Still Johnny Depp's greatest role

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2003)

Johnny Depp's portrayal of Edward Scissorhands ranks as the best I have seen from him. He gives the gentle, shy, quiet Edward a wonderful depth so rare in Hollywood. He speaks little, but most of his emotion is expressed through his actions and facial expressions.
Edward is an invention, an artificial creation, but he has feelings. Especially for Kim Boggs, beautifully played by Winona Ryder, for whom he would do anything. He loves her, knowing she doesn't have the same feelings toward him. He doesn't try to get her to love him. He is just himself, and hopes that's good enough.
Edward is an outcast, but this is more than just an outcast-trying-to-fit-in love story. It is a deep story of family and friendship, love and loss. Tim Burton's darkly eccentric direction pulls out the best from the supporting Diane Wiest, Alan Arkin, and Vincent Price.