Beautifully made dark tale of romance and acceptance

Rating: 9/10 (22 August 2005)

Edward Scissorhands is in my opinion a classic and besides Batman it's Tim Burtons greatest achievement. Johnny Depp is fantastic as Edward the the poor creation of a brilliant inventor (Vincent Price) who unfortunately dies before he is able to finish his greatest creation, thus leaving Edward with a pair of huge scissor-like hands instead of what we would call normal hands. Years then pass and one day Edward is discovered by the local Avon lady who decides to take him home to live with the family, obviously the whole neighbourhood wants to know about Edward straight away but it seems he only wants to know one person... I must say the scene where Winona Ryder is dancing in the falling snow always brings a tear to my eye, because its such a beautiful scene and it is really made perfect by Danny Elfman who manages to capture the mood with his wonderfully composed music. Edward Scissorhands is really one to watch, and so if you haven't already seen it i suggest you do.