A celebrate of the art of filmmaking, while shedding light on beautiful yet often misunderstood human beings.

Rating: 7/10 (19 March 2020)

Tim Burton struggles with tone and consistency. The film tapers off in the last 30 minutes, where a noticable tone shift and thematic repetition hampers the overall experience. Nevertheless, Ed Wood is easily Tim Burton's most personal film, drawing parallels between the biographical events depicted and Burton's own career - almost to a point that it becomes a contemplation of his philosophies and vision. Never have I seen a more well-crafted character in his filmography than the titular character, whose charm, quirks, and personality are presented with comedic deftness and great heart. The script, acting and direction hold up. It is easily one of Burton's best films and the most realized projection of his frantic ideas. It is a ode to filmmaking, creativity and the freedom of expression, meaningwhile pointing out the restraints of the filmmaking business that hamper such. A grossly entertaining film, Ed Wood deserves a check. I would rank it above Beetlejuice and below Big Fish.