Review of Ed Wood (1994) by Spangle — 11 Jul 2016
Ed Wood is a Tim Burton film, through and through. Odd, unique, and truly off-the-wall, Ed Wood is a sympathetic, funny, and depressing biopic on the delusional and deeply troubled director of the same name.
An at times tragic picture, Tim Burton lovingly crafts this biopic that shows influence from Wood's odd and indiosyncratic "style". The film is just as odd and truly all over the place as I imagine his films were and it just feels right.
The film can feel a bit distant, but that said, it does paint a good picture of Wood and is incredibly sympathetic towards his delusion and while it is a comedy at times, the film can be pure drama and tragedy as you watch him fail.
Ed Wood is a very funny film at times with some seriously laugh out loud moments and the film does a good job balancing this with drama and Wood's story. Johnny Depp also just happens to be brilliant as Wood, both in light and dark moments.
Overall, Tim Burton's weirdo biopic on this weirdo man is a gem.
This review of Ed Wood (1994) was written by Spangle on 11 Jul 2016.
Ed Wood has generally received very positive reviews.
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