Tim Burton's Masterpiece

Rating: 8/10 (17 January 2018)

Considering the complex character of Edward Scissorhands being based of a sketch done by Burton, Caroline Thompson does a wonderful job developing the story, with a character that hurts anyone who gets to close.
The film features the first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, Depp even admits to crying the first time he read the script. The character is loved by many, mainly for Depp's tear-jerking performance. Despite his exterior look he is the sweetest being ever "made." I also feel sympathetic for the character knowing you can't help him, you feel as isolated as the Inventor's castle on the mountain.
Edward and his stark contrasts to "normal" people is also presented through the houses; Edward dark and isolated from everyone else where all the rest are colourful and interactive with each other.
Winona Ryder was Depp's real life girlfriend at the time, she declined a role in "The Godfather Part III" (1990) to take the role of Kim Boggs, the love between Kim and Edward is heart-warming and one of the main themes of the movie.
Every time i view the film i always end up crying and it's also due to Danny Elfman's superb soundtrack.
Burton does a fantastic job directing his most well known film, he also includes his childhood hero Vincent Price "The Inventor."
Burton is an iconic visionary director and marvellous storyteller and it has never been more evident than in his most recognisable picture.