Review of Ed Wood (1994) by Alex R — 29 Oct 2010
Who knew that one day Ed Wood's career would make for a perfect film idea? Ed Wood has carved a niche as the "worst director" in Hollywood history. However his story has been a perfect idea for a film.
Ed Wood may appeal to fans of Horror as much as Sci Fi and Comedy. However this is a must see Comedy for Horror fans because Ed Wood was a Sci Fi-Horror director. The film is very funny, as we see director Ed Wood's intempt directorial talents.
Marvelously played on screen by actor Johnny Depp, Depp gives one of his greatest performances here. Master of Eccentric cinema Tim Burton brings Ed Wood to life. Both Depp and Burton are able to convey asense of surrealism to the screen, and in a story like Ed Wood's, you need a surreal atmosphere to be able to tell such a story.
Filmed, in glorious Black & White, Ed Wood is simply a great film. Not only is the film great, but the cast that accompanies Johnny Depp is very enjoyable and amusing to watch on screen. The film chronicles Ed Wood's career from his beginings from Glen or Glenda to Plan 9 From Outer space.
This is a fun comedy that mixes elements of cheap sci fi and horror films of the 1950's, just so you get that feel of B movie fare. Tim Burton's technique works, and it makes d Wood more amusing as you watch it.
This is one of Tim Burton's best films. Simply a fun film about a misunderstood filmmaker. This is a terrific film, and plays out as an hommage to Ed Wood's intemptitude, and this is a film that no Horror fan should pass on.
One might enjoy Tim Burton's flair for having filmed this film in the style of Ed Wood's cheap monster films. That adds flavor to the overal film. An almost perfect film, and one helluva funny film.
This review of Ed Wood (1994) was written by Alex R on 29 Oct 2010.
Ed Wood has generally received very positive reviews.
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