Edward Scissorhands

Tim Burton’s gothic drama film Edward Scissorhands explores what is immoral with our society. A present issue with humanity is people who are different are encouraged to conform. In addition, society plays by the rules and follow societal norms rather than listening to their hearts. Most importantly, humans are cruel and exploit those who are vulnerable for their own benefit. Through the use of film techniques, Burton proposes the faults in humanity and the brutal nature of humans. Edward’s

“Strength lies in differences’ not similarities.” (Stephen Covey) Evidently this is not believed to be the case in the society of Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands”. It is undoubtedly clear to anyone who has watched the film that it is absolutely jam-packed with critiques on society, on how it runs and how it treats those who do not fit in. A few of the comments that Burton makes that stick out the most include; firstly that society takes things that are different, uses them and throws them away

pursue. In Edward Scissorhands, the neighborhood at the base of the hill is shown as a bright and vibrant place to be. The characters are introduced with very distinct and unique personalities. They all have big hair and big charisma whereas Edward is introduced to the movie hiding and afraid. The symbolism of this establishing shot of Edward gives the viewer a grasp on his quiet introverted demeanor in contrast to Peg’s cheery, helpful approach. During the scene where Peg is driving Edward into the

people? The movie “Edward Scissorhands” directed by Tim Burton, is about a man named Edward who has hands that are scissors. He was fabricated by the inventor who lived in a mysterious, gloomy castle. The reason why his hands were scissors, was because the inventor died before he replaced it with human hands. That the inventor was dead, Edward was left out and living in the castle all by himself; until, when a local Avon saleswoman, Peg Boggs went into the castle and saw Edward. She felt frightened

name Edward who makes astonishing bushes and ice sculptures with his scissorhands. Or going to the land of the dead where there are dancing skeletons. Tim Burton is well known for his recurring theme of an outsider who ends up fitting in and teaches the viewers a lesson about difference. In Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride, Burton utilizes a variety style of color,low key lighting, and flashbacks in order to show mood. In Tim Burton’s film, Edward Scissorhands

In the film Edward Scissorhands directed by Tim Burton, there is a particular scene in which Edward, the title protagonist, is having a breakdown – he is storming through the neighbourhood, destroying his topiary works and the clothes Peg, the women who took him in, gave him. By the heavy background music and Edward’s aggressive movements, we can see the obvious hostility towards the events that are happening. This use of non-diegetic sound gives a voice to Edward, whose rare use of words is one

film, Edward Scissorhands, portrays different ideas about westernised society through various conventions, introducing the character of Edward to a stereotypical suburban society. The westernised suburban town comes across as quite judgemental, stuck to a routine and doesn’t seem to know any better, which all closely relate to the actions of society that many people don’t admit to. Edward is shown as very different and everyone wants to make a good impression on him. The townsfolk in Edward Scissorhands

“In a world where we are forced to conform to society, it is necessary to have personal chaos”, said Alan Armstrong. The movie Edward Scissorhands spotlights society’s structured rules and one man who refuses to be like the rest. Edward and I are comparable in the sense that we’ve both suffered conformity, been swallowed for our diversity and shocked by the intensity of love. To begin (or In my view), society, cruel and ruthless, handles difference similar to the way a predator stalks its

Vanessa Salas, FC, CRTV 120, Assignment 2 Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton, PG-13, 1990 Netflix on 16” Macbook Air, Bedroom, Me, Myself,& I 8:22 The Castle Lighting and all of the various camera angles combine with color and costume and music to create an atmosphere that is compelling to the viewers and convey the history of a created man. The scenes I selected on YouTube begin as he lies in Kim’s bed in town and dissolve as he remembers how life was in his early past. You see his inventor deciding

In the film “Edward Scissorhands” directed by Tim Burton an important scene is the opening scene. This essay will describe the scene where Peg meets Edward (played by Johnny Depp) and explain how film techniques were used in the scene to help understand us why it was important. This scene uses film techniques to show Peg’s character, show how alone and isolated Edward was and to show the theme of not judgong people by appearances. In the scene where Peg meets Edward we see Peg in her perfect pastel