Edward Scissorhands [25th Anniversary] [DVD] [1990]

This was the film that, for me, marked Tim Burton’s leap from very talented young director, to one of the best most unique film voices of our time, along with Johnny Depp’s leap from very talented young actor to one of our best actors, period. What Depp and Burton seem to share is an understanding of the visual power of film, but not just with cinematography and effects, but in performance. Depp is almost like a great silent film star, communicating more with his eyes, than most actors could with a monologue. This is the surreal fable of a young man who was built, not born, and whose creator dies before he can finish him, leaving him alone, with scissors for hands. He’s found and adopted by a sweet, if slightly daffy Avon lady – Diane Weist in another of an endless series of brilliant supporting performances. She takes young orphan Edward down from the near black and white castle in which the lives to the bright pastel world of the suburban town below. (A world almost as surreal in it’s exaggerated way as his lonely castle. There the outcast finds a place, and maybe even love, but is there really room for the truly different in our society? A film in which everything is bigger than life, but infused with heart and the bitter-sweetness of life itself. It brings a smile to my face, and tears to my eyes on every viewing.

I hadn't seen this movie in several years, but I've been revisiting Tim Burton's filmography a lot recently. It's still a wonderful movie that fits right in with Christmas time ("You can still see dancing in it...") and the audio and particularly the video are VERY good on this release. The only downside is the bonus features, of which there is very little. The archival featurette is fun to watch to see everyone back then when they were young and in full marketing mode.

Great movie it’s exactly what I was looking for . I’ve seen the trailer on YouTube and it did not disappoint at all .

It's really best not to think about the logistics of having razor sharp fingers. Hey... did you know Edward is also the pirate guy with the mean ex-wife that now dates Aquaman? Crazy.

A classic for sure. A memorable movie about an outsider trying to acclimate himself to society, ultimately deciding to return to his desolation all while leaving the love of his life.

Love this movie, such a classic. I had to buy this movie because the price was right and I had my rewards certificate ready to use.

Great price and a better movie. Not many stores have movies in stock anymore. Sadly Best Buy will follow

My daughter and I love this movie. We have always wanted it on blu-ray but it was always a little too much for me to pay. So I jumped at the chance to purchase this when i seen the sale price. It looks and sounds fantastic. No disappointments at all.