Tim Burton's Best Movies Of All Time
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Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci
Tim Burton is a well-known American filmmaker with a unique, dark style. He’s famous for movies like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and 'Alice in Wonderland'. His films often mix strange characters with spooky, imaginative worlds, making him a favorite in Hollywood and with fans of quirky films.
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'Beetlejuice'
Starring Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin, 'Beetlejuice' was one of the first movies directed by Tim Burton. Released in 1988, the fantasy-comedy-horror story revolves around a recently deceased couple who become ghosts that haunt their former house. The film won an Academy Award for Best Maekup and three Saturn Awards including Best Horror Film.
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Michael Keaton in 'Batman'
In 1989 Tim Burton released one of his most acclaimed films, Batman, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger. The movie won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction, and three sequels — 'Batman Returns', 'Batman Forever', and 'Batman & Robin' — were released in 1992, 1995, and 1997, respectively; the first two of them were also directed by Tim Burton.
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'Edward Scissorhands'
A real 1990's classic! The romantic dark fantasy film is one of nine Tim Burton films starring Johnny Depp, who plays the role of "Edward," an artificial man with scissor blades instead of hands. Johnny Depp shared credits with Winona Ryder and Dianne West in this film.
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'Sleepy Hollow'
Yes, in 1999 Tim Burton decided to work with Johnny Depp once again! This time the actor shared film credits with Christina Ricci in 'Sleepy Hollow,' based on the short story The Legend of 'Sleepy Hollow,' which follows "Ichabod Crane," a police constable who has the task of investigating a series of murders in the village of 'Sleepy Hollow'.
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'Planet Of The Apes'
Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Wahlberg, and Tim Roth, 'Planet of the Apes' is another Burton classic! Inspired by Pierre Boulle's novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of an astronaut who lands on a planet inhabited by intelligent apes, who surprisingly treat humans as slaves!
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Marion Cotillard 'Big Fish'
Tim Burton brought a very emotional story to the film industry in 2003. The fantasy drama 'Big Fish' tells the story of an old man confined to his deathbed, who tells his estranged son tales about his life as a young adult to mend their relationship. Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Matthew McGrory are some of the main cast members!
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The 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Cast
It seems like Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are a very successful duo! In 2005 the actor starred as "Willy Wonka" in the musical fantasy film 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' based on the British novel of the same name. "Willy Wonka's" amazing chocolate factory is definitely something that we will always remember!
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'Sweeney Todd'
In 2007 Tim Burton released 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber' of 'Fleet Street', starring his longtime friend Johnny Depp, and Tim's former partner Helena Bonham Carter. The story revolves around the Victorian dramatic tale of an English barber — and serial killer — who murders his customers with a razor. The film was named one of the top ten films of 2007 and won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
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'Alice in Wonderland'
Three years later, in 2010, Tim Burton surprised audiences with 'Alice in Wonderland', inspired by Lewis Carroll's fantasy novels. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Lucas, among other celebrities, the film tells the story of a young woman who is told she can restore the "White Queen" to her throne. 'Alice in Wonderland' was the second-highest-grossing film of 2010.