1990 - Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 45 min
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Vincent Price, Alan Arkin
Oh, poor Edward! This dark "fairy tale" is so sweet and so sad and so utterly Tim Burton that I just can't help but love it. The first time I watched this, the ending really frustrated me (and not just because Winona Ryder is the worst "old lady" ever) but now I can see that it ends the only way it can. And in a way, it's a happy ending. Kinda.
Johnny Depp, even though he has about ten lines, is awesome. The way he moves his scissored-hands around seems almost natural. His innocence is in every look, word, and movement. And its easy to see how pure of heart he is, even if those around him can't see it.
This movie is also an interesting social study of the American suburb and human nature in general. People are captivated by the new, but reject what they don't understand. Edward is both of these at once and must suffer the changing moods of the surrounding neighbors. He really is safer on his own and that simple fact is just too sad.
He could come and live with me anytime.
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