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Tim Burton’s Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter is a 2012 American dark fantasy/action horror film which was loosely based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name.

The movie tells us about Abraham Lincoln, our greatest president (and vampire hunter), who after his mother died by an undead assailant, decides to deal out some vigilante justice on some vampires. The film was generally panned by critics, but it did do fairly well at the box office.

What People Think

I went to go watch this movie yesterday and I was surprised that not as many people liked it as much as I did. Critics obviously didn’t like it very much with a current rating of 39% on Rotten Tomatoes . However, this rating is based on 23 reviews and an average rating of 4.8/10 stars, which isn’t great at all for a Tim Burton film.

The audience rating is currently 62% with an average rating of 3.2/5 stars, which I think is very generous seeing as most people who go to the cinema just see the movie to be entertained – they don’t critique it too hard.

My Thoughts

As for me, I thought the movie was great and pretty much follows the book very well (I read it after watching the movie). The acting was good with Benjamin Walker playing our lead actor Abraham Lincoln. There is currently an Oscar buzz surrounding him for this role, which might actually win him the award.

Cinematography and Production

The cinematography and production design was great, as per usual with Tim Burton movies. However, I felt that some of the CGI wasn’t too great, but it’s not a big deal in my opinion. The story is very well written and the action sequences are top-notch.

Why It’s Great

This is one of those movies that you can watch without worrying too much about the plot holes or whether people liked it more than you did. For example, few critics seemed to like this movie as much as I did, but they do all agree on two things: 1) This is a great Tim Burton film and 2) The cinematography is really good. So you can watch it just to see the darker side of Tim Burton’s mind, admire some great cinematography or just enjoy a fun action/horror film that’s more for entertainment than anything else. What more could you want? This movie is definitely worth your time and money!

Conclusion

All in all, I would definitely recommend this movie if you’re a fan of Tim Burton or just want an enjoyable, action-packed movie to watch. It’s not the best movie I’ve ever seen, but it was great for what it was.

I think that Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter is a great movie and people who didn’t like it are just being too critical. If you go into it with an open mind, you’ll enjoy it.

Do you think that Tim Burton’s Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter was a good movie? Let us know in the comments below!

There are a lot of things that make Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas so great. For one, the film is incredibly unique. It’s one of the only stop-motion animated films out there, and it definitely has a style all its own. Additionally, Burton’s signature dark and quirky humor is on full display here, which makes for a fun and entertaining film.

Film’s Background

The Nightmare Before Christmas was written and directed by Tim Burton in 1993. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, who finds himself bored with the same old routine every year. When he accidentally stumbles upon Christmas Town, he becomes fascinated with the idea of Christmas and decides to take over the holiday.

Unique Story

Jack enlists the help of his friends to learn everything he can about Christmas, and then he kidnaps Santa Claus and takes over the job himself. But Jack’s ignorance soon gets him in trouble with the real meaning of Christmas. Meanwhile, an alliance between Halloween Town’s citizens and Santa Claus’ elves is formed to save Christmas.

Well-Made And Unique

The Nightmare Before Christmas is not your typical holiday film. While it has all of the festive imagery of a classic Christmas cartoon, it also brings in plenty of spooky Halloween themes. Not to mention some dark humor that adults will appreciate. It’s definitely one of the most unique holiday films around, and it’s well-made to boot.

Perfect For The Whole Family

Nightmare is a film that both kids and adults can enjoy. It’s dark, quirky, and atmospheric enough to keep adults entertained, while the story is straightforward and easy for kids to follow. It’s the perfect holiday film for the whole family.

Won Numerous Awards

The Nightmare Before Christmas won the Annie Award for “Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production” and was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for “Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.”

Involves Both Christmas And Halloween

Nightmare also does a great job of blending together both Christmas and Halloween. While other films have focused on one or the other, only Nightmare combines the two holidays in such an effective way. The film works as a touching love story, but it’s also very funny and even scary at times. It’s definitely not your typical animated movie.

Kid Friendly But Creepy

Something that makes Nightmare truly special is that it manages to be dark, creepy, and atmospheric without being scary. Instead of scaring children, the movie instead opts for children-appropriate creepiness – there’s plenty of Halloween imagery here to be enjoyed by kids without making them too scared. Plus, adults can enjoy the film’s witty and clever writing.

Amazing Visuals

Overall, Nightmare is a stylish, well-made, and entertaining movie that is perfect for the whole family. Burton’s unique vision and quirky humor make it a standout holiday classic. And with a newly restored HD transfer, it’s never looked better!

Above all, Nightmare is just a really well-made film. The stop-motion animation is stunning, and the music by Danny Elfman is fantastic. Burton’s unique vision for the film comes through in every scene, and it’s clear that he put a lot of thought and care into creating it.

One Of The Best Christmas Movies

Nightmare is easily one of the best Christmas movies around. It’s a festive, quirky, and entertaining film that the whole family can enjoy. So if you’re looking for something different to watch this holiday season, be sure to check out Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. You won’t be disappointed!

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a fun-filled, family-friendly flick to get you into the Halloween spirit, then Nightmare Before Christmas is guaranteed to do the trick! Nightmare is simply one of those films that has something for everyone.

Whether you’re a fan of animation, Christmas, Halloween, or just good movies in general, you’ll find something to enjoy in Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s no wonder the film has become such a classic over the years. Thanks, Tim Burton!

When Tim Burton’s remake of Planet of the Apes was released in 2001, it received negative reviews from critics. However, after watching it again, I believe that it is actually a good movie.

The plot of the movie is as follows: Astronauts travelling to a distant planet find themselves in the future, when apes have taken over the world. The humans are captured and held prisoner by the apes, who use them for experimentation.

Planet of the Apes: The Plot

The story begins with a NASA astronaut, Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) who is sent through a time rift to an unknown planet. Soon after his arrival, he finds that the world has been ruled by apes for the last 1000 years and humans are enslaved. He is captured by chimpanzee soldiers and taken to a city where he meets the soon-to-be ruler of the ape kingdom, General Thade (Tim Roth).

Thade sentences him to death after a brief trial. He is taken back to the human city where he meets a female chimpanzee scientist named Ari (Helena Bonham Carter) who helps him escape from captivity and reunite with his crewmate. After the two escape, they discover a lake that is made up of a mutagenic substance which transforms humans into intelligent apes. The pair discovers this after witnessing an elderly human slave transform into an ape (off camera).

Afterwards, Leo and Ari go their separate ways; Leo to rescue his crewmate and take him back to the portal through which he arrived, and Ari to overthrow Thade and become the new queen of the apes. The movie concludes with Leo successfully returning to Earth, only to find that it has been destroyed in a nuclear war.

While the plot may seem clichéd or formulaic, it is actually very well executed. The acting is good, the visual effects are excellent, and the overall tone is dark and ominous. The only real flaw with the movie is its ending which feels rushed and incomplete.

Similarity to Orignal Film

One of the main criticisms of the movie was that it was too similar to the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie. However, I believe that this is actually one of its strengths. Burton did a good job of staying true to the first movie, while still adding his own interesting takes on the characters.

Character Development

Another criticism of the film is that it lacks character development, but I think this actually adds to its uniqueness and appeal. The movie goes along at such a fast pace that you don’t really get enough time to reflect on what is going on or analyse the characters’ motivations. This means that you are constantly kept guessing as to what is going to happen next.

Conclusion

Overall, I believe that Tim Burton’s remake of Planet of the Apes is a good movie. It is exciting, fast-paced and well-made. While it may not be perfect, it is definitely worth watching.

Despite its negative reviews, I believe that Tim Burton’s remake of Planet of the Apes is a great movie. It has excellent visuals, good acting, and an interesting plot.

While the ending could have been better, it is still worth watching. So, if you haven’t seen it already, I recommend that you check it out. You may be surprised at how good it is. So, if you ever come across it on TV, definitely give it a shot. Thanks for reading!

The undeniable success of Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has sparked interest in yet a new version of the film, titled Willy Wonka and serving as a prequel to the story, with the possible role for Wonka including actors Donald Glover, Ezra Miller, and Ryan Gosling. But before the film begins production, we need to revisit the remake that inspired it. Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory served as a fresh take on a classic children’s book, bringing the story and its characters to life in an exciting, mysterious, and thrilling way. It grossed $475 million worldwide,

Gave the children’s book a new spin

Despite the positive reception of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the original Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder, who starred in the classic version of the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, called Burton’s film an “insult” to the original. He claimed that they produced this film for money, but in reality, Tim Burton intended to give the movie a new take and provide a new adaptation of the book.

It gave us the Oompa Loompas

One of the most notable characteristics and beloved figures of the film are the orange Oompa Loompa’s in Wonka’s factory. As you can probably tell, all those Oompa Loompas are actually played by one actor, Deep Roy. Burton chose to utilize little digital effects or computer-generated imagery, so Roy had to repeat the same movements for several different takes and was brought together on screen using split-screen photography, digital, and front projection effects. Because of his effort and the work it took for Roy to complete his role as the Oompa Loompas, his salary was increased to $1,000,000. 

Those squirrels were actually trained for their role

Remember the cute squirrels that viciously attacked Veruca Salt? They were real. As I mentioned previously, Burton wanted to keep the digital effects and CGI limited, so he decided he wanted the 40 squirrels in the scene in the Nut Room to be real animals. To prepare for their role, the squirrels were trained every day for 10 weeks prior to filming as newborns, learning how to crack open walnuts while sitting on the little blue bar stools and placing its meat on a conveyer belt. 

Gave us a backstory to the chocolatier

While the book and the original film lack a backstory to Willy Wonka, Burton supplemented the need for information on the mysterious factory owner by giving us a look at Wonka’s past and who he is through a series of flashbacks, making him easier to connect with as a character. He even referenced his own childhood by adding the part about Wonka having to wear a huge dental brace. In Burton’s version of the film, we learn that Wonka’s father Wilbur was a dentist who forbade him to eat chocolate, and when he finally tasted it, he left his life and his father behind to pursue his dreams. 

Had incredible sets and visuals

Probably what makes this film so popular and a staple to Burton’s discography are the visuals in the film. Beautiful set designs were made, and Burton took the extra step to make everything appear real. He even used 192,000 gallons of fake chocolate for the river scene to make it appear more delicious, edible, and real as compared to the 1971 film.

Tim Burton has been working with The Walt Disney Company since the late sixties, and he’s been doing an incredible job. Cranking out hits like “Corpse Bride,” “9”, “James and the Giant Peach,” Tim Burton has been on a forty-year-long roll. 

Now that we understand what he is today let’s explore where he came from and how he became the man we all know him as today.

Growin’ Up

Timothy Walter Burton was born in Burbank, California on August 25th, 1958 into a family of surprisingly normal people. Other than his mother owning a cat-themed gift shop, his family was quite average. Little Timmy started making his own short films in his backyard by using toys to create stop-motion animation – the same method he has used in almost all of his major hits. 

He attended Burbank Highschool as a young man where he discovered that he’s not a particularly gifted student. He dabbled in a little water polo while he was there, but he really enjoyed painting and arts of any kind – including film. 

I think it’s incredible that Tim knew he had a passion for such a young age. Hell, when I was a kid, I’m pretty sure I wanted to be a homeless man, hopping from cart to cart without a penny of debt, but that’s not a future. I’m sure his mother noticed his special gifts for storytelling and animation at a young age – otherwise he would have never attended college. 

College

Tim Burton attended the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California – where he spent a large amount of his time studying character animation. Eventually, he created a short film of his own. Created entirely in pencil, Tim Burton released “Stalk of the Celery Monster” – a story of a mad doctor who conducts bloody experiments on unfortunate victims.  

Don’t worry; it’s not a gruesome as you might think. It has the same sort of ‘Tim Burton’ feel that we all know and love. It was cute! You should actually look up the film for yourselves – it’s a great watch! It’s insanely impressive that this short film is the piece that got Tim noticed by Disney. 

I mean, have you ever seen a student film before? They’re terrible. I’ve made about 5 of them and tossed each SD card in the river after each class. 

Disney

After viewing “Stalk of the Celery Monster,” Disney stepped in and asked Tim Burton if he wanted to be an apprentice to a real Disney animator. Of course, Tim couldn’t pass this offer up, so off he went. 

Tim trained for a while before working as an animator, storyboard artist, graphic designer, art director, and concept artist. That’s impressive for a number of reasons, but I think the craziest title up there is “concept artist.” 

Creating content for someone that knows what they want, but don’t know how to use words to describe it, is easily the most frustrating process imaginable. That’s why it’s so impressive to hear that he did work under all of those titles for movies like Tron, The Fox and the Hound, and Corpse Bride. 

If you should take anything away from Tims story, I think it should be this; never give up on what you want to do. Getting paid to do a task is one thing, but creating something beautiful and getting lost in your work is something else entirely – so, take a real interest in the things you’re interested in – it just might pay off someday.

When it comes to Johnny Depp, he always seems to be in the news. The guy is constantly threatening paparazzi, dating a high profile woman, sexting girls outside of his marriage, or doing something else particularly newsworthy.

From his iconic start in a Wes Craven flick to starring in a Harry Potter film, here are some important events along this quirky actor’s timeline. 

1984 – Ballpoint Pens, Nick Cage, and Nightmare on Elm Street

Before Depp became the household name that he’s become today, he was selling ballpoint pens while trying to make it in a boy band. While baby-faced Depp could have fit well in a one-direction-style band, I think we’re all thankful he met Nick Cage who hooked him up with an agent who got him his iconic role in Nightmare on Elm Street. 

1990 – Winona Forever

The early nineties were a great time for Depp-heads as he filmed some of his most iconic movies and – who could forget – dated Winona Ryder. This year he filmed the famous John Waters’ film “Cry Baby” and starred in “Edward Scissorhands” alongside his boo.

The relationship didn’t last, but they’ll always be an iconic ’90s couple. 

1993 – The Viper Room

Instead of just focusing on the movie biz, Depp decided that owning a club would be a great idea. This further allowed him to be surrounded by paps and celebs alike.

However, scandal struck when River Pheonix overdosed outside The Viper Room while his brother watched him die as he called 911. 

1994 – Armadillo?

Depp has been known to be a difficult artist type. However, no one expected Edward Scissorhands to go crazy on a hotel room (at least intentionally).

After destroying a hotel room he claimed that an Armadillo was at fault and not him… however, that armadillo was never found. 

1999 – PLANK!

This is a man who values his privacy, however being one of the hottest stars of the past decade the paps didn’t see a reason to leave him alone… untill he thereatened them with a plank of wood. 

2007 – Great Ormond Street Hospital

Depp’s daughter Lily-Rose ended up in the hospital after being infected with E. Coli. The infection could have killed her if not for the staff at the Great Ormond Street Hospital. However, the staff saved her life.

To thank the hospital, Depp donated two million dollars and showed up as the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow to entertain the patients in the hospital. 

2013 – The Trouble with Amber Heard

After his split with the mother of his children – which was very amicable and they remain friendly – Depp started dating Amber Heard whom he then married. 

2016 – Divorce and restraining orders

Their relationship was tumultulous and ended in a divorce and some serious accusations. Heard claimed that Depp beat her and was a violent spouse! 

Now – More Lawsuits and Defamation

Now that the divorce is finalized, Depp, as well as his representation, are coming out and accusing Heard of being the violent one in the relationship. They’re also taking legal action against a publication for calling Depp a “wife-beater.” 

While nothing has been finalized in court, Depp and his representation have put forth some pretty convincing information. We’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds!