Edward Scissorhands Reviews

Most people know this movie was about the REAL LIFE relationship of Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder at the time. They broke up within a year after this movie was released. It is a decent movie to look back at, but both actors would be successful!

Cuando has visto las películas de Tim Burton sabes que tienes dos resultados: o es de un emo melancólico rodeado de gente malvada que le victimiza para hacer un drama, o es de un emo melancólico rodeado de fenómenos aún más raros que él, haciendo una comedia negra, y dicho emo siempre es una autoinserción del tipo, pero bueno, punto y aparte.

Edward Scissorhands pertenece a la primera categoría y hombre que se nota el angst desde kilómetro y medio. El protagonista es un niño emo con manos de tijeras, así que vive bajo la tragedia de dañar a todo el que toque con sus manos, por lo que debe mantener distancia, lo que lo vuelve todavía más triste y depresivo, oh, su padre murió justo antes de confeccionarle unas manos de verdad, y que triste, al final todo el mundo lo odia menos la dulce Winona Ryder, que antes de entrar en su fase emo-depresiva en los noventas, era una dama capaz de comprender el dolor del pobre e incomprendido Tim Burton, digo digo… Johnny Depp, a diferencia de esos fascistas falsos de los suburbios.

Dejándome de jodas; para ser justo con Burton, la historia no es tan melosa a la primera. Por supuesto, esa parte en que Vicent Price muere justo cuando le iba a trasplantar las manos de verdad es conveniente. Sí, el villano es un bully sin remedio que lo único redimible que tiene es ser el nerd del club del desayuno (vaya cambio tuvo la carrera de este sujeto), sí, que la reacción de Edward volviéndose inestable está sacada de los pelos por un simple comentario del nerd sobre que es un monstruo, pero de resto… no está mal.

Es más una comedia con mucho rule of cool que transiciona a drama por el último cuarto, una marca de haber sido hecho en los ochentas: concepto extraño, efectos especiales prácticos y mucho estilo en sus personajes. Edward es caracterizado no como un amargado que se queja de sus alrededores, es en realidad un sujeto agradable que pasa y resulta que no puede tocar a otras personas ni a sí mismo si causar daño. Es fantasioso y sin valor práctico en la vida real, aunque en la lógica de la historia es una idea que afecta tanto física como mentalmente al personaje. Es un inepto interactuando con los demás, ya que su condición le obliga a aislarse, su estatus de experimento le hace extraño y atractivo para el espectador, lo que a su vez le vuelve una versión adolescente de Frankenstein, con los mismos temas sobre la naturaleza propia y que nos define como seres humanos. Eso a su vez significa que tiene un complejo de Pinocho, lo que es sinónimo de introspección y duda existencial, cosa que aprecio que presenten, no es explorado tanto ya que se centra más en el romance y en el drama que en los temas, pero por lo que es, está bien.  

Ese inicio te atrapa porque la discapacidad del personaje es presentada como beneficiosa y maravillosa, algo que los demás miembros del barrio ven como positiva. Ese es otro punto a favor, incluso si los vecinos de los protagonistas son presentados como molestos y entrometidos, no son por maldad sino por ignorancia y miedo, y una vez pasas esa fase, resultan ser medianamente humanos con sus tratos cómicos por supuesto. No hay satanización de este lado del espectro, fuera del bully, la loca religiosa y uno que otro comentario sin malicia. De hecho, el motivo por el que se vuelven una turba furiosa que decide asesinar a Edward es más resultado de este volviéndose un imbécil y causando auténticos estragos en el vecindario. 

Esa es una cosa que me gustó en verdad, Edward será todo lo emo, wangsty, brooding y woobie que quieras por este segmento, la cosa es que la historia nunca lo pone como superior moralmente, es que su propia naturaleza termina por afectar sus alrededores y no le quede más remedio que vivir solo, cosa distinta a las historias de aceptación modernas que te inculcan perdonar a asesinos, no señor, aquí la muerte es presentada como trágica e imperdonable, sin posibilidad de dar un paso hacia atrás. Hasta el engaño de la muerte de Edward es más desconcertante e incluso rompecorazones para el vecindario que heroica. Todo gracias al trabajo de interacción, la química de personajes es especial por su segmento de Slice of Life fantástico que va escalando y escalando conforme el protagonista aplica nuevas funciones en sus manos de tijeras, nunca aburriéndote con extravagantes resultados y la reacción del público que va desarrollándose de miedo a asombro a amor a odio y después a arrepentimiento.

Así que, si por casualidad estás en tu fase depresiva sin llegar al self-deprecation, tendrás un plus con esta película. Siendo como yo, bueno, no es mi estilo, soy más dado a lo gótico dentro del terror a lo Drácula, o donde elementos perturbadores prevalecen a lo Batman. Acompañado con tragedia, ya sabes, aunque en lo que cabe, está bien. El estilo e ideas locas le hacen memorable, el aspecto de Slice of Life humaniza a los personajes, el romance está bien por extensión y el final es bastante poético y te da una nueva impresión de lo que vistes en un inicio como un oscuro cuento de hadas, a pesar que es extraño que Edward siga vivo pasadas varias décadas, pero he. 

Apartado visual: 9/10

Dirección general 2/2 (Burton)

Actuación 2/2 (quirky y exagerada, pero justificada)

Escenografía 2/2 (pintorescas)

Cinemáticas 1/2 (ok)

Efectos especiales 2/2 (prácticos)

Apartado acústico: 8/10

Actuación de voz 2/3 (ok)

Banda sonora 4/4 (Daniel Hombre-Elfo (Danny Elfman))

Mezcla de sonido 2/3 (ok)

Trama: 6/10 

Base 2/2 (versión adolescente de Frankenstein... en un vecindario)

Ritmo 1/2 (lento)

Complejidad 1/2 (exploración superficial sobre la humanidad)

plausibilidad 1/2 (el aire cínico-cómico de los suburbios puede exagerar, pero dentro de lo que cabe, no rompe los platos)

Conclusión 2/2 (cerrada)

Personajes: 8/10

Presencia: 2/2 (proactiva)

Personalidad 1/2 (algo unidimensional en el exceso de secundarios, pero están bien los principales)

Profundización 2/2 (las interacciones ayudan a que conozcamos mejor a los personajes)

Desarrollo 1/2 (hay, pero algo exagerado por el final)

Catarsis 2/2 (solida y trágica)

Importancia: 8/10

Valor histórico 2/3 (clásico de los ochentas)

revisita 2/3 (los feels y el carisma te incitan a ello)

Memorabilidad 4/4 (es uno de esos conceptos raros que sólo podrían hacerse en los ochentas ¿Cómo no podrías recordarlo?)

Disfrute: 7/10

Me pareció muy cool

Calificación: 7/10 

This movie impressed me to such an extent, that I had trouble sleeping for the first few nights after I saw it, not because he scared me. I just kept thinking about this guy who had scissors for hands, and was so unfamiliar with the world,

He had a wonderful talent for making things with his unique hands, but he was still confused about the way the world worked.

He finally wound up back where he began, which in a macabre sort of way was where he belonged, because his background just wouldn't let him fit into a so called normal world.

The ending was very sad.

Many people would agree that Tim Burton has ascended to the highest highs and and descended to the lowest lows; each on multiple occasions. One can never be quite sure what sort of film they're walking into if Burton's name is on the poster. But in spite of his various enemies and cynics, most agree that Edward Scissorhands is a marvelous work of art. And in my humble opinion, the majority is absolutely correct.

In this imaginative, dark fairy-tale, an artificial man named Edward is taken in by a charitable family after living alone in a castle for many years. He has scissors in place of hands because his inventor had not yet completed him before his untimely death. And while Edward's family fears he may be an outcast, he wins the gossipy, suburban neighborhood over. Still, the fickleness of the neighborhood plays a part in what could be considered a tragic love story.

Edward Scissorhands succeeds due to a variety of reasons. The most obvious is simply that it's entertaining. The drama is engaging, and the comedy is delightful. But these are bare bone requirements for most films. And Edward Scissorhands is not "most films."

The characters themselves are lovely. The star of the show is, of course, Edward Scissorhands. He may just be one of the most likable characters in cinema. Brilliantly portrayed by Johnny Depp, his childlike innocence is conveyed through thoughtful facial expressions (as Edward speaks very little) in a performance that can only be described as "magical." It's incredible how likable he is, however, because of some clearly awful things he does during the film (mainly at the end). The supporting cast is also great. The gossipy women of the neighborhood are a riot, and Edward's adoptive family are sweet and amusing.

The story is hugely unique, and while there are obvious lapses in logic and various questions left unanswered (mainly concerning how Edward took care of himself all those years in the castle), much of this can be forgiven because of its fairy tale vibe. Because this is, by and large, a story book-esque fantasy, these "flaws" almost come off as charming. A potentially accidental benefit, but a benefit nonetheless.

While the visuals aren't as lavish as most of Burton's more recent efforts (this film has a 20 million dollar budget: compare with Alice in Wonderland's 200 million dollar budget), they boast a unique look. Some bits come off as dated (some intentionally so), it still manages to grapple a memorable feel. And Burton's style clearly shines through.

The script is smart. It knows what it can get away with, and never really pushes the line. It also avoids some obvious story routes that could have been obnoxious. Unfortunately, one such story route remains, and that is Edward's romantic interest in a girl named Kim. But even this is handled pretty well in the latter half of the film (though it suffers in the first half).

And then there's Danny Elfman's score. Now, if you've never enjoyed Elfman's work in the past, this will not change your mind. But if you are an Elfman fan (and I am), you're in for a treat. This might be Elfman's best work. The emotional moments are beautiful. They jerk tears from your eyes. And the comedic bits (which some might find overbearing) are brilliantly done. It's equal parts fun and tragic, combined expertly to deliver a satisfying package that elevates the film (as any film score should) in large ways.

Edward Scissorhands isn't perfect, but it is enormously satisfying. It's both funny and moving. It's a film that's smart, original, and even challenging. Audiences will savor moments of happiness, and be horrified in moments of tragedy. Edward Scissorhands is a film where everything comes together darn-near perfectly. Movies like Edward Scissorhands don't come often enough. Some will insist that Burton is a soulless director who has been ruined by money, but I argue that no such director could have created such a magical film as this.

Touching movie. One of Tim Burton's most magically bizarre environments filled with the strangest you could ask for a community.

Johnny Depp has portrayed many recognizable characters (that make him unrecognizable) including Willy Wonka, Sweeney Todd, Mad Hatter, Tonto and of course Captain Jack Sparrow from 'Pirates of the Caribbean', here he plays a man with razor sharp hands known as Edward Scissorhands

'Edward Scissorhands' is a decent start for Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, Tim Burton's directing and Johnny Depp's acting connect to make an interesting romantic fantasy, it is better than 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Alice In Wonderland' and is probably Johnny Depp's most famous role

An interesting plot about Edward being created by a mad inventor, who was almost finished with his task when he died and left Edward with temporary scissors in place of real hands, Edward's hands never became real and remained scissors for years

Some very good performances by supporting cast Winona Ryder, Dianne West, Anthony Michael Hall and Kathy Baker but the one who steals the show is the lead actor Johnny Depp; his performance makes up for his over the top performance as Tonto in 'The Lone Ranger'

Not recommended for younger audiences but 'Edward Scissorhands' will still be enjoyed by the target audience and Johnny Depp's performance will also be enjoyed by everyone who loves Tim Burton's movies

The titular character resides in an old, decrepitude mansion that lies at the end of a cheery, colourful late 50's / early 60's-themed suburban. The residents are stereotypical, but interesting, and are largely female dominated, which was the usual norm. It also has a crazy, religious lady who is, of course, ignored by all. The main family, the protagonists, are a likable, comfortable, quite-dysfunctional family of four. Peg, - brilliantly and lovingly played by Dianne West - the matriarch of the family, is a door-to-door saleswoman who finds herself in the mansion where Edward lives, and after looking at his poor state, takes him under her wings. From here a classic modern fairy-tale snowballs, which ends on a dark tone, a transition I thoroughly enjoyed. The character of Edward was so perfectly created that it's no surprise how archetypal he became; He personified the monster of the darkness - although he is not - when he was shown for the first time in the mansion. When Peg brings him to her home, he personifies the spirit that roams about your home, a Djinn if you will, that comes in every shape, size & attitude you can imagine. The narrow hallways, the colourful atmosphere, the tall doors all increased Edwards haunting character, while the mansion made him feel at home. In short, since the majority of the film sets place in small suburban, and since all the residents are stereotypical - adults and kids - Edward is an old-wives tale come true.

All this makes Edward sound a villain, a feared monster, which he is not I can assure you that, you who hasn't still seen this film. He is a modern Frankenstein, a modern Joseph Merrick. A freak of nature, a.k.a not like you or I, who means good but ends up being misunderstood, thus causing an outrage among the people and the law. Tim Burton apparently knew all of this and made sure that we knew that he knew. What Burton did was he combined all the major factors of a fantasy tale and coated it with extra sugar. Don't be surprised if some things feel disillusioned, this is Burton's imagining of how a Disney cartoon would look like if they had the guts to show a little blood and a touch of darkness. Again, don't be surprised by the overly sympathetic (to some, just pathetic) portrayal of Edward, his relationship with Kim and of the film's ending. An average fairy-tale starts and ends like this, so why should this film be treated any different? Burton did indeed coat the story with sugar but also added a little bit of pepper to remind us that not every monster can truly be loved.

The score by Danny Elfman is his second-best, after Batman. It is dark, beautiful and something that can only and only belong in a Tim Burton flick.

From the performances, Johnny Depp was truly iconic in his role, and it would be his first collaboration with Tim Burton that would go on to last 8 films in a span of 20 years. He played Edward so understandably as if he was honoring an age old friend. Even though he has played more eccentric, more well-known characters - most notably Jack Sparrow - this character will always remain as his most best played. Dianne West, on the other hand, truly won me over by her portrayal of Peg. She made an everyday, I've-seen-this-in-every-other-movie character a very loving and wonderful character who has just become my favourite heroine. I do believe she should've been nominated for an Award. Alan Arkin was a good surprise. When did I last see him? Oh yes, Catch-22. Low-key film, but a fun performance. Over here he plays Bill, husband of Peg, an equally great performance and a likable character. Anthony Michael Hall never really made an impression on me and you can bet your boots I was relieved when his character was killed off. Burton doesn't like jocks, nor do I + his performance was just OK. The film's precious little item was Winona Ryder as Kim. When she is first introduced, there is a hint that she might fall under the cliche category but Burton gently picks her up and away from that place. The building of her character is slow but Ryder manages to achieve wonders in her slow pace, making Kim the Belle of this film. She had the potential of making her character times better, she really did, but Kim really wasn't written in an exaggerated sense so she wasn't given a large amount of elbow room to move about. In all, a very satisfactory performance!

In conclusion, I've come to acknowledge Edward Scissorhands as Tim Burton's magnum opus. Even though Batman is Burton-esque, this film has what Batman was lacking in; Johnny Depp, and that in itself is saying something!

8.5/10

Beautiful, admirable, touching story! Every scene amazes me, and the chemistry between Edward & Kim is breath taking. They don't make films like this anymore.

This movie was the start of a very prolific relationship between Johhnny Depp and Tim Burton and for many viewers, it is, so far, the best movie directed by Tim Burton. It was also the rebirth of Johnny Depp who was back then struggling with his teenage heartthrob image but with this flick, he made it clear he wanted something else in his career. From then on, he became one of the most excentric, original and fascinating actors (a box-office poison according to the major studio producers). But everything changed because of Captain Jack Sparrow... Since then, Depp has become the box-office king, loved by everyone but I'm afraid his new movies, even though they are hugely popular, are not really interesting compared to what he did before in the 90's. Anyway, his first movie with Tim Burton was pretty awesome. I think I enjoyed 'Big Fish' a little more but it is definitely a close call. Basically, the story was some kind of twisted fairy tale, the whole thing looked gorgeous and Depp gave one of his best performances. It is also interesting to note that Roger Ebert didn't like this flick at all. To each his own, I guess. To conclude, I think it is a very good movie and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like Johnny Depp and/or Tim Burton.

This movie is so sweet. It's whimsical beauty is why Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are now so sucsessful. Edward is such a nice guy, even though he has, uh, a little problem. I would give anything to be Winona Ryder in this film.