Edward
Scissorhands is the name of the movie, and watching it 25 years after its
release was enlightening. Based on a story by Tim Burton, this film has been
rated by him and Danny Elfman (who composed the score) as their favorite work.
The movie was a
huge success and marked Burton’s next release after the triumph of Batman (1989).
It was well-received by critics and even earned an Academy Award nomination.
Edward
Scissorhands was the first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim
Burton, and together they’ve made eight films to date of writing this review. Watching
the movie gives you a deeper view into the mind of Burton, whose love for
Gothic themes shines brightly in this movie.
Depp’s
character, Edward, is an unfinished science project created by a scientist who
designed him in a gothic style. Edward spent years alone in a castle until a
woman found him and brought him home to live with her. A man with scissors for
hands, he was both an attraction and a wonder to behold. Soon, Edward became
popular and even made the news. Things might have gone well for him if he
hadn’t fallen for Kim Boggs (Winona Ryder). But, as often happens, a woman
complicates things.
Edward got mixed
up with the wrong crowd and found himself in trouble, which brought an end to
the fairy tale of the man with scissors for hands.
Depp’s acting in
this movie was magnificent. He used this role to break away from his teen idol
status, which he gained from 21 Jump Street. While others, like Winona
Ryder and Dianne Wiest, had roles that might be forgettable, Depp’s performance
certainly isn’t.
This movie is
captivating. Watching it now, I was struck by the lack of logic in Edward’s
character, but once I suspended my disbelief and accepted the movie for what it
is—a work of fiction—I began to love it.
The movie’s
ending is tear-jerking. Although our protagonist lives on, the story concludes
on a sad note, showing that many in this world would give anything just to be
part of it. The world—and we as individuals—are often too busy focusing on
ourselves and trying to get what we want from others to notice that others,
too, have burdens they wish they could share.
Here’s a classic movie that every film lover must see. So, go watch it.
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