Tim Burtongave a glowing review of a Robert Eggers movie starring Robert Pattinson. The director ofEdward ScissorhandsandSleepy Hollowis known for employing unique production designs in his work. Burton has also amassed a loyal following and helmed several commercial hits, notably the Michael KeatonBatmanfilms andAlice in Wonderland.
More recently, Burton directedBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, whichbrought 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 producesWednesdayand serves as director on various episodes.
Eggers has become a popular filmmaker as well, helming multiple acclaimed moviesfeaturing ensemble casts and notable production elements. Among his films isNosferatu, which stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and more. The vampire horror movie also becameEggers' highest-grossing pictureto date, generating over $181 million.
Tim Burton Praises Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse
ForThe 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 Lighthousegrossed around $18 million but earned an Oscar nomination and a dedicated fanbase.
In an episode fromKonbini,Burton praisedThe Lighthouseand noted that he “loved” the acting.As part of a “Video Club” installment, the famous director revealed thatThe Lighthouseremains 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 ofThe Lighthouseshould carry some weight. The movie has a compelling story, exploring how Thomas Howard and Thomas Wake cooperate and lose their sanity.The Lighthousealso 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 endingalso portrays a haunting scene of Howard being picked apart by seagulls.
Tim Burtonhas created many standout, spooky movies full of creative shots and engrossing characters, so it is interesting to hear thatThe Lighthousemanaged 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.
