Edward Scissorhands

Revisited this movie 25 years latter and the message it stills amaze me. How difficult is to be different in a standardized world? A classic movie to rewatch!

this is what happens when Winona Ryder is given full acting range.

Full Review: https://www.jake-s-entertainment-reviews.com/movies-and-televison/edward-scisscorhands-1990

This movie holds deep significance for me, just as it does for Tim Burton. *Edward Scissorhands* exceeds all expectations by delivering a story that is both enjoyable and melancholic, creating an experience unlike any other director can provide. It explores themes of disability and isolation while also engaging with these concepts in a playful way. The story, characters, unique visuals, and beautiful musical score all contribute to bringing Burton's imaginative ideas and personal emotions to life. In my opinion, this is Burton's most personal film and the best in his entire catalog. I could continue to discuss why I believe this is Burton's finest work, but ultimately, it offers a great and emotional experience whether you’ve watched it many times like I have or are seeing it for the very first time.

(Final Grade: A+)

**AN ADULT FAIRYTALE WITH GREAT CHARACTERIZATION**

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✅ **Things that pass:** _Characters, Look, Music, Pacing, Novelty, Memorability, Replay value_

Tim Burton’s classic film is a fairytale for adults, a mix of the boringly every day and the weirdly fantastical, like a 90s version of The Shape of Water (2018).
The first of a long line of strange or unusual performances from Johnny Depp; it’s odd, but also warm and humane.
Depp’s performance is mostly expressive and remains one of his very best.
Winona Ryder is lovely as the co-lead, particularly in how her relationship with Edward grows and changes her.
Dianne Wiest and Alan Arkin are wonderful parents; supportive of Edward all the way, even when the rest of the world turns against him.
I absolutely adore the sharp contrast between the colorful and streamlined Avon and the gothic environment of Edward’s castle.
One of Danny Elfman’s best film scores; it’s fantastical, mysterious, and supports Burton’s film perfectly.
This story mixes a very typical fairytale narrative, with important emotional and moral lessons, with a slightly more lighthearted and humorous tone not often found in Burton’s gothic films.
Burton allows us to slowly grow to like Edward and Kim, which makes the emotional connection to the characters and their personal journeys stronger.
The last act masterfully throws everything that has been established so far out the window; things turn dark and depressing as a series of misfortunes suddenly turns Edward into a monster.
I love how well Burton raises the emotional stakes in the climax.

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〽 **Things that fall in between:** _Story, Emotions, Excpectations_

There’s not much of a plot until Winona Ryder makes her entrance about halfway through.
Narratively, this film stays pretty safe and doesn’t twist or turn a familiar plot structure at all.
The love story between Edward and Kim mostly stands on shaky legs before being fast-tracked for the final act.
Considering the beautiful relationships it establishes throughout the film, Edward Scissorhands doesn't hit as hard emotionally as I expected.

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❌ **Things that don't pass:** _N/A_

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**7 passes, 3 in-betweens, 0 no passes = 8,5/10**

Extraordinary fable and revision of the myth of Frankenstein.

I love Johnny Depp and Tim Burton!

Such a beautifully sad film, a true Tim Burton masterpiece

This film will never trim away It's hedges, snow will always fall, and it will only get better each time around.. A classic from Tim Burton... A great dark, love fantasy with a sense of humour to not be missed... and still a better love story than
twilight... also a sharp performance from (Johnny Depp)

Edward Scissorhands, despite its occasional flaws, finally gave Burton the chance to unleash his talents as a visual filmmaker along with a pretty solid story mold – the result being a sublimely dark rom-com-drama that never conforms to the typical genre clichés and becomes quite a unique film in its own little world.

a beautiful movie with an important menssage. i'm enchanted with the designer of production wich made a great job with the neighbourhood, the edward's house and all scenariors.