Very enjoyable, well balanced Tim Burton

Rating: 8/10 (17 May 2016)

Excellent cast of actors. Good cinematography. Excellent balance between the drama and comedy aspects, makes for a very fluid viewing. Structurally strong, never a dull moment, good script. Very eventful, good substance to the film, a very unique flavor, this isn't "just another Tim Burton with Depp as the lead", Depp produces a very particular performance playing Ed Wood, fun to watch and special. Very humane film, and quite concrete. Not at all your fancy artsy fartsy type. Very funny in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way in parts, the ending in particular. Between biographical and fantasy, a great mixture that rings coherently. Very good Tim Burton.