Ed Wood (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Ed Wood (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Arguably Burton's Best
Summary: 5 Stars
"Ed Wood," with the possible exception of "Batman," is Tim Burton's best film. It's a very funny chronicle of the life of the titular transvestite Z-grade film director, focusing on his films with Bela Lugosi ("Plan 9," "Bride of the Monster," "Glen or Glenda"). Johnny Depp is hilarious as Wood, and Martin Landau is absolutely astonishing as Bela Lugosi, who provides the emotional core that seperates this from most of Burton's work. In addition, the black and white photography is beautiful, and evokes the essence of the period in which Wood's awful movies were made.This long-delayed DVD from Touchstone is in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The image is sharp with hardly any scratches. Sound is equally stellar, particularly in the opening credits.
Luckily, the disc is packed with extras. Most notable is a group commentary, in which Tim Burton and writers Scott Alexander and Larry Kareszewski (sic?) do most of the talking. Fans will also appreciate "Let's Shoot this F&%^&," a collection of behind-the-scenes footage hosted (rather campily) by Johnny Depp. Other featurettes are about the music, the production design, and the creation of Bela Lugosi (both with acting in makeup). There are five deleted scenes (and a hidden sixth one), one of which includes a cameo by longtime Ed Wood regular Paul Marco. A theatrical trailer and a memorable music video round out the extras.
Movie Review: Those (...)at Universal!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As you may notice I did quote Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood, Tim Burton's masterpiece.I totally agree with him, I can't believe that it was released Big Fish in DVD, and Ed wood was censored by Unversal and Buenavista.
I do have the VHS, that's highly recommendable for all of us that are waiting for the DVD.
Ed Wood, tim burton's tribute to this un-acclaimed director, tarred by Johnny Depp (Edward Scissorshands)as Ed Wood, Martin Landau (Sleepy Hollow) as Bela Lugosi and Sarah Michelle Geller (Sex and the City) as Ed's principal love interest, along with Bill Murray (Lost in Translation) As Ed's best friend.
I say it: Tim's Best Movie is Ed Wood.
Why?
It's fuuny and it's deep, it makes you think about Hollywood's Studios.
It's like a behind scenes look inside Hollywood.
Well, As you may be aware I've been waiting for this DVD, since it was first announced by BUENAVISTA.
When I noticed that it was pospoed I had a heart attack, Finally I have it in my hands (Well, it's on my DVD shelf, along with Edward Scissorhands, Ghost World and American Splendor).
I've seen it all!
It's quite a good special release, with surprisng bonus features. An splendid doccumentary on how mr Martin Landau prepared for the characterization of Bela Lugosi. An alternate audio with Tim Burton himself. Amazing deleted scens.
I'm glad it's finally here!
See you.
Movie Review: Fascinating biopic of "the worst director of all time"
Summary: 5 Stars
I knew nothing of Ed Wood going into this film, and came out somewhat of a fan. Not of his movies - apparently they're Z-class quality - but of Ed Wood himself. There is something remarkably infectious about a man who has a powerful vision, minimal talent, but refuses to give up fighting. To be honest, I wish I had his optimism - although I don't begrudge his apparent blind-eye that he turns toward his own talent.
Burton's direction was perfect, and his recreation of Plan 9 from Outer Space was absolutely hysterical. Who couldn't laugh at tiny hand made circular spaceships held aloft by fishing poles and hovering over the Hollywood sign? Especially when one catches on fire. Think of it - a metal spaceship on fire. That's a laugh-out-loud moment.
Johnny Depp proved, yet again, his impressive depth as an actor. I have no idea if he was playing a tongue in cheek Ed Wood, or if Ed Wood really did have that silly smile plastered on his face while trying to sell his pictures, but even if it didn't, it worked - brilliantly. It conveyed Wood's optimism, as well as his blindness.
Moreover, there was Martin Landau. His performance as Bela Lugosi was unparalleled. The film would not have been as tangible and believable without it. The Oscar he won for Best Supporting Actor was perhaps one of the most deserving in recent history.
Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
I finally got around to seeing this movie recently and found it quite remarkable. Perhaps Tim Burton's most conventional movie ever, this biopic explores the life of B-movie director Ed Wood, who, according to conventional wisdom, is the worst filmmaker ever. An oddball prone to dressing in womens' clothing, Wood is fertile ground for the always-interesting Johnny Depp, who endows his character with great enthusiasm and likeability in spite of his eccentricity. Depp's, though, is only one of many stellar performances: Martin Landau, of course, as Dracula star Bela Lugosi; not to mention Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many more. Landau won a deserved Oscar for his effort as the pathetic one-time star, which is alternatingly funny and poignant. The scene where he "fights" the octopus has got to be one of the most riotous ever filmed. One also senses cutting satire behind the story: when Landau's character enters rehab, he remarks that he is the first celebrity to do so, and his comment about there being no such thing as bad press is especially meaningful when a hotel heiress becomes famous for taped romantic escapades. Also, the movie evokes a time when even bad films were made by passionate filmmakers, instead of in corporate boardrooms. Burton keeps the material interesting and resists the urge to go over the top, and the result is the perfect biopic.Movie Review: Brilliant, ghoulishly funny...Depp and Landau are superb...
Summary: 5 Stars
Absolutely brilliant film on the bizarre and quirky cross-dressing filmmaker Ed Wood, played with boyish enthusiasm by JOHNNY DEPP in one of his most offbeat roles. He's the anchor who grounds the film in all its believable foolishness.
Equally skillful are all the surrounding performances, including MARTIN LANDAU (who deservedly won a Supporting Role Oscar), BILL MURRAY, who does amazing things with an underwritten role as a man eager to change his gender, JEFFREY JONES as Criswell, the Magician, and VINCENT D'ONOFRIO as Orson Welles.
But it's the caring relationship between Depp and Landau that defines the comic genius of the film and gives it heart. Both are extremely moving and adept at showing the respect and regard they had for each other when their world seemed to be falling apart. The story doesn't flinch in showing Lugosi's fall from grace with his addiction to morphine and other drugs that eventually took his life.
A near perfect recreation of the '50s Hollywood scene with its low budget studio settings, wisely photographed in the B&W manner of most of the Lugosi thrillers. Entertaining and genuinely funny, moving and absorbing all the way through.
Summing up: One of Tim Burton's best directing jobs. Highest recommendation.