* Tim Burton at his best *

Rating: 10/10 (29 May 2006)

This is a truly heart-breaking film, which will leave even the toughest person with tears in their eyes. The compositions by Danny Elfman which accompany the main feature, are truly amazing.
Although this film doesn't have the special effects that we are so accustomed to enjoying in recent movies, this film benefits from not being overloaded with complicated plots, intricate characters or hours of fight sequences.
Basically, this is the touching story of Edward, an abandoned and incomplete experiment. Left with scissors for hands and unable to touch anything without destroying it, Edward is brought out of his secluded world into the busy hubbub of daily life. Forced to live amongst humans for the first time Edward must learn to survive in a prejudiced society, which offers no allowance for his needs. However there are a select few, who see Edward for what he is inside, rather than for the blades he carries.
I cannot recommend this film highly enough. This film is for anyone and everyone. With charming characters and a thrilling plot, Edward Scissorhands is one of my all time favourite films. I have heard several critics comment that this film "drags on"... I couldn't disagree more, but there is a noticeable acceleration of pace in the last 20 minutes of the film. However, don't just take my word for it - watch it and find out for yourselves.