It's a pretty tame film compared to Burton's other works, and I think giving it a bit more of the surreal flavor for which this director is known might have elevated it as something even more memorable. But it's still thoroughly entertaining and not without its occasional quirkiness. My favorite thing about it is probably the way it conveys views of gender in America during the late 50s and early 60s. Of course, I wasn't alive during that time, but it felt like a very authentic depiction. Adams's performance instilled in me a deep appreciation for Margaret Keane.