September 23, 2009
Really weird movie. The acting was really good, but it was just so strange!
Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Patricia Arquette
Story of low-budget Hollywood director Edward D. Wood, Jr., whose notoriously bad cult films include Glen or Glenda? (USA/1953) and Plan 9 from Outer Space (USA/1956).
DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002
Stats: 5,601 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (5,601)
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September 9, 2009An affectionate tribute to a fellow director unfortunately regarded as the worst in the business. The cast deliver excellent performances, especially the leads, Depp and Landau, in what is Burton's best and most unappreciated film of his career.
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May 13, 2009Brilliant film...always overlooked. Seems like fans of Burton almost never bring this movie up...I think it's one of his best. Depp is hysterical.
THESE BAPTISTS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY. THEY'RE STUPID STUPID STUPID!
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May 9, 2009Very moving and sensitive, I like old black and white monster flicks and Mr Wood was great at it..in a sense haha. This is still dark with Burton's style but still very strong and gets the story across beautifully, by the end of the film you will feel very close to all members in...( read more)
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March 1, 2009A quirky true story about the man who was considered the ?worst Director?, told in a slight tongue and cheek manner, yet creatively put together and made for interesting viewing.
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November 20, 2009A great original piece from Tim Burton. It is extremely different from his usual style, but handled with just as much care and passion. Johnny Depp plays a priceless Ed Wood and really makes the character quite sympathetic and naive. It has a great feel to it, as if you're not ev...( read more)
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November 16, 2009Tim Burton's zany comedic biopic is a great film - about (arguably) the worst filmmaker that ever lived. Johnny Depp stars as Edward D. Wood, Jr., a naive aspiring director whose latest stage production has gained a bad review in which only the costumes were given a modicum of pr...( read more)
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November 7, 2009Tim Burton's homage to the guy that was considered as the worst filmmaker of his time is an explosive tribute of wonderful uniqueness, stylish sensations and a mirroring of the technical beauties that enhanced the brilliance of a good classic film. Burton goes much more beyond th...( read more)
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November 5, 2009This film has a great entertaining script and two outstanding performances by Johnny Depp and Martin Landau. The rest of the cast does a fine job as well. I highly recommend this film.
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November 3, 2009Ed Wood es una biopic acerca del que, para muchos, es el peor cineasta de la historia: Edward D. Wood Jr. A diferencia de lo que se podría pensar sobre una película de esta naturaleza, este trabajo germinal de Tim Burton no pretende ser una parodia descarada sobre el direc...( read more)
Critic Reviews
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie's black and white photography convincingly recaptures the look and feel of 1950s sleaze, including some of the least convincing special effects in movie history. full review
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July 26, 2008Greetings, my friend. We are all interested in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives. And remember my friend, future events such as these will affect you in the future.
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November 3, 2007I loved this movie and I loved Johnny Depp in it as Edward D Wood JR. I love Johnny Depp sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much and he totally owned the role of Ed Wood and Martin Landau was also good as Bela Lugosi.
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February 28, 2007"Pull the strings! Pull the strings!" Martin Landau owned this movie. Johnny Depp's great in it, but is overshadowed by Martin Landau. It's a very underrated movie. Tim Burton's a genius with it.
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December 12, 2006Loved this film. It was funny but very very sad at the same time. Tim Burton is a total god haha.
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November 25, 2006Should he tell her? Should he not tell her? He's torn Georgie, this is drama!
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