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Edward Scissorhands (1990):
Considered by many to be Tim Burton’s stylistic and narrative masterpiece, Edward Scissorhands is one of the most uniquely beautiful visions ever captured on film. Burton’s movie is told like a fairy tale, presenting beautiful, glossy production values while simultaneously following a rather dark narrative that deals with corrupted innocence. The climax of the film strongly resembles that of Frankenstein (1931), yet the way in which the story wraps up is both sweet and sincere. It showcases how someone can be different, yet still capable of love and other crucial emotions. The movie also marks the first pairing of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp.
Ed Wood (1994):
One of Burton’s most mature films is also one of his most overlooked. Just like the films of the legendarily horrendous director Ed Wood, Burton’s 1994 biopic has developed a dedicated cult following. It’s strange how many ways this film actually mirrors the troubled production and films of the real Ed Wood. First, it had a lot of trouble being made, with Burton’s decision to shoot in black and white resulting in Columbia dropping the movie while in the early stages of development. Also, the film was a box office bomb upon its release. On the bright side, Ed Wood won two Oscars, received critical acclaim and showed that Tim Burton isn’t a stylistic one-trick pony.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005):
Some hate it. This writer loves it. Burton’s take on the Roald Dahl classic is more faithful to the book than Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which is a definite plus. A candy-colored, yet still quite macabre film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a tale tailored to Tim Burton’s unique style. The cast is fantastic, the production value is high and all of the candy looks staggeringly delicious. Highlights of the film include the demise of Veruca Salt at the hands of a hoard of intelligent squirrels, Missi Pyle as the hyper-competitive (and smitten with Wonka) mother of Violet Beauregarde and a fantastic series of songs written by Danny Elfman. Couple Burton’s directing with a wonderfully strange performance by Johnny Depp and you’ve got the recipe for deliciously fun cinematic entertainment.
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Last post: Mar. 12, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Matt Carey (Matthew Carey) said on Mar. 12, 2010 at 12:18 pm:
It's okay Nick, you'll grow up yet
Personally, no Tim Burton list is complete without the inclusion of the '89 Batman. It was the first comic book movie to go into dark subject matter. I've watched that movie so many times with my brother I can quote that movie all the way through.
Nick Martin (Nick Martin) said on Mar. 12, 2010 at 2:57 am:
It's weird that Edward Scissorhands is as old as I am...