In the film Edward Scissorhands there is many aspects and techniques contribute to the narrative of the film. Edward Scissorhands is a story of an unusual guy, and put into a everyday suburban lifestyle. Director Tim Burton's clever use of mise-en-scène creates a stark contrast between what is considered normal and Edward's obvious unusual differences, causing viewers to sympathize with his mistreatment as the outsider. In the sequence of The Ice Angel until Edwards Gets Mad shows the creative use of the mise-en-scene. During The ice angel scene, the theme consistent of a moment of realization, Edward start realizing that he is not consider normal and goes from a protagonist character to antagonist character. This particular scene starts …show more content…
He went from a black, metal, jumpsuit with dull blades outfit, into a suburban outfit with a plain, white, dress shirt with black overalls and sharpen blades. The costume becomes more significant in the scene of Edward leaves Pegs house and starts to cut into all of his clothes. The clothes Peg given Edward represents fitting in with Peg’s family, being a part of a small community and finally feeling normal. Also, within this particular scene the camera movement of Edward walking fast toward the camera angrily, present an emotion of frustration for the character building up suspense to the audience. Afterward, Edwards start cutting angrily some of the neighbors animated shrubs. Which cause is a turning point for Edward realizing that no one will ever accept or appreciate his …show more content…
The neighbors are distress and speaking very loud, mumbling in high pitch voices directed to the police officer about the concern plight of Edward. The police officer response in a calm and reassuring manner stating he is going to find Edward. The use of high-key lighting from the streets lights create in realistic open space concept. Therefore, conversation theme is everyone out for Edward to put him in away in jail. The community is freight that Edward have gone going rogue. Obviously, sound and performance are trying to convince the viewer Edward dangerous