Review of Ed Wood (1994) by Brad R — 08 Oct 2012
Though I usually think of director Tim Burton as the poor man's Terry Gilliam, what he has crafted in "Ed Wood" is one of the finest, most loving films about filmmaking to ever grace the silver screen.
Loosely based on the life of the "Worst Director of All Time" Ed Wood and his friendship with an aging, washed-up Bela Lugosi, enough artistic license has been taken to provide an adequate level of authenticity while not forsaking the film's narrative.
The casting is perfect; Johnny Depp is right at home as the eccentric filmmaker and Martin Landau's Oscar winning performance as Lugosi is simply one of the finest of his entire prolific career. I can't overlook the supporting cast either, as Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Marie, and Bill Murray, each perfectly cast, make up one of the finest supporting ensembles of the 1990s.
Shot entirely in glorious black and white, "Ed Wood" is a rare kind of gem--and easily Burton's best film to date.
This review of Ed Wood (1994) was written by Brad R on 08 Oct 2012.
Ed Wood has generally received very positive reviews.
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