Tim Burton's Corpse Bride

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the reason I'm quick to forgive Tim Burton is that he's one of the few directors around who has a distinct visual style. In an age where most film's visual styles are all too homogenous, that makes Burton's lesser works still a fun time. (Except for "Planet of the Apes." There are just no excuses for that)

I like his visual style, but I don't feel that he elevates a mediocre story with his visuals.  His good films like Ed Wood, Batman, Corpse Bride, etc. are enhanced by the visuals but in his bad films the visuals don't make up for the lack of a good script.  Some directors can really energize an average story with great visuals but its not so much the case with Burton.

Agreed on both accounts.  I'll never question Burton's visuals, but I don't think he is a very good storyteller.