Review of Ed Wood (1994) by Alexander H — 16 Jul 2010
I cannot say that I quite understand the adoration behind Tim Burton's 'Ed Wood'. Let us face it, Ed Wood is relatable; he is us. He is an aspiring auteur. That however, does not mean a film about his career is an excellent one. But it is no means a terrible one either and it is certainly one you should watch.
Johnny Depp, in what is one of his best roles, is simply captivating as Ed Wood. He elicits Ed Wood's true-by-nature enthusiastic disposition with such craft, that once the curtain falls and your eye's close, the direction continues in the black behind your lids. That being said, Depp isn't the best performer in this piece. His co-star, Martin Landau as the heroin addicted Bela Lugosi is, or at least was, Oscar worthy. His character is so perfectly portrayed that you really do get the sense of his consciousness. He is also completely hilarious.
The film is essentially a comedy, but it is not without its dramatics and the two blend well enough to create something that is worth watching at least once. Not too mention the films cinematography holds a '50s air about it which adds another layer of depth that the viewer can sink into.
This review of Ed Wood (1994) was written by Alexander H on 16 Jul 2010.
Ed Wood has generally received very positive reviews.
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