One of Burtons finest

Rating: 8/10 (6 April 2004)

As for all Tim Burton movies, the photography is excellent. This, combined with the always skilled Danny Elfman on music, makes this movie enjoyable from beginning to end. I was also amazed by Burtons storytelling. Some people say the movie is hard to keep track on. They have obviously not seen many Tim Burton movies. I found it quite easy to follow and maybe that was why i enjoyed it so much; Burton being able to make an easy picture while still holding on to his characteristic signature. (simplicity rules!) I know not all Burton-fans share my opinion on this, but I say this for the ones who found Edward Scissorhand a bit hard to watch. Not because of the story, but the progression of it. But back to the movie: Albert Finney does a marvellous screen performance, even better than in Millers Crossing. And it was a relief to see Ewan McGregor in shape. It made me want to forgive him for appearing in that Star Wars-crap.