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Edward Scissorhands
Although I’m not Tim Burton’s biggest fan, I definitely enjoyed this. It does take a few minutes to settle into, mostly because of the set design. It’s a very fantastical world, while still being realistic. It’s just enough to be fictional, while just enough to be nonfictional. After you get used to the feel, you kind of get lost in Burton’s world. The story is very reminiscent of past monster/sci-fi projects that revolve around an innocent being having to adapt to society. Kind of like Frankenstein, though way more colorful. It didn’t feel like something I hadn’t seen before, but it was still very interesting and I definitely got emotionally invested into Edward’s character. He’s such a sweet thing, and it hurts to watch him get taken advantage of. But it’s a great mirror into how life actually works when people can gain something but give nothing. Johnny Depp is brilliant as Edward, despite only having a minimum amount of lines. Most of his communication comes from his eyes and body language, and that’s what sells it. Without him, there is no film. The rest of the cast is alright. Danny Elfman’s score is among some of his best work, and he continues to always amaze me. It’s so beautiful and haunting, and always compliments whatever story or director he’s working with. Lastly, the production design is easily the highlight of the film. Visually, it’s colorful and vibrant, but feels weirdly out of place. The liminal spacing is just perfect, and one of my favorite settings of any film I’ve seen. Overall, this is a good film that pulls at your heartstrings, but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before. And no, it’s not a Christmas movie. I would recommend it to most drama/fantasy fans. This film is officially Berry Approved, so go watch it now!
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