Awkward little film

Rating: 6/10 (4 February 2006)

What goes through that man's mind? Tim Burton is a very imaginative director. Johnny Depp does a wonderful in playing the socially inept Edward Scissorhands. Burton shows us the duality of the world in which Edward finds himself. Edward lives in the dark, damp, and unkempt castle and the rest of the world in the contrasting bright, sunny, and pastel-like community in the valley. This is, however, a love story: a love which can never be, two people drawn to each other, who can never be together because society won't let it happen.
In this film, the Avon lady (played by Dianne Wiest) takes it upon herself to have Edward move in with her and her family. Of course, it's the recipe for a shear disaster waiting to happen. Enter Winona Ryder (love interest) and the tension mounts. Edward spends most of time now clipping hair and improving the look of the neighborhood. And what's up with Anthony Michael Hall playing the tough guy? Sorry, too much baggage to see him other than the nerd he is. Between him and the nosy neighbors, they push Edward to the brink.
I could not help but think of another Burton film (Frankenweenie) while watching this movie. Frankenstein came to mind a few times. Particularly, the scene where Edward is running from the police and the angry townsfolk are hot on his heels. It was very reminiscent of those two films.
If you like Tim Burton and his odd sense of vision, you'll love this film. It's a love story, but not in the conventional sense. Burton does a delightful job in presenting the story. Although I do not give this one a high rating, I still recommend you give it a chance and decide for yourself.