A Visually Beautiful Gothic-Like And Delightful Film

It seemed that the other character's roles may have been a little incomplete at times - it was impossible to really get into the full disclosure of the dysfunctional family simply because there were so many characters. I could not quite grasp the feelings between Collins and Victoria (his love) as their scenes together were short and far between, so any chemistry between them was non-existent. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous and there was a genuine gothic feel to the atmosphere, so this made up for the lack of characterization for me.  It truly is a beautifully mastered visual film.

All in all, this was enjoyable for me, despite the emptiness I felt with the characters.  Depp's accent and classy wardrobe along with his debonair mannerisms are convincing, and the gothic feel of the entire movie was wonderful.  Green's performance as Angelique was also convincing and delightful - you could practically feel her wrath.  Pfiffer's role as Elizabeth was also nice though it seemed incomplete at times.  The ending of the movie actually leaves you with more information about the family, so do not be dismayed during the film and wonder what the hell is going on in the minds of this bizarre family!

I give this 3 1/2 out of 5 - if you want to really get the feel of the gothic atmosphere and appreciate the beautiful scenery as well as the fabulous grander of the Collinwood mansion,  I would suggest you see it in the theater.  The 1970's music also was a nice addition to the authentic feel of the movie.