"Innocence is what he knows. Beauty is what she sees."
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker
Edward Scissorhands — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I'm not finished.
Context
Spoken to Peg when she first meets him in the attic and notices his hands.
Meaning
A literal and metaphorical statement. It explains his physical condition but also speaks to his feeling of incompleteness as a person without a place in the world.
Hold me.
Context
Kim asks Edward to hold her, and he sadly replies, 'I can't,' knowing he would hurt her.
Meaning
This exchange encapsulates the central tragedy of their romance: Edward's physical nature makes intimacy dangerous, preventing him from comforting the woman he loves.
The light concealing cream goes on first. Then you blend, and blend, and blend. Blending is the secret.
Context
Peg is applying makeup to Edward's scarred face, trying to make him look 'normal.'
Meaning
Summarizes the suburban ethos of conformity. It's not just about makeup; it's about suppressing individuality to fit into the community.
Sweetheart, you can't buy the necessities of life with cookies.
Context
Bill tries to teach Edward about money and loans when Edward wants to open a salon.
Meaning
highlights the clash between Edward's innocent, value-driven worldview (doing things for kindness) and the capitalist reality of the suburbs.
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