Review of Edward Scissorhands (1990) by Mihai D — 18 Jul 2012

Maybe it is my soft spot for Burton films, or my love of Winona, but I love this movie.

This review of Edward Scissorhands (1990) was written by Mihai D on 18 Jul 2012.

Edward Scissorhands has generally received very positive reviews.

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