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Edward Scissorhands [Blu-ray] [1991]


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Product Description

Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker

Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

Edward Scissorhands achieves the nearly impossible feat of capturing the delicate flavour of a fable or fairy tale in a live-action movie. The story follows a young man named Edward (Johnny Depp), who was created by an inventor (Vincent Price, in one of his last roles) who died before he could give the poor creature a pair of human hands. Edward lives alone in a ruined Gothic castle that just happens to be perched above a pastel-coloured suburb inhabited by breadwinning husbands and frustrated housewives straight out of the 1950s. One day, Peg (Dianne Wiest), the local Avon lady, comes calling. Finding Edward alone, she kindly invites him to come home with her, where she hopes to help him with his pasty complexion and those nasty nicks he's given himself with his razor-sharp fingers. Soon Edward's skill with topiary sculpture and hair design make him popular in the neighbourhood--but the mood turns just as swiftly against the outsider when he starts to feel his own desires, particularly for Peg's daughter Kim (Winona Ryder). Most of director Tim Burton's movies (such as Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice and Batman) are visual spectacles with elements of fantasy but Edward Scissorhands is more tender and personal than the others. Edward's wild black hair is much like Burton's, suggesting that the character represents the director's own feelings of estrangement and co-option. Johnny Depp, making his first successful leap from TV to film, captures Edward's child-like vulnerability even while his physical posture evokes horror icons like the vampire in Nosferatu and the sleepwalker in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Classic horror films, at their heart, feel a deep sympathy for the monsters they portray; simply and affectingly, Edward Scissorhands lays that heart bare. --Bret Fetzer

Difference?
Review date: 2008-10-12 Rating: 6 out of 10

The Difference between the blu-ray version & DVD. Well director's cut is what its supposed to be but there is only 2 Minutes more on the film. its nothing, there's no point even putting directors cut. It's purely just to sell the blu-ray. You really don't even notice the difference. It's disappointing as I have always been a fan of this movie since a child & was looking forward to seeing this version. But was not impressed with the 2 minute extra shot of 'edward walking down a street' pointless. Although.. this is a big improvement in quality so it's worth buying for that reason. You can even see the powdery texture on edward's face from the foundation make-up, and on the rest of the cast. Probably ruins the fantasy side of it, knowing they are all dressed up & not real. But I guess the worst thing about the blu-ray version is that it was lazy. They didn't bother putting much extras on it that the DVD already had. There is no Tim Burton Concept art & other great features which is a shame. Because I love seeing the original artwork of movies. How they got it from pen on paper to real life action. Only worth getting for the clearer picture.

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Perfect!!
Review date: 2008-07-31 Rating: 10 out of 10

Tim Burton's attention to fairy tale detail is perfect for Blu Ray. Every blade of grass visible, all the colours crystal clear. This is the perfect DVD to watch on Blu Ray.

The film is visually stunning and the story is sad, funny and very sweet, but with a dark edge that Tim Burton is renowned for.

Thoroughly recommended.

Cutting Edge
Review date: 2008-06-27 Rating: 10 out of 10


Fabulous Tim Burton movie with sublime performances from Johnny Depp & the rest of the ensemble cast. This blu-ray transfer isn't up there with the top tier releases, but its an upgrade from the Standard dvd. The opening scene in particular does exhibit a lot of very heavy grain, but for the most part the picture is free from artifacts, exhibiting very good colours & stable blacks. The quality is a bit inconsistent, but didn't in any way detract from my enjoyment. Its still a nice picture with a good DTS-HD Master Audio track & a wonderful score by Danny Elfman, which again is superior to the Standard dvd. Hopefully one day this will be 'remastered' & presented to the world as it should be? I have given the movie nothing less than 5 stars, PQ 3.5 & AQ 4 stars. Highly recommended!

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Winona Ryder
Kathy Baker
Johnny Depp
Dianne Wiest
Anthony Michael Hall

Creators:
Johnny Depp (Primary Contributor)
Winona Ryder (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036033091
Binding: Blu-ray
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-12-24
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Running time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1991
Language: English (Original Language)

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