A Creative And Frankenstein Like Story

Rating: 7/10 (21 June 2014)

Edward Scissorhands is a film that benefits from Tim Burton's creative mind. People always make jokes about how Burtons films can be similar and contain extremely similar themes or even music, but I would say that this film makes it work. It's a Frankenstein-esque story that has a great fairytale feeling.
I think my favorite thing about this movie is it's visual style. I love the way the neighborhood looks and feels. It's like some strange mix of fantasy, 50's and late 80's. Very unique and fun. The was Edward is designed and how he works he's unique look into the look of the neighborhood is great too. He creates art work out of hedges and gives the women and dogs haircuts. It all feels very weird and surreal.
Johnny Depp is pretty interesting as Edward. He plays him almost innocent, like a little boy, and it's fun to see. Lots of humour is infused in the film, but it also has many darker or sad moments. It feels like a kids movie but also has adult content, so it's more like an adult fairytale. Winona Ryder isn't the best actress in this, but I feel like she kind of visually fits the role, and she gets the job done.
This is a very unique movie, and I think based on that alone it's worth a watch. Tim Burton's style works so well in the film, and it's a joy to see.