One of the greatest characters of all times in a weak storyline.

Rating: 9/10 (2 February 1999)

"Edward Scissorhands" is a movie that achieves greatness in so many ways. The title character is more sympathetic than "Frankenstein". The "creator" scenes are more mesmerizing than the cuckoo clock scene in "Pinnochio". I could go on...
I really think Tim Burton deserves a lifetime achievement award for the invention of the character. Notice the scars on his face look like permanent tears?
Dianne Wiest is my favorite "mom" from 80's movies. Winona Rider is in a limited role, but she does a great job, and looks very princess-like with blonde hair. Alan Arkin plays a perfect dry-humored "dad".
Of course the problem here is a plot that is basically on a TV-movie level. It's a basic exploitation story where everyone in town makes Edward a hero, then tear him down. Such a great character deserves much more.