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Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Tim Burton's Greatest Film
I think this is definitely Tim Burton's most amazing film-every aspect seems to fit and all the acting is excellent. The best part, I think, is the simplicity. The film communicates about being different and how people are not accepted, a basic moral but done well, Tim Burton-style.
The film showcases the director's unique abilities with his own interesting characters and little details-and the score by Danny Elfman is really memorable.
Johnny Depp will forever be remembered for not just Jack Sparrow, but for Edward Scissorhands, the role that brought him into film. His character is a sort of Of Mice and Men idea, hurting the things that he loves. Winona Ryder and all the other supporting actors play their roles to perfection, notably Vincent Price in his last film role.
Although the suburban design is a bit outrageous (the blandness idea is really forced onto you), it really shows a place we find boring may be an amazing place to others.
The film is an astonishing combination of music and visual effects and I think it may well be Tim Burton's greatest film.
Psycho (1960)
A Benchmark in Cinema
If you have not seen this film, watch it. Simply because it is Hitchcock's most suspenseful, intricate psychological thriller that has ever been known. It has influenced every horror film in some way.
Beginning in Pheonix, Arizona, Marion Crane is having her lunch hour in a hotel room with a married man. They discuss marriage, and money. Later, a discontented Marion easily steals $40,000 to help fix her problems. Frightened, she leaves town and shakes off a policeman and she swaps her car. Later it starts raining and she spends a quiet evening at the Bates Motel...
The acting is amazing, especially Anthony Perkins as the innocent, troubled Norman Bates. Bernard Hermann's score is suitably eerie and years ahead of its time, complementing George Tomasini's interesting editing. Add all its shocking ingredients, the famous shower scene and a Hitchcock cameo and you have a perfect film.
10/10
Summer Heights High (2007)
Funny But True
Chris Lilley, who has acted as several different characters in other shows like Big Bite and We Can Be Heroes, demonstrates his great acting ability. He has researched students and teachers at schools, which was good move. Just go to any school and you can see Ja'mie and Jonah and maybe even Mr. G!
This mockumentary does not only demonstrate realistic characters but some hilarious scenes! Perhaps Mr. G gets the best ones, but although also some scenes are a bit painful to watch (mainly Ja'mie) this works well in the recipe of the show because of its humour.
I would recommend this to anyone who can stand listening to a bit of swearing-and the ending is one that will not be forgotten. Even if you are not remotely interested in public high schools it is a fantastic and highly enjoyable watch.
10/10