The 'Edward Scissorhands' Influence on Modern Movies — hollywoodreporter.com

Edward Scissorhands opened in theaters on Dec. 7, 1990, and its influence continues to be felt today.  The film not only solidified the careers of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton but also changed the course of cinematic history. Here are five recent movies that prove it's still beloved by filmmakers, 24 years later. See more How Many Johnny Depp Costumes Can You Wear at the Same Time? A number of characters in recent blockbusters are similar to Edward, including Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy, who is also kindly and rather scary-looking. But even more Edward-esque is Big Hero 6's Baymax, especially since he is incapable of harming others. 

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