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Ed Wood (1994)

R  |   |  Biography, Comedy, Drama  |  28 September 1994 (USA)
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An ambitious but troubled movie director tries his best to fulfill his dream, despite his lack of support.

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The life of 'Edward D. Wood Jr.', hailed as the worst director (of Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959), Glen or Glenda (1953) and Bride of the Monster (1955)) of all time. Written by Rogerio Santos

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Movies were his passion. Women were his inspiration. Angora sweaters were his weakness. See more »


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Rated R for some strong language | See all certifications »

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28 September 1994 (USA)  »

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$18,000,000 (estimated)

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$5,887,457 (USA)
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Trivia

Michael Lehmann was originally set to direct. Tim Burton was approached to produce and wanted to direct the film as well, but only if this could be his next project instead of Mary Reilly (1996), which he was set to officially sign on to in days. A first treatment of this script was written in six days and Burton accepted. Lehmann moved on to direct Airheads (1994). See more »

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Ed Wood and Orson Welles never met. See more »

Quotes

[making up the bald Dr. Tom to look like Bela Lugosi]
Makeup Man Harry: Ed, what am I gonna do here.
Edward D. Wood, Jr.: What do you mean?
Makeup Man Harry: He has no hair.
Edward D. Wood, Jr.: Gee, I never noticed that. Put a wig on him!
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LASST UNS ERFREUEN (ALL CREATURES OF GOD AND KING)
Music by Peter von Brachel
Lyrics by John Athelstan Laurie Riley
Arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams
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"Why, I thought he was dead."
24 December 2004 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Although I had never heard of Ed Wood before hearing of this film, I now understand why anybody would even consider making a film about him. Even though branded as "the worst director of all time," Wood was refreshingly passionate about what he did. Of course, I can't really judge his work, but from what I saw in this movie I'm pretty sure that the critics are right about him.

But that's not the point of Ed Wood. Not at all. My favorite scene in the whole movie is the conversation between Wood and Orson Welles. One perhaps the best filmmaker of his time, the other a young, struggling filmmaker without experience or talent, but each knows what the other is going through. They have the same problems and the same ambitions. The fact that one is a genius and the other a total failure is only secondary.

The performances are all first-rate, starting with Depp and Landau and going all the way to the supporting cast which includes a great performance by Bill Murray. Opposing Ed Wood's statement that "filmmaking is not about the tiny details," Tim Burton gave us another great film filled with wonderful details.

The film does not go into detail about Wood's experiences prior to and after making his first films which is understandable when you make a little research on this very website.

This film made me curious about Ed Wood's work and maybe I'll get over myself and check out Plan 9 from Outer Space or Glen or Glenda.

8.5/10


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