Tim Burton gave a glowing review of a Robert Eggers movie starring Robert Pattinson. The director of Edward Scissorhands and Sleepy Hollow is known for employing unique production designs in his work. Burton has also amassed a loyal following and helmed several commercial hits, notably the Michael Keaton Batman films and Alice in Wonderland.
More recently, Burton directed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which brought back Michael Keaton, as well as Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder. The sequel expanded on Betelgeuse's character and Burton's imaginative afterlife, and garnered praise from audiences. Burton also produces Wednesday and serves as director on various episodes.
Eggers has become a popular filmmaker as well, helming multiple acclaimed movies featuring ensemble casts and notable production elements. Among his films is Nosferatu, which stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and more. The vampire horror movie also became Eggers' highest-grossing picture to date, generating over $181 million.
Tim Burton Praises Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse
For The Lighthouse, Eggers collaborated with Dafoe and Pattinson, delivering a psychological horror film that has maintained an impressive 90% Tomatometer. The movie portrays lighthouse keepers, who are confined to a remote island and begin behaving erratically. Released by A24 in 2019, The Lighthouse grossed around $18 million but earned an Oscar nomination and a dedicated fanbase.
In an episode from Konbini, Burton praised The Lighthouse and noted that he "loved" the acting. As part of a "Video Club" installment, the famous director revealed that The Lighthouse remains in his head, which he explained is "rare for me." Read his comments below:
I loved its dreamlike quality. I loved the performances. I loved the vibe. Again, I hadn't seen a movie in a while that I kept thinking about, but that movie resonates. It stayed with me for a long time. It’s rare for me and it’s nice when it happens. You know that it’s touched something inside.
What Tim Burton's Review Means For The Lighthouse
Considering how well-regarded Burton is, especially in the horror fantasy space, his praise of The Lighthouse should carry some weight. The movie has a compelling story, exploring how Thomas Howard and Thomas Wake cooperate and lose their sanity. The Lighthouse also showcases how talented Pattinson and Dafoe are, as they remain the focal points throughout.
The film is entirely black and white, which creates some beautiful imagery, and features many memorable moments. Among those are sequences of the massive lighthouse lamp, a mermaid whom Howard imagines, and a hostile confrontation between Wake and Howard. The Lighthouse's ending also portrays a haunting scene of Howard being picked apart by seagulls.
Tim Burton has created many standout, spooky movies full of creative shots and engrossing characters, so it is interesting to hear that The Lighthouse managed to have such an effect on him. Because of that, Eggers' film may be worth checking out for fans of the genre and/or Burton's work.
The Lighthouse
- Release Date
- October 18, 2019
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Robert Eggers
WHERE TO WATCH
- Writers
- Robert Eggers, Max Eggers
