By Jordyn Torres – Staff Reporter

“Edward Scissorhands” is a movie directed in 1990 by Tim Burton. Burton has a very unique style when it comes to filmmaking; his style is called “Burtonesque.” Burton grew up in the suburban Burbank area. He felt isolated and found it hard to communicate to others and these feelings inspired him to create this film. When this film was made it left a message of loneliness, alienation, and to never judge a book by its cover. 

A scientist builds Edward, but dies before he can finish him. Leaving him with peculiar features like scissors for hands. After he died Edward lived in an isolated worn down factory far away from society. A sales lady named Peg was trying to sell makeup and came upon a dark worn down “house.” She walks in and sees Edward sitting in this house all alone. She gets scared after seeing he had scissor for hands but Edward asked her not to leave, she stayed and discovered that Edward was gentle, kind and had good intentions. Peg brought him home and despite all the hate her friends gave her, she let him live at her house. He meets Peg’s daughter Kim and falls in love with her but she has a boyfriend. Her boyfriend Jim does all he can to keep Edward away from her because he looks dangerous. Edward runs away back to his mansion factory because of all the hate. Jim follows him and they get into a big fight. Edward sees Kim and she kisses him telling him that she loves him before they separate forever.

This film is memorable because viewers can find comedy, horror, romance and drama all in one movie. The Gothic music makes the movie very intense. Edwards’ character is very childish in the best way possible, seeing him eat dinner at a dinner table for the first time or when he was shocked by a water bed makes people fall in love with his character instantly because he is so innocent. This movie is sure to leave a lasting impression on the viewers.

Some people may not enjoy “Edward Scissorhands” as much as others because the movie is a little dark and creepy. The language from 1990 to 2023 has changed quite a bit and may leave some viewers confused. People may not like Edward and think he’s weird and the thought that he is weird can change the whole plot of the film.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars