Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Fantasy, Drama, Romance
74Kernel Score — Generally Favorable, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 74 represents solid critical endorsement for a $20M investment that's grossed $86M globally—a 4.3x return that validates both the creative and commercial gamble. Burton's fairy-tale visual invention found a market willing to embrace its oddness.
Director track record: Tim Burton
Edward Scissorhands (74) sits well above Tim Burton's own 63.3-point average across 19 other scored films—a notably strong entry in his body of work, though it trails his best-reviewed film, Corpse Bride (83).
Lead track record: Johnny Depp
Edward Scissorhands (74) sits well above Johnny Depp's own 60.2-point average across 27 other scored films—one of his best-reviewed roles to date, though it falls short of his highest-rated film, Before Night Falls (85).
Box office
Budget $20M · Box office $86M