Peg Boggs: Oh, my. What happened to you?
Edward: I'm not finished.
Tim Burton's most personal film. A mix of satirical suburban comedy and gothic fantasy, which brings together Burton's directorial style, a memorable performance from Johnny Depp, and a fantastic score from D...( read more)
Johnny Depp, Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall
When a mad scientist meets an early death his creation is left to fend with scissors for hands.
DVD Release Date: December 18, 2001
Stats: 62,001 reviews
Flixster Reviews (62,001)
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November 10, 2009
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September 13, 2009
I'd never seen this movie until a couple of days ago. Growing up, I saw it several times but never complete or in one sitting and almost 70% of the movie got lost in a sea of memories over the years. Now, about 15 years later, I saw it with mature eyes.
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September 9, 2009
A great film, definitely one of Burton's best. It has the perfect balance of colourful urban exuberance and darkly gothic ambiance that's become typical of Burton's work and has since become his signature. Vincent Price's cameo was a fitting tribute as his last film role.
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May 9, 2009
An amazing Burton piece of fantasy, fairytale and imagination, twisted and beautiful as always. Price in his gnarled mansion is gorgeous in casting and design and Depp is great with his mime work and ragdoll looks. It just loses it's grip in the middle alittle but the ending is v...( read more)
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November 20, 2009
Yes, I realize that I'm probably the only person on earth that has not seen this movie
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November 20, 2009
Best Makeup 1990 - Best Costume Design 1990 - Best Art Direction 1990
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November 19, 2009
Tim Burton delivered a masterpiece that is both touching and hilarious. The story is very unique and creates a skewed version of the world. Johnny Depp was priceless and created a timeless character. It is a great modern fairy tale that is both mature and critical of suburban Ame...( read more)
Critic Reviews
Burton has not yet found the storytelling and character-building strength to go along with his pictorial flair. full review
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September 18, 2009I finally saw this film. yeah it was great. no wonder i heard so many good reviews. johnny is versatile.
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July 23, 2009You know it must have been a real honor for Johnny Depp to work with the AMAZING Vincent Price! Tim Burton is probably the most amazing director of all time but there are alot of good ones out there. This movie was great. To bad Vincent Price's role was cut very short though....
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May 6, 2008I haven't seen this movie completely, no hardly.
I saw first two minutes. I found it a bit strange. Everyone says that it is a good movie. I opted for a poll and is surprised to see the result. -
May 1, 2008Johnny Depp is really awesome!He can carry Edward Scissorhand,Captain Jack Sparrow,Willy Wonka,and many many more!
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