In "Edward Scissorhands" Tim Burton employs various film techniques to convey the significant ideas explored throughout the film. Through a blend of stunning visual and engaging characters, the movie digs into three key themes: conformity, isolation, and appearance versus reality. These themes highlight the challenges and complexities of navigating a world that often values normality over individuality, the struggle to find a connection whilst being different, and the way appearances can mask deeper truths. The director's clever use of film techniques helps us better understand these themes.
One scene that shows conformity is the neighbourhood barbecue. In this scene, the director uses mise-en-scene to highlight the uniformity of the suburban
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One scene involves Edward in general – at first, he might seem scary and dangerous, but as the story unfolds, we realise he is actually a kind hearted person. This can be examined in the scene in which Edward steps out of the mansion overlooking the town. The director uses close-ups on Edward's clothes and “hands” to show the outside of Edward’s character. This camera technique helps build on the theme. It plays with our initial perception and questions the notion that appearance dictates reality. Another particular scene that vividly portrays this theme is when Edward enters the suburban neighbourhood. The camera pans across the houses and gardens, creating an image of a flawless and harmonious community. However, as the camera zooms in on the characters during a neighbourhood gathering, it becomes apparent that the neighbourhood is not what it looks like. Through a combination of medium shots and close-ups, the camera captures the characters' expressions in tense situations. These techniques effectively illustrate how appearances can deceive and hide realities. The scene highlights the theme's importance by encouraging people not to judge a book by its