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Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Starring Johnny Depp (Nightmare On Elm Street and Pirates of the Caribbean) Winona Ryder (Black Swan and Girl, Interrupted) Dianne Wiest (I Am Sam and The Odd Life of Timothy Green)
Introduction
I picked this quite unusual Tim Burton drama film because it does have a some form of warmness to it. Not only the key character of Edward Scissorhands but generally the film is quite unique compare to the other Tim Burton films. But, let's just take a moment to look at this star cast we have Conchata Ferrell (Two and a Half Men), Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine), Anthony Michael Hall (The Dark Knight), Kathy Baker (13 Going on 30), and Caroline Aaron (21 Jump Street). I picked this film specifically for Warmth Wednesdays simply because it's a stunning masterpiece by Tim Burton and the fact he went into a very serious, drama, and above all else unusual take of 'love' and the limitations it has. Plus, I just realised that this film is older than me! It's 24/25 years old this film.....and yet it has a stunning, magical sense of a later film. I honestly thought it was older.
First Impressions Before Seeing The Film?
Am not gonna lie, my first impressions was....scissors for hands....okay? But, I did like Johnny Depp in a previous film I saw him in Platoon I think before I saw Edward Scissorhands. But, I need to re-watch Platoon to find out. If not, Edward Scissorhands was my first film I saw Johnny Depp in! Which I have to admit is a great moment to have really considering I was excited about the film because it was different. Even, when I was little I always loved the different films and still do. But, later on I actually watched the very first film he was in which is "Nightmare On Elm Street" he's actually really good in that film as well. I haven't seen Johnny Depp in a bad film so far. Anyway, the rest of the cast considering I was quite young I didn't really know them. The main ones I know now from this film is Winona Ryder because she was also in Beetlejuice which I love. And, Dianne Weist who's in one of my favourite Whoopi Goldberg film 'The Associate'. But, thinking about Tim Burton at the time I think I was 6, I was just thinking how magical, wonderful and inspiring it was. I know for a fact, it was at Christmas and I really wanted to watch it.
After I Watched The Film?
I feel that this film is quite one of the underrated films that Tim Burton has produced. When I talk to people, they like Alice in Wonderland, Beetlejuice, Batman Returns, Batman, Mars Attack, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, Nightmare Before Christmas. BUT, I haven't met a friend apart from one! That actually mentions Edward Scissorhands! I think, when the film finished I was just in awe and it made you really think about the whole differences with people. Yes, he has scissors for hands. BUT, we saw the neighbourhood actually becoming friends with Edward. Again, at first they were scared because they were unsure of what Edward is, and why he has hands for scissors. I mean, when we consider this we have to think that in a way it connects to us. We see people different every day and stop and stare, could be the hair colour, the way the clothes clash. BUT, this film is actually sending a strong message that even with a freakishly weird appearance like hands for scissors, they can find the biggest emotion of 'love' and actually feeling for someone with absolutely nothing wrong with them. I love the fact, that this film looks at the modern family and just throw someone like Edward in the scenario. And, I have to admit the ending always makes me cry! What! Am a cry baby at films okay! But, all honestly Johnny Depp in the whole film says 169 words all together. That's less than a page! And yet, we understand and comfort Edward....and that is truly a challenge for any actor and Johnny Depp NAILED IT!
What Makes Edward?
You know what, this is pure opinion. But, I think what makes Edward is the simply of humanity. He is helpful, he is shy, he is a listener, he is a wonderer, he is a answer seeking guy. Which is what I think just a few combinations of what makes Edward. We see in the film that he isn't this scared creature you have to be afraid of, I think because people don't understand him, he will always get into situations that will cause him to get into trouble. Plus, I think we really see who Edward is when he is with Kim. I think when Kim and Edward are together we really see the whole circle of, uncomfortable acquaintances, to friends, and then to lovers. I feel Tim Burton really made an effort with Edward Scissorhands and chose quite wisely with Johnny Depp to portray such a remarkable and complex character. I just said what's the first glances but as we know as humanity, people grow into different emotions so Edward could be very different. But, as we see in the film we see he doesn't age which is quite interesting to think about. Maybe, his hands is his eternal soul keeping him to experiment, to create such wondrous beauty but at a cost that no one will ever see him or his true beauty.
Random Facts About The Movie Edward Scissorhands! This WILL Surprise You!
- Tim Burton out of all his films love this film the most, and Danny Elfman for the soundtrack.
- Wiona Ryder actually got the chance to be in Godfather: Part II but was convince to come to Edward Scissorhands by the one and only Johnny Depp. Imagine that, Wiona Ryder not in Edward Scissorhands but Godfather: Part II!
- There was a ridiculous rumour and now thinking of it....it's just absolutely wrong. The rumour was that MICHAEL JACKSON would play Edward. Cue the laughs there.
- Gary Oldman was actually offered the role of Edward Scissorhands but turned it down!
- This will shock you now, these actors were under consideration to play Edward Scissorhands......Jim Carrey.......Tom Cruise....and Robert Downey. Jr. But, Tom Cruise said he would of taken the part if it was a happier ending.
- Johnny Depp didn't actually have an easy job! He had to lose a huge 25 pounds to play the role of Edward Scissorhands, so it was lucky he didn't have pages of script then.
- The location? The location was actually inspired by Tim Burton's hometown of Burbank but the place was filmed in Florida, and all they did was change garnish exterior plants. So, what you see in the film is actual people's houses. The place in the film was hardly changed for this film.
- Where did Edward Scissorhands come from? Well, as a teenager Tim Burton drew Edward.
So, What's The Bottom Line?
I tell you what, if you haven't seen this film yet. You HAVE too, not maybe it's a HAVE too. Considering the facts, the film, the special effects, the costumes and then the very simply written script but the timing, the facial expressions and the actual being 'Edward' is what really makes you think. See this amazing Tim Burton film, it's Tim Burton's favourite and I can see why! The drama is pure. Think about it, Edward has came from Tim Burton's teenage days and reflecting he was either bullied or seeing people bullying others because of how different Edward is, and how he is seen in society. Bottom Line? SEE THIS FILM!
My Rankings
I am happy that IMDB users have given this film a high 8, but I give it a 10 out of 10. I don't have any problems with the film. I watched it recently and thought....this is a 1990 film? If I watched it today I would think it's a new film! It's truly a magical, and I keep using the word unique. But, that's a Tim Burton film. There's something comfortable and yet strange about his films. I love all his films and I am happy that people overall think this is a great film.
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