Wish more people could see this film

Rating: 9/10 (8 September 2011)

Gene Siskel said in his highly positive review of Tim Burton's Ed Wood that "this is a film that loves movies and loves movie making." I really can't improve on that. You feel an undercurrent of happiness all throughout, even when sadder moments creep in. The cast all seem to be having the time of their lives on screen, and Johnny Depp and Martin Landau simply steal the show. You root for these low-lifes and their struggles to make a film. You want to be there with them, enjoying their struggles and joys. And to portray Ed Wood as such an enthusiast may not be 100% accurate, but it is very very fun to watch! Ed Wood is a great picture for teens on up. It is a must see for film students. And it reminds me happily of a time where Hollywood didn't call all the shots (and thankfully that is coming back into play), where low budget films ruled, and where any Joe Shmoe with a couple of nickles and some imagination could make a motion picture and get it shown on the big screen. A true delight!