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Edward Scissorhands

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A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward's hands make him an outcast.
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The first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, Edward Scissorhands is a magical modern fairy tale with gothic overtones and a sweet center.

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Henry Sheehan Chicago Reader 05/24/2022
3/4
Edward Scissorhands is a flashy and entertaining apologia from an artist who has not accumulated enough work to justify such self-concern. Go to Full Review Marc Lee Daily Telegraph (UK) 12/17/2014
5/5
Burton's modern fairytale has an almost palpably personal feel: it is told gently, subtly and with infinite sympathy for an outsider who charms the locals but then inadvertently arouses their baser instincts. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 06/17/2008
An original movie, though not Tim Burton's best. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Nov 25
Like many of Burton’s early films, "Edward Scissorhands" is among the treasured for its production design, score, costume design, and, of course, the cast. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 8
2.5/4
An alternately sweet and bittersweet fairy tale. Go to Full Review Katie Hogan FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 8
The real world, the entire tone and style, feels like it's part of a fairy tale. Thankfully, as this is one of Burton's early films, it isn't about style over substance; the story is as weird and wonderful as the backdrop. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben D @Mastababa 6d My favourite movie, which means a lot as a big movie lover. It's a perfect blend between so many good movie themes and perfectly captures that with an amazing soundtrack, acting and use of practical effects. The liminal space used in the movie is the cherry on top! See more Monty G @Montyginger Jan 1 Winona and Johnny ahhh what a perfect couple. The soundtrack was amazing too ! See more Benjamin H Dec 31 Sweet, delightfully quirky and interestingly atmospheric, Edward Scissorhands feels a bit premeditated in terms of how certain parts of the plot proceeds, but it is a well-paced and surprisingly thematic film from Tim Burton that blends genres nicely and includes a fantastic score by Danny Elfman. See more Ry N @RyGuy Dec 29 A saleswoman takes in a boy with Scissorhands where he falls in love with her daughter and starts trimming up the neighborhood. Edward was an interesting character with a Frankenstein-esk slow burning plot. See more Adorabella H. @adorabella085 Dec 26 it was so good and an amazing representation of how actions effect people even if they aren’t the same as you! This movie had me crying for an hour. See more j B. @gosteelers Dec 12 Absolute classic. Rewatch 100X! See more Read all reviews
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Tim Burton

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Johnny Depp

Edward Scissorhands

Winona Ryder

Kim Boggs

Dianne Wiest

Peg Boggs

Anthony Michael Hall

Jim

Alan Arkin

Bill

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Synopsis A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward's hands make him an outcast.
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Denise Di Novi, Tim Burton
Screenwriter
Caroline Thompson
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Buena Vista Television
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 7, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$54.2M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround
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