Ed Wood is a 1994 biographical comedy drama about the life of cult filmmaker Ed Wood (aka The Worst Director of All Time). The movie was produced by Touchstone Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures. Ed Wood was written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski and directed by Tim Burton.
The story is Ed Wood wants achieve his dream of becoming a film director. His biggest challenge however is because of his terrible films and skills he has become a Hollywood outcast. Lucky he's friends with former acting superstar Bela Lugosi along with other misfits that are willing to help him accomplish this dream.
The story is Ed Wood wants achieve his dream of becoming a film director. His biggest challenge however is because of his terrible films and skills he has become a Hollywood outcast. Lucky he's friends with former acting superstar Bela Lugosi along with other misfits that are willing to help him accomplish this dream.
Why It's Underrated
While the film was a critical success and did win many awards (something I'll get into later) it sadly didn't do well at the box office. The movie had a budget of $18 million but only made a total of $5.9 million thus becoming a box office bomb. What also makes it underrated is it simply doesn't get enough attention. I don't really see people online talking about this movie nor have I ever seen a single TV listening on websites or when I simply press "guide" on my remote.
My Thoughts
Now while the movie is about Ed Wood's film career it mainly tells the story of him and his friendship with Bela Lugosi. Which is by no means a bad thing. It was rather enjoyable seeing them interact whether it was for comedy or for drama.
Since this is a movie about Ed Wood does it anyway celebrate what he was know for? Oh hell yeah it does! The opening credits only tell you your in for a great homage of the guy. The film celebrates all of his "great" "accomplishments" in his film career. But what really made it work was while the filmmakers were having a great laugh at his suspense they didn't do it in a mean spirited way it was rather respectful actually.
Now there are some things in the movie that they do take some liberties on. One of two examples of this is how Ed met Bela Lugosi. I won't give away what is was the movie but let's just say some introduces them to each other as suppose to how they met in the film. The other example is Bela's hatred for Boris Karloff. While they did have a rivalry between each other it wasn't the heated one the movie would make you expect. I'm bringing these up because I feel as thought while the film is taking liberties I don't thing that should discredit it as a good movie. If anything I makes me curious what was real and what was fictional.
With the film also being a comedy you can definitely expect get some laughs. There not gonna be something that will make have to pause the movie so you can catch your breath, there nice and subtle humorous scenes. My favorite parts is the running gag of Ed always using the first take of the movie no matter of flawed it was (which also plays to the movie bring some real life stuff into it).
Another thing I enjoyed about the movie was the filmmakers decided to have the film be put in black and white. I thought it was a nice touch for the film because it really tells/shows you what time period we're in.
The final thing I'll praise this film for is the performances. Now Johnny Deep looks nothing like the real Ed Wood but what helps you forget that fact is how he portrays Ed. Ed was very excited and happy with his product despite how bad it was and Johnny Deep plays that part to a perfect ten. The other amazing performance is Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi. He nailed the actor he's playing flawless. Hell he almost makes you think that he is Bela Lugosi.
My final rating is A Must Watch
Accomplishments
Despite being a box office bomb due it's critical acclaim Ed Wood was nominated for some awards but it also manged to win some awards. The list goes
Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Makeup - Rick Baker, Ve Neill, and Yolanda Tossieng
American Comedy Awards
Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Martian Landau
Boston Society of Film Critics
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
Chicago Film Critics Association
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Golden Globes
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
London Film Critics' Circle
Actor of the Year - Johnny Deep
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
Best Music - Howard Shore
National Society of Film Critics
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
New York Film Critics Circle
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
Saturn Awards
Best Actor - Martian Landau
Best Music - Howard Shore
Best Makeup - Ve Neill and Rick Baker
Alright guys that's going to do for me. Come back on Thursday, March 7th. Because on that day we begin the Road to Star Wars: Episode IX with my review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Hopefully the title of the film will be revealed soon and if that's not the case I'll just go back on edit it in later. Either way you're getting that review. Until then enjoy the rest of your day.
While the film was a critical success and did win many awards (something I'll get into later) it sadly didn't do well at the box office. The movie had a budget of $18 million but only made a total of $5.9 million thus becoming a box office bomb. What also makes it underrated is it simply doesn't get enough attention. I don't really see people online talking about this movie nor have I ever seen a single TV listening on websites or when I simply press "guide" on my remote.
My Thoughts
Now while the movie is about Ed Wood's film career it mainly tells the story of him and his friendship with Bela Lugosi. Which is by no means a bad thing. It was rather enjoyable seeing them interact whether it was for comedy or for drama.
Since this is a movie about Ed Wood does it anyway celebrate what he was know for? Oh hell yeah it does! The opening credits only tell you your in for a great homage of the guy. The film celebrates all of his "great" "accomplishments" in his film career. But what really made it work was while the filmmakers were having a great laugh at his suspense they didn't do it in a mean spirited way it was rather respectful actually.
Now there are some things in the movie that they do take some liberties on. One of two examples of this is how Ed met Bela Lugosi. I won't give away what is was the movie but let's just say some introduces them to each other as suppose to how they met in the film. The other example is Bela's hatred for Boris Karloff. While they did have a rivalry between each other it wasn't the heated one the movie would make you expect. I'm bringing these up because I feel as thought while the film is taking liberties I don't thing that should discredit it as a good movie. If anything I makes me curious what was real and what was fictional.
With the film also being a comedy you can definitely expect get some laughs. There not gonna be something that will make have to pause the movie so you can catch your breath, there nice and subtle humorous scenes. My favorite parts is the running gag of Ed always using the first take of the movie no matter of flawed it was (which also plays to the movie bring some real life stuff into it).
Another thing I enjoyed about the movie was the filmmakers decided to have the film be put in black and white. I thought it was a nice touch for the film because it really tells/shows you what time period we're in.
The final thing I'll praise this film for is the performances. Now Johnny Deep looks nothing like the real Ed Wood but what helps you forget that fact is how he portrays Ed. Ed was very excited and happy with his product despite how bad it was and Johnny Deep plays that part to a perfect ten. The other amazing performance is Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi. He nailed the actor he's playing flawless. Hell he almost makes you think that he is Bela Lugosi.
My final rating is A Must Watch
Accomplishments
Despite being a box office bomb due it's critical acclaim Ed Wood was nominated for some awards but it also manged to win some awards. The list goes
Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Makeup - Rick Baker, Ve Neill, and Yolanda Tossieng
American Comedy Awards
Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Martian Landau
Boston Society of Film Critics
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
Chicago Film Critics Association
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Golden Globes
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
London Film Critics' Circle
Actor of the Year - Johnny Deep
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
Best Music - Howard Shore
National Society of Film Critics
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
New York Film Critics Circle
Best Supporting Actor - Martian Landau
Best Cinematography - Stefan Czapsky
Saturn Awards
Best Actor - Martian Landau
Best Music - Howard Shore
Best Makeup - Ve Neill and Rick Baker
Alright guys that's going to do for me. Come back on Thursday, March 7th. Because on that day we begin the Road to Star Wars: Episode IX with my review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Hopefully the title of the film will be revealed soon and if that's not the case I'll just go back on edit it in later. Either way you're getting that review. Until then enjoy the rest of your day.
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