Maybe Burton's Best

Rating: 10/10 (18 February 2008)

Ed Wood is one of my all time favorite directors. Yes, he made bad films and generally had no idea what he was doing, but he was a very humble guy and he never let bad press get in the way of doing what he had a true passion for, making movies. The problem with the guys making bad horror movies today(Uwe Boll, Ulli Lommel, Eli Roth) is that they all seem arrogant and that is such a shame. Ed Wood is a hero of mine for sticking to what he loved and still keeping a good head on his shoulders. So it's no wonder why I loved this movie so much.
I found a copy of this at the library and I was expecting it to be good but not nearly as good as it was. See, I was expecting a fairly depressing drama that left me feeling cold, but what I got was a quirky and fun comedy with some dramatic elements. I knew from the second that this one started that it was going to be a new favorite of mine.
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have come to be one of my favorite film duos. This film is no exception to their greatness. All of the actors are absolutely wonderful in their roles. The story is great because it mostly sticks to the true story and I really appreciated that. I also love that it was filmed in black and white to give it the whole "Ed Wood" feel. I had so much fun watching it.
If you like Ed Wood's films and you're interested in the story of his life, this movie is certainly for you. I can't recommend it enough and I think you'll enjoy it as much as I have. Give a chance, please!