So the film that I kinda watched before but gave me the idea for the blog, was Edward Scissorhands. The film was beautifully made by Tim Burton in 1990, the film is based around the story of snow. The story of which is flash-backed to the tale of Peg (Diane Wiest), a sales women, finding an old abandoned house, inside lives Edward (Johnny Depp). Peg then tries to weave Edward into normal society, however by doing this she provokes the interest and concern of her nosy neighbours. More challenges present them self to Edward as he falls in love with Peg's beautiful, young daughter Kim (Winona Ryder). However Kim is trapped by a jealous and controlling boyfriend who threatens Edward to stay away from Kim, but causes more trouble for doing so. Edward continues to learn the norms of society as the audience is opened up to his tragic past and how he came to have scissors for hands. His story continues as he plans to set up his own salon from discovery of his skill for it with the help of Peg and interfering, slutty neighbour, Joyce (Kathy Baker).
He then, unknowingly is tricked by Kim's boyfriend into some illegal activity, as he is unaware of the consequences and the bad morals behind doing so.
The story, plain and simple is about survival and love. And even if the narrative of a man with scissors for hands shouldn't work, it so does. Burton is a genius, his work is always proof of that, but this piece shines even more so. Definitely a good watch, I recommend it strongly!
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