Didn't read the full review of Alice, but I think you are being a little harsh on Burton's career.
You glossed right over Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) and Ed Wood (1994) and Mars Attacks! (1996).
I don't want to nitpick, but Henry Selick directed Nightamre before Christmas. Burton only produced it and co-wrote it.
I have to admit I haven't been grooving on most of his recent "mainstream" stuff, but even his failures are more interesting than most stuff that is put out there.
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Date: 2010-07-13 01:35 am (UTC)You glossed right over Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) and Ed Wood (1994) and Mars Attacks! (1996).
I don't want to nitpick, but Henry Selick directed Nightamre before Christmas. Burton only produced it and co-wrote it.
I have to admit I haven't been grooving on most of his recent "mainstream" stuff, but even his failures are more interesting than most stuff that is put out there.