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    Because Tim Burton was influenced by fairy tales and children’s stories, Dr. Seuss, and Edgar Allen Poe, his films are characterized by a combination of childlike innocence and dark elements. These attributes are present in many of his films, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and in his most recent film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016). Burton’s first project was called Vincent (1982), and it showed some of the common themes and…

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    Edward Scissorhands

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    Edward Scissorhands, a film directed by Tim Burton, is a gentle dive into a fantasy world that will leave viewers feeling haunted. Starring Johnny Depp as the scar-covered Edward, and Winona Ryder as the blonde cheerleader who he is immediately drawn to, the film takes viewers alongside Edward as he tries to adapt to a bright, pastel-covered cul-de-sac neighborhood. All 105 minutes of Edward Scissorhands is filled with relatable characters, a lovely musical score, and seamless acting; it is one…

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    Edward Scissorhands

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    The Gentle Man with Scissor Hands A small suburb neighborhood, shrouded by secrecy and gossip, is introduced to secluded man-made being who’s been cursed with piercing blades as hands. The story of Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, amazes audiences, opens a world of the unknown, and illustrates the natural human emotion of love. From beginning to end, Edward Scissorhands features a quirky romantic comedy gelled with an unlikely protagonist that exemplifies…

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    Tim Burton Analysis Essay Tim burton is an accomplished director who won an emmy for outstanding children's animated program. Growing up, Burton loved watching cartoons and aspired to make some of his own. At the age of 26, Burton achieved his goal by becoming a film director, and soon after started his career working for Disney. He then stroke out with his own film which was well received and soon after decided to leave Disney. Burtons famous films include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,…

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    Tim Burton Research Paper

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    Tim Burton is a director with a great creative mind. Many directors Tim Burton is one of the most famous directors of all times. He made movies like Charlie and the Chocolate factory, Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland. Tim Burton is a unique director. His expression on movies is unbelievable he makes films that are unexplainable. Tim’s styles have many sides with an evil side and a good side. One of his famous movies is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory made in 2005. Charlie and the…

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    One of Tim Burton’s main archetypes is contrast. Tim Burton uses numerous cinematic techniques to show contrast between settings and characters. Some of his movies that show this the most are Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride. He uses contrasting lighting, non-diegetic sound, and colors to show the difference between settings and people. Tim Burton uses different types of non-diegetic sound to show the contrast in certain settings in his movies. In Edward…

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    As an established and well-respected director, Tim Burton has been credited for his unique filming style evident in his many movies. Born on August 25th, 1958 in Burbank, California, Burton was always known as an ‘odd’ child, spending most of his time drawing, painting, and watching horror films. After graduating from high school, he attended the California Institute of the Arts, after which he became an apprentice animator at the Walt Disney Studios. This was the beginning of what would become…

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    Tim Burton has more experience as director rather than an author with setting the mood or tone. In the movies that he directs, such as, “Edward Scissorhands” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” he used his demented past to put a different spin on the setting and characters. Tim Burton uses camera angles, sound, and camera movement to make the scene or entire movie feel eerie. He does this to give viewers an experience they will not forget. Mr. Burton uses camera angles to make scenes more…

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    (Burton). Tim Burton had a different life than other kids’. He never got to be close with his parents, he loved horror movies, and he hated growing up in the suburbs. Tim Burton likes to make dark movies that always involve somebody being an outcast in society, such as Alice in Alice in Wonderland, Edward in Edward Scissorhands, as well as, Victor in Corpse Bride. Tim Burton uses frames and angles, camera movements, and lighting to show how the characters chose their own path without society…

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    Many films focus on the beauty and realism of the main protagonists. ✔ In the film Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton, appearance and reality was a main idea and how this impacted on the character of Edward. The film reveals the story of Edward, an abnormally looking human ‘creation’ who has scissors for hands. The story tells the story of Edward, who is invited to join a suburban family and leave his home of an abandoned mansion. Features such as costume, lighting, and dialogue help…

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