Review of Edward Scissorhands (1990) by Timothy G — 03 Oct 2012

Visceral time machine in the form of a film.

This review of Edward Scissorhands (1990) was written by Timothy G on 03 Oct 2012.

Edward Scissorhands has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ayrton C (660) on 18 Dec 2017

Puntaje Original: 8.0 La obra maestra de Tim Burton. Poderosa y entrañable, que la convierte en un clásico instantáneo del cine estadounidense…

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It never snowed…

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By Arth J (756) on 18 Dec 2017

Puntaje Original: 8.0 La obra maestra de Tim Burton. Poderosa y entrañable, que la convierte en un clásico instantáneo del cine estadounidense…

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By Kamran R (80) on 02 Dec 2018

The woes of Edward, having an array of knives for hands..by Tim burton…

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If nothing else, watch it for the soundtrack…

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By Jamesdrawsthngs (5) on 10 Sep 2020

Tim Burton doesn’t have the staying power with me that he once did…

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By Sweeney P (38) on 13 Oct 2017

Oh my sicssorhands! Prepare to weep tears with this beautiful gothic story…

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By Cameron A (296) on 30 Oct 2018

Should have seen it as a child probably. Now it's just an emo goo like The Crow…

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Edward Scissorhands' (1990) is a beautiful romantic, fantasy movie…

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By Benjamin W (694) on 25 Dec 2018

Edward Scissorhands is a weird movie with a lot of heart; this is exactly what Tim Burton is best at…

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