help that I dislike most of his movies. Hes stuff is just wierd to me.

Porkchop Express · 01-26-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Burton certainly seems limited in his abilities, unless he purposefully employs the exact same style for all of his movies.

I definitely think it's on purpose. With the exception of planet of the apes, I've always enjoyed his movies.

How is Sleepy Hollow blu BTW? I have the dvd.

JamesKurtovich · 01-26-2009, 10:01 PM

Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, and Big Fish were all good Burton movies, in my opinion.

assydingo · 01-26-2009, 10:02 PM

I liked Ed Wood.

thedarkangel1975 · 01-26-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

I definitely think it's on purpose. With the exception of planet of the apes, I've always enjoyed his movies.

How is Sleepy Hollow blu BTW? I have the dvd.

Solid in my opinion. PQ I would give a 4 and AQ a 4 too.

AKORIS · 01-26-2009, 10:06 PM

I've enjoyed almost all of his movies--- has a great "look" to all of his
movies-- very unique and offbeat.

PLANET OF THE APES was his only true misfire for me as of late.

MarkMTC · 01-26-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by badchannels

1995 Batman Forever ( HIT ) A favorite...

He didn't direct Batman Forever Joel Schumacher did.

For the record I love Burton's visual style.

Blurred · 01-26-2009, 11:34 PM

Well imo Big Fish is NOT a miss at all. Its a freakin good movie.

And yeah. i fecking hate the word "Sell Out"

Blu Man · 01-26-2009, 11:35 PM

The guy kinda creeps me out. But I respect him. I liked Beetlejuice.....

Sussudio · 01-26-2009, 11:42 PM

i dont necessarily think you can apply a general title to tim burton; some of his movies have been great successes and i've really enjoyed them, others not so much. he's found a forumla that he's good at, keeps him busy, and keeps getting him work. i dont think theres anything wrong with that.

01-26-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Tim Burton - Goth Zen Master or Sell out I am doing this mainly because I am watching Sleepy Hollow right now lol.

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01-26-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	More hits than misses. And his misses are better than average... So I'd give him a good score.

01-26-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
RSuarez Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:MX / TX Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:607	I guess both, when he makes movies based on characters he created (or based on stories fit for his style for the matter) he's the master... On the other hand, Burton filming remakes... well... I hated his version of Planet of the apes...Charlie and the chocolate factory was ok... wonder how will Alce turn out as it is a mixture of the two... it is totally his style but it's based on a prior work...

01-26-2009, 09:43 PM	#5
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	I liked his version besides the god awful oompa loompa songs. He should have just not had that in the movie.

01-26-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Burton certainly seems limited in his abilities, unless he purposefully employs the exact same style for all of his movies.

01-26-2009, 09:52 PM	#7
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I think he is overrated but that is my my opinion. Doesn't help that I dislike most of his movies. Hes stuff is just wierd to me.

01-26-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, and Big Fish were all good Burton movies, in my opinion.

01-26-2009, 10:02 PM	#10
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	I liked Ed Wood.

01-26-2009, 10:06 PM	#12
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	I've enjoyed almost all of his movies--- has a great "look" to all of his movies-- very unique and offbeat. PLANET OF THE APES was his only true misfire for me as of late.

01-26-2009, 11:34 PM	#14
Blurred Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Sweden Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:516 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well imo Big Fish is NOT a miss at all. Its a freakin good movie. And yeah. i fecking hate the word "Sell Out"

01-26-2009, 11:35 PM	#15
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	The guy kinda creeps me out. But I respect him. I liked Beetlejuice.....

01-26-2009, 11:42 PM	#16
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i dont necessarily think you can apply a general title to tim burton; some of his movies have been great successes and i've really enjoyed them, others not so much. he's found a forumla that he's good at, keeps him busy, and keeps getting him work. i dont think theres anything wrong with that.

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