Pure, unbridled entertainment.

Rating: 10/10 (20 April 2006)

Edward Scissorhands tells the story of an artificial man who was never completed, and has pairs of scissors for hands. He is brought down to the real world where he falls in love with the daughter of the woman who took him in. Gradually, the neighbourhood begins to lose trust in Edward, and he is forced to run away forever.
Tim Burton could direct a movie of Johnny Depp reading a phone book and I'd watch it, just for the artistic value. Tim Burton's warped perception and the style of his art are perfect for this type of movie, and it makes for great movie-making. Tim Burton uses pastel colours and elaborate costumes to portray what suburban life was like in the late 50's or early 60's. It's always bright and shining in the neighbourhood. In direct contrast is the dark and creepy castle with storm clouds hovering over it 24/7, that serves as the home to Edward.
Johnny Depp gives a strong emotional performance as the kind, but naive Edward. Every role in this movie is expertly filled. Alan Arkin is especially funny as the oblivious husband of the woman who took Edward in. Vincent Price is great in his final role before his death as the man who put Edward together.
Edward Scissorhands is an unconventional love story, but it's still one with raw emotion. It's the perfect movie to watch around Christmas, because it has a very Christmassy feel to it, at least towards the end. The thing I love best about the movie is that the WHOLE film, the character, the love story, everything, is given to us as an explanation as to why it snows. SPOILER: Snowflakes are shavings from ice sculptures that Edward is carving.
This is probably one of the most well written, well acted films in cinema history. One of the greatest.
10/10