Edward Scissorhands

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I like the first part of the movie, but the way it ended ruined it me. I thought it was good idea, but they took it in a direction I wish they hadn't.

It wouldn't surprise me if Edward was diagnosed with Autism.

I loved Edward Scissorhands but can only watch it every few years - for some reason it makes me incredibly sad. Perhaps I relate to him too much. I don't know. It's just hard for me to watch.

It's funny reading posts from people who are just seeing Edward Scissor Hands for the first time, or just a few years ago. Well, I saw it when it first showed in the theaters.
Damn, I feel like an old man.

And yes, I'm certain people who see autism in Edward are right on the money.


-Bill, otherwise known as Kraichgauer

I haven't met a Tim Burton movie I haven't liked. He is pure genius. Edward Scissorhands is one of his masterpieces.

A true classic!

I thought it was sad it made me cry.

I've seen edward scissorhands a few times it was a good film it was sad too.

I love Tim Burton movies (I've seen The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and I loved Edward Scissorhands, too - I saw it on an international flight this past summer. When the movie started, I found myself wondering what on earth was going on, and then the mom found Edward, brought him home with her, he met the family and all the (somewhat annoying) neighbors, and then the movie started making more sense to me.

I got so "pulled in" by this movie - I found myself becoming very attached to Edward (sort of like I did with Victor from "The Corpse Bride," though not as strongly) and was so absorbed that I became annoyed when the flight crew kept dinging the bells in the corridor and giving their announcements and coming down the aisle and trying to offer me food and drinks, lol...

One thing I noticed throughout the movie was that well - meaning people keep coming up to Edward and saying, "Say, I know someone who can fix you up/take all those scissors away/do wonders for you!" and he just looks at them all confused....just like us, he doesn't especially WANT to be "fixed" or "cured" - he doesn't NEED it, but lots of people seem to think he does.

I thought it was so cool how Edward was able to make topiaries and groom dogs, and give haircuts to people. It shows he was able to make do with what he had. What I don't get is why everyone started freaking out the very second Edward cut someone by accident. I mean, for goodness' sake, they HAD to have known there was a chance of something like that happening, and it certainly wasn't a deliberate act on his part. But, it's like as soon as he makes one mistake, all heck breaks loose and the fact that he's basically a sweet, shy, charming fellow seems to go right out the window. Just like in real life, right?

And yes, I did find the ending rather sad, but in a weird sort of way, it seemed like a happy ending to me...I mean, Edward survives, he gets to return to where he felt safest (the annex in the professor's castle) and can continue to utilize his talents in peace. That, plus the "daughter" (do we ever find out what her real name is?) can take reassurance in the fact that he's still safe even after all the years have gone by.

In general, I was really glad I got the opportunity to see the movie - it's one of my favorite Tim Burton films now.

*looks at first post* Wow... I'd forgotten that I had started this thread. So January 27th, 2010 was the day that my Tim Burton and Johnny Depp obsession started. Not entirely sure when it ended - it started faltering a little last year and by June of this year, it was almost completely gone. I miss it so. It feels like I lost my best friend in the whole world.

I haven't seen it sense I was a kid & I don't remember much about it except I was scared in spots. I think I'll like it if I watch it again which I should try to do one day but I won't have time for a while. I bet I wouldn't of been afraid then if I watched Edward Plugerhands

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I love that movie since I can relate to Edward how I've been trated.

I enjoyed the movie but I find it sad. He got himself involved in a little crime and he took the full blame for it so his friend (played by Winona Ryder) wouldn't get in trouble nor the other guy. Instead it cost him his reputation and people stopped trusting him and treated him like some monster. It always made me cry when I would watch it. I felt I could relate. People like you and then they turn against you.