The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.
In his finest, funniest, most poignant film to date, Tim Burton plays cinematic alchemist, turning drive-in schlock into movie gold.
– John Hartl,
Film.com,
1 Jan 2000
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Outrageously disjointed and just as outrageously entertaining, the picture stands as a successful outsider's tribute to a failed kindred spirit.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2001
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Mr. Depp isn't best known as a comic actor, but he gives a witty and captivating performance, bringing wonderful buoyancy to this crazy role.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
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It certainly succeeds as a funny, touching tribute to tenacity, energy, ambition and friendship.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
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Beguiling rather than thrilling, oddly charming instead of transporting, meaning that Disney will have its work cut out for it with what is at heart a cult movie and a film buff's dream.