What Was Tim Burton's Last Good Movie?

Anthony Gramuglia October 28, 2025
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Use code ANTHONYGRAMUGLIA at checkout following the link: https://partner.ekster.com/agramuglia Tim Burton used to be one of the most iconic directors of the 80s and 90s, but recently has fallen off. Burton's decline is studied, and often credited to him becoming, essentially, a marketing gimmick. However, the cracks in his foundation can be traced to his earliest films. Burton's failure is due to him refusing to develop over time, and from developing his form out of a strict story structure that inhibited true creativity and innovation. Thumbnail by @thecrimsonender Special thanks to (in order of appearance): @CouncilofGeeks @edgierthanthou @PillarofGarbage @JessieGender1 @ComicDrake @kaylasays @KylaTea @linesinmotion @RedBardIsCool @CrimesNewRoman @AndrewBluett @ElectricDragon505 @jazzyolivervo @BoboftheOldeWays @StrangeBrainParts @skittybitty @cecilily @MikaylaJLaird @pinkking2500 The Decline of Tim Burton, @BroeyDeschanel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcM4nYKtV58&t=406s Where Did the Magic Go, @rachellydiab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBQh52XdGhU Spooky Ride by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Chapter: 0:00 Tim Burton Has Fallen Off 4:03 The Early Disney Years (Vincent, Hansel and Gretel, Frankenweenie) 6:01 The Template for Tim Burton (Pee-Wee, Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands) 9:06 The Abstract Impression of the Outsider 13:29 The Turn in Burton’s Career (Batman Returns, Nightmare Before Christmas, Addams Family) 19:59 The Rough Transition Period 20:47 The Director Examining Self (Ed Wood) 26:03 Tim Burton Cannot Do Sci-Fi (Mars Attacks, Planet of the Apes, Sleepy Hollow) 31:54 The Overuse of Johnny Depp (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd) 36:52 Alice in Wonderland 41:19 The Racism Problem 44:42 A Director Who Refuses to Evolve

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