Tim Burton's Best

Rating: 8/10 (9 December 2010)

Edward D. Wood Junior is hailed as being "the worst director of all time." And from what I saw in this film, rightfully so. I was familiar with his films but had never watched them before and after seeing this, I plan on watching them.
Ed Wood follows Edward D. Wood Junior's attempts to make it big in Hollywood, but he can't seem to face the fact that he doesn't have what it takes. As he casts washed up movie stars such as Bela Lugosi. This film is enjoyable to watch and laugh out loud funny, but also, at times, surprisingly moving.
This film got snubbed at the Oscars in my opinion. It should have been up for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Screenplay, Supporting Actor and Makeup. It did get wins for Supporting Actor and Makeup but how about nominations for the other deserving cast and crew members.
Tim Burton gets the best possible result from the screenplay, which is the best a director can do. His decision to film in black and white really worked well on the screen and isn't something you see very much of nowadays. He also controls the emotions you feel when watching a particular scene, as there can be a fluid transition from comically funny to sad.
Johnny Depp gives a great performance, as the cross dressing, bumbling and clumsy Edward D. Wood Junior. Martin Landau was awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi, and rightfully so. Bill Murray as always gives a great performance as well as Martin Landau's daughter, Juliet Landau, in the role of Loretta King. All the other performances are top notch as well. The screenplay also has to be acknowledged, as it is snappy and full of wit, with some classic quotes.
If you haven't seen this, I highly recommend it, especially if you're a Tim Burton fan, as this is his greatest film.