Review of Edward Scissorhands (1990) by Dann M — 29 Dec 2014

Edward Scissorhands is an extraordinarily beautiful and imaginative fantasy tale from Tim Burton. The aesthetic look, the wonderful performances, and the enchanting music all work in syn to perfectly create a magical fairytale for the modern age.

Both Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder give mesmerizing performances that draw in the audience. And, Vincent Price has an excellent cameo role that is perfectly tailored for this Frankenstein-like story. Additionally, enough cannot be said about Danny Elfman's majestic score, which brilliantly captures the spirit and tone of the film.

While most of Burton's films have a surreal quality, it's rarely as poetic and lovely as it is Edward Scissorhands.