Review of Ed Wood (1994) by Monsieur R — 10 Aug 2010
When Hollywood makes films about itself, times must be rough.
A film saved by the cast. The marvelous performances of by veteran Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi and John Depp as naive, struggling director Ed Wood sustain the film with a cycle of flop films and zany antics.
Folks looking for something unique and refreshing in film making will admire the film. Those who tire easily of a picture about the picture industry will look for the exits.
Also stars wonderful Jeff Jones (the king in Amedeus) and comedian Bill Murray (Caddyshack). Winner of 2 Oscars, deservedly for Best Supporting Actor by Landau. A black and white movie.
Willing to compromise anything to make a film, director Wood was basically a confidence man in Hollywood. Spinning tales, lying, stretching the truth, Wood finds anyone he can to produce a film. Stumbling into one opportunity after another, he befriends unemployed Bela Lugosi (Dracula).
The story is more about the famous Lugosi than about Wood for most of the film. Better the film be titled simply: Bela.
This review of Ed Wood (1994) was written by Monsieur R on 10 Aug 2010.
Ed Wood has generally received very positive reviews.
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