Most people are familiar with the combined madness and genius that is Tim Burton's movies. If you have not seen Edward Scissorhands, then you are missing the best example of his work. Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder are perfect in their roles, and help drive the emotion that runs through the movie. The visuals are Burton at his best - dark, imaginative, and twisted. I feel the movie combines Burton's typical style with the black humour of films like Pleasantville and Truman Show. This is the sort of movie that you would be best to buy on DVD, if only to appreciate the stunning visuals, and Danny Elfman's brilliant (as always) soundtrack. The 10th anniversary disc comes out in September - I can't wait!
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A great fantasy told through the eyes of my favourite director. Depp is excellent in this; it has to be one of his better films. Op’s a bit short, but you know what you’re talking about!!
Edward Scissorhandsachieves the nearly impossible feat of capturing the delicate flavour ... more
of a fable or fairy tale in a live-action movie. The story follows a young man named Edward (Johnny Depp), who was created by an inventor (Vincent Price, in one of...
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Edward Scissorhandsachieves the nearly impossible feat of capturing the delicate flavour ... more
of a fable or fairy tale in a live-action movie. The story follows a young man named Edward (Johnny Depp), who was created by an inventor (Vincent Price, in one of...
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An Avon lady discovers the half-made creation of a mad scientist living in the ... more
neighborhood's old abandoned castle. The scientist died leaving the shy boy with scissors for hands. When she attempts to bring him into suburbia his hands a metaphor for a...
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named Edward. Although Edward had an irresistible charm, he wasn't quite perfect. The inventors sudden death left him unfinished, with sharp spears of metal hands...
Advantages: touching, often humouress, Depp's innocence and humility is superbly executed Disadvantages: sometimes the plot goes to the very edge of child-like story telling
Advantages: A magical film with a wonderful story. Disadvantages: None.
Morning_Becomes_Electra 01.05.2008 (02.05.2008)
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