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Title: Edward Scissorhands goes berserk
Review: Musicals about serial killers is a tough cinematic sub-sub-genre. Peoples' reactions to them vary widely. Like Edward Lewis said to Vivian Ward about opera: "They either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul." I count myself in that second group -- before the learning to appreciate part.Burton's style is just not that appealing. I *can* appreciate the sheer artistry of his work, everything from the original "Batman" to "Corpse Bride," but it just doesn't speak to me. It's depressing and pointless, and elevates style and mood over plot and character development.
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