Tribute to a legend, or not

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2002)

Pros: Cinematography, script, characters, humor.
Cons: Not entirely accurate.
Ed Wood is Tim Burton's tribute to the worst director of all time. This is probably Burton's most personal and best film. The film stars Johnny Depp as Ed wood, a cross dressing director whose hero is Orson Welles. Martin Landau plays Bela Lugosi, who befriends Wood in his last years. Most of the exploits are true but I am not sure that's the way Ed Wood acted. The script is spot on and never falters under its own silliness. The cinematography of black and white gives an authentic feel to the movie as that was the way the real wood filmed his films. Most of the characters the real Ed wood hung around in real life are all present here. Initially a box-office failure, Ed wood is often very funny and a delight to watch. It shows Tim Burton at his best.
Premise: Ed wood tries to make Plan 9 from outer space.
Ed wood won two Academy awards. One for Landau's portrayal as Bela Lugosi and another for the makeup.
Grade: 10/10 (Classic Burton)