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« on: September 06, 2013, 11:29:24 PM »
It is necessary to take exception with this post. Granted, the movie was more of a spoof than anything else. And it's true that the movie had far more to do with the eccentricities of Depp & Burton than anything to do with the original show. They are truely an Odd Couple.
Still, my final verdict on the film is one of appreciation. Although for a fleeting moment, it was Jonathan Frid's final film appearance. And Depp/Burton, in my opinion, did their best to appeal to a new and far more fickle audience while trying to remain faithful to the original show and fan base. It was a daunting and very expensive task. My hat is off to all the people that worked so hard on this production.
Sadly, Dark Shadows, The Series is, like The Beatles, a phenomenon of the 60's. We will always feel its influence, but the past is gone and will never return. Dark Shadows without Jonathan Frid as Barnabas is like The Fab Four without John Lennon. Anything less will pale in comparison. Let's be grateful for any effort to recapture the magic of Dark Shadows because it calls attention to the original show and its devoted fans the world over.