The film Edward Scissorhands was written and directed by Tim Burton. It is the coming of age story of the main character, Edward. He is immersed in a new community and they view him as 'different'. The film takes the viewer through Edward's journey as he struggles trying to conform. The thoughts and feelings of Edward, as well as the theme overall, was shown on screen through various technical techniques and aspects.
A recognizable technique is a montage. Using a montage helps connect ideas within a film, shots are strung together purposely for this task. There are two major montage's I noticed throughout the film. The first one was in the very opening scene where the camera pans from inside the car to around the entire neighborhood. This establishes the setting, which is very important. The other montages are spread throughout the work. They take place when Edward flashed back to his time with the inventor. It connects the idea that Edward was loved by the inventor and cared about, to the struggles that he now faced in his new environment.
Edward is quite a vulnerable character. Often times camera angles and certain shots help portray the feeling on screen. He is often shot with his back to the camera, this shows the alienation he feels within the community. The castle where Edward came from, on top of the hill, is shot in the upper part. This makes it seem top heavy and ominous.
Costuming played a major part in the film. The community was clothed in eccentric neons, pastels and prints. This contrasted heavily with Edward's costume. He was outfitted in a black bodysuit, with hardware attached. In comparison, Edward appeared more suitable. This adds irony and also helps put the film's theme in perspective.
Many technical aspects attributed to the overall film. They made viewing pleasurable and gave detail. They were essential in conveying the film's theme of the ridiculous societal views and conformity, as well as uniformity.
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