Living on the top of a hill, Edward, who has scissors for hands, is initially welcomed but then abominated by a conservative society.
Potentially, Tim Burton’s greatest fairy tale. One of Danny Elfman’s best film scores. Stefan Czapsky’s most wondrous cinematography. The film showcased Johnny Depp’s true thespian skills. The film that Winona Ryder made me fall in love with an actress for the first time. Dianne Wiest and Alan Arkin are amazing as gullible and naive parents, and both the visual and sound departments deliver a truly mesmerising result.
As for the story and its development, please keep in mind that it is about Edward Scissorhands, who is… different. Through his eyes, we recognise isolation, seek self-discovery, and find love. Similar yet more sensitive to the story of Frankenstein, Edward Scissorhands could be more of a different take on Beauty and the Beast through German Expressionism enhanced with Gothic constituents.
Try not to ask too many “whys”. Try not to rationalise actions and reactions. Try not to get too political or too scientific in diagnosing Edward with autism. This is one of the best modern love stories Hollywood has to offer. It is a magical love story…
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