Masterpiece.

Rating: Null/10 (9 October 2003)

The true story of movie writer, producer and director Edward D. Wood Jr. comes to the screen in this wonderful homage. How Ed made his movies, from "Glen or Glenda" to "Bride of the Monster" and the legendary "Plan 9 from Outer Space", how he met one of his true idols, the late Bela Lugosi, and brought him back to the screen...
This is an absolutely wonderful, deeply touching homage to the tragic life and work of Ed Wood, who became famous as "the worst movie director of all time" after his death. Despite being incredibly funny at times, the film never loses respect for its main protagonist(s) and succeeds on every possible level. Johnny Depp and Martin Landau play their parts with sheer brillance, and Landau deservedly won an Oscar for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi. Everybody who loves cinema should see this movie, and especially those who like 50's science-fiction and horror movies. However, don't see before you know at least two of Ed's films: "Bride of the Monster" and "Plan 9 from Outer Space", of course. Those three together make for an unforgettable time at the movies. Only the genius that is Tim Burton could have come up with it, and I'm very glad he did.