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"Always Happy to Help with a Little Larceny."
Ed Wood has to be one of the most unique and enjoyable films I've ever seen. It includes exceptional performances by Johnny Depp, Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Martin Landau. In the title role, Depp is amazing and I'm not exaggerating in the least. He made his reputation with us non-mainstream Hollywood fans for this one. When you first see him on the screen, I'm sure you'll find an element of caricature in his portrayal of the angora worshipping Wood as he's sometimes simply too cheesy to believe. Although, a cursory glimpse at the real director's movies will let you know that this is very much how he must have been given that he consciously created, again and again, so many reels of C movie refuse.

As for Martin Landau, who plays Bela Lugosi, his performance practically steals the film from the effervescent Depp. This great character actor certainly deserved his Oscar for this one. It'll make you refute Bauhaus by screaming, "Bela Lugosi Lives!" This was also the first, and last, time that I enjoyed the work of Sarah Jessica Parker. She has some tremendously funny lines here: "You've surrounded yourself with freaks," "Wood Productions, the mark of quality," and "well, I see the usual gang of drug addicts and misfits are here." Lisa Marie is quite sexy as Vampira and more enticing than you could imagine. Murray plays a gay named Bunny who longs to get a sex change but is thwarted during a hellacious trip abroad but brings a Mariachi Band home for consolation. As for Wood, he is a cross dresser so I guess a good description of the picture on the whole could be, "Transvestite Chic."

Ed Wood a man with an endless supply of optimism and it wholly exists for no discernible reason. He has no talent whatsoever, but he never let his inadequacy knock him down--at least for very long. Lines like, "That's the worst film you ever saw? Well the next one will have to be better" are typical of his reactions to adversity. Wood's bizarre personality and childish enthusiasm makes one become attached to him whether you want to be or not. In his own way, he is an honorable man as he stands by his friends regardless of the cost. Ed does more for Lugosi than any son could have. His devotion to the has-been was touching.

This film is hilarious at times, especially the scene involving the opening party for "Bride of the Monster," which I replayed twice. I'm still laughing! In summation, it's sweet, full of spirit, and joyful which makes it incredibly easy to recommend.

A Day In The Life Of Edward D. Wood Jr.
"Ed Wood" is my least favorite Tim Burton movie, but it is still good. Does that rhyme? Wood/good...I don't know.{Not because it is in black and white either}. This film kind of revolves around Ed Wood's career of being a director. Although it is not as quirky as a Tim Burton film usually is, it still manages to be wierd. Just see it and you will know what I am talking about. If you have, then you know. MMM-KAY?

Wish I could Give It More Than five
Ed Wood is my favorite Tim Burton film as well as my favorite Johnny Depp film of all time, the film where Depp gives his finest performance. He is really Ed Wood in this film, for all practical purposes--a most convincing portrayal of the man behind such classics as Plan 9 From Outer Space. I highly recommend Ed Wood. All the actors are convincing in their roles as members of director Wood's crew and cast--delightful in their weirdness and their committment to making it work.

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