Christoph Waltz: Big Eyes is all Burton

Christoph Waltz insists Big Eyes is a typical Tim Burton movie.

The actor stars in the quirky director's upcoming movie as real-life plagiarist Walter Keane, who took credit for saucer-eyed waifs painted by his artist wife Margaret (Amy Adams) in the 60s. While it differs from classics such as Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Christoph is adamant Big Eyes is just as true to Tim's style as the rest.

"Some people say Big Eyes is not a typical Tim Burton movie but it is - how could it not be? It doesn't employ the same aesthetic he usually does but it's still a very typical Tim Burton movie," the star explained to British newspaper Metro. "It's about a relationship, it's about the face that both of these characters try to make their art - because selling and marketing is an art - happen against all odds and then deal with the consequences. So thematically it's very Tim Burton."

Christoph was happy to share his opinion of the feature as a whole but didn't wish to discuss his feelings towards Walter. He explained that he plays characters, rather than describes them, and that way he allows the audience to form their own views after watching the films.

"I find it very counterproductive if actors put themselves and their opinion in. In a way, it's like telling your kid a story, then saying, 'The following needs to be considered: Little Red Riding Hood is actually...'" he sighed. "It takes some of the magic away and takes your involvement away. It makes what I do consumer goods. I wrap it for you, market it, I don't want to do that. Actually, I'm interested in what you tell me. I know what I did. I know what I think. It's not that interesting."