8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left by powerfully critiquing societal conformity, mob mentality, and prejudice against the unique 'other,' advocating for empathy and the preservation of individuality.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative offers a critique of societal conformity and prejudice, but this is not specifically aimed at traditional identities, rather it explores general human flaws and the treatment of outsiders.
Secondary
The film critiques the hypocrisy and judgmental nature of a suburban community, many of whom likely identify as Christian, rather than Christianity itself. It positions the audience to sympathize with Edward, the innocent outsider, and condemns the bigotry and mob mentality displayed by the townspeople. This narrative framing affirms virtues like kindness and acceptance, which are often associated with the faith.
Edward Scissorhands does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While its narrative explores themes of otherness, acceptance, and prejudice that can resonate with marginalized groups, these are not directly tied to sexual orientation or gender identity within the film's explicit storytelling.
Edward Scissorhands does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a synthetic man's struggle for acceptance in suburbia, exploring themes of difference and conformity, but these are not related to gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Edward Scissorhands is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Edward Scissorhands is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.4
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