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Trailer Watch: Dark Shadows

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There’s a point where bizarre is no longer bizarre, just irritating.

Dark Shadows

Plot Summary: Tim Burton brings the campy daytime soap to the big screen.
Release Date: May 11, 2012

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Rating: C
Commentary: When the last gothic-styled comedy hit the marketplace (Addams Family), the design work of the advertising was impeccable. Here, we just have something that looks cheap and unusual. 		Rating: C+
Commentary: When you have the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp brand, you can’t expect something utterly different. There was a point in time where Burton would have been considered eclectic with a unique vision, now he seems to have defined himself and his films something that’s almost generic. The trailer doesn’t make this wants-to-be-campy seriocomedy look like anything new or interesting, which could be a problem.
Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
Oscar Chances: Art Direction and Costume Design are certain nominees, but I think the Summer release will ensure the film isn’t taken too seriously in other categories.

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One response to “Trailer Watch: Dark Shadows”

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    Cinesnatch

    Pretty spot-on. I’d throw in the possibility of makeup. Too Bad we see so little of Pfeiffer in the trailer. I hope she’s in the movie.

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