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Post by ck100 on Sept 30, 2024 4:11:07 GMT
Any fans of this Tim Burton movie starring Johnny Depp and Martin Landau? I haven't seen it, but it seems to be an acclaimed Burton movie with good performances from the whole cast with Depp and Landau standing out. The movie seems to be a lesson in doing what you enjoy regardless if you're the best, or in this case, the worst at it, as well as a celebration of creative passion and friendship (Wood and Lugosi in this case). Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review: Ed Wood (1994) - 3 out of 4 stars "A loving look at Edward D. Wood, Jr.., a man of boundless enthusiasm and no talent who made some of the worst movies of all time (including GLEN OR GLENDA) and PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE). Cast to perfection, with Depp ideal in the title role. Landau--in Rick Baker makeup (both men won Oscars)--is positively astonishing as the aged and impoverished Bela Lugosi, whom Wood befriended. There isn't much story thrust here, but the vivid re-creation of time and place makes this a must for any old-movie buff."
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Post by MaxDembo on Sept 30, 2024 4:24:11 GMT
My favorite TB films has Ed Wood at the top. The others noy in particular order.
Ed Wood
Big Eyes
Edward Scissorhands
Dark Shadows
Mars Attacks
Sleepy Hollow
Beetlejuice
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Sept 30, 2024 5:59:15 GMT
Great movie. Martin Landau's tirade after being called "Karloff" is hilarious
One thing I never got about the real Edward D. Wood was his dialogue. Yeah he had no budget so he did what he could. But it cost nothing to rewrite lines like "One thing's for sure Inspector Clay's dead. Murdered. And someone's responsible". His movies were just awful but there's a goofy charm to them. Other Grade Z directors, Ray Dennis Steckler, Coleman Francis, don't have this
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Post by politicidal1 on Sept 30, 2024 12:53:16 GMT
It’s pretty good. Not gonna say it is one of my favorite Tim Burton movies, but I think he was the best choice at the time for dramatizing Ed Wood’s life story. But without appearing condescending or patronizing about it. Ed Wood was an odd sort, and his talent was questionable at best, but he was interesting.
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