--- product_id: 7341105 title: "Ed Wood" price: "SAR 52" currency: SAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/7341105-ed-wood store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Ed Wood **Price:** SAR 52 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ed Wood - **How much does it cost?** SAR 52 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/7341105-ed-wood) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Experience Tim Burton's acclaimed, true-life story of the wackiest filmmaker in Hollywood history, ED WOOD, for the first time on Blu-ray -- complete with a new digital restoration, featuring enhanced picture and sound. Celebrated actor Johnny Depp stars as the high-spirited director who never let terrible reviews or hostile studio executives derail his big-screen dreams. With an oddball collection of showbiz misfits, Ed takes the art of bad moviemaking to an all-time low! Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Academy Award(R)-winner Martin Landau (Best Supporting Actor, 1994, ED WOOD) are hilarious in this warm and witty comedy. Relive every madcap moment like never before on Blu-ray! Review: Director Tim Burton and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karazewski pull off something of a miracle here. - Director Tim Burton and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karazewski pull off something of a miracle here. They tell the (fictionalized) true story of the man dubbed the worst film director of all time, and his very odd bunch of misfit friends, including an aging and ignored Bela Lugosi. They openly poke hilarious fun at their naiveté and self-delusion, and just how awful their films really are. Yet, somehow, it also makes these characters human, sad, and sweet, and engages our sympathy and empathy - while still making us laugh out loud at them. Yet their determination, their grit, their attempt to find their ways in life, the realization that all of us are odd in some way or other, and that we all kid ourselves about our own importance shines through and balances the film. Johnny Depp is astonishing in what may be the best of many great performances -- walking the knife edge of playing a comic caricature and yet bringing him fully to life. Everything about Depp is subsumed in the character, his voice, his physicality. Martin Landau is equally amazing as Bela Lugosi, literally disappearing into the character. and creating a truly heartbreaking portrait of lost Hollywood grandeur. And all the supporting cast; Sarah Jessica Parker, Jeffrey Jones, Bill Murray, Patricia Arquette, etc. etc down to the smallest roles are filled with performances dancing the line of funny but never unbelievable, never less than human. And we laugh not (mostly) because of funny lines, but because of their absurd humanity. Praise must also be heaped on the beautiful black and white photography, which also perfectly captures the ugly tones of Wood’s micro budget works. Indeed there are shots supposedly ‘from’ the films that are astounding in how much they look like Wood’s actual films. This is a wonderful movie about the wonder and obsessive pull of film-making, the comic hysteria of how we kid ourselves, and the sweet-sad, oddly noble tragedy of the same. Review: Blu-ray review: a surprsingly touching film, probably not needed if you have the DVD - First things first: if you already own the "Ed Wood Special Edition" DVD (the one with the silver border), in my opinion it's not necessary to buy the Blu-ray. You get all the same features on the DVD edition, and the A/V quality is already very good (I had the chance to compare the two). Yes, there is an improvement in picture quality with the Blu-ray version (it's a 16x9 transfer, BTW), but it's marginal; I don't think it justifies another purchase. On the other hand, if you own no copy of this movie at all, I heartily recommend buying the BR disc. Now, the movie itself. I was expecting a straight-up comedy, and the film does have comic moments. But it's mostly drama and romance. The friendship between Ed and Bela, and the relationship between Ed and Kathy, was really quite touching. There was also something...I don't know...inspiring about the picture. Ed Wood gathered about himself a collection of misfits, called them his friends (and meant it), and did his darn best to make movies. I don't know enough to comment intelligently on how accurate the film was (or was not), so I won't bother. I will say that I liked it, that I think it has been criminally ignored (at least 'till now), and that everyone involved did a great job. I would like to thank L. Phillips, from the Movie discussion forum, for suggesting this film to me. This disc does have one weakness: the special features (you can see the list just above the "Editorial Review"). I watched them all, except the director's commentary. The "music video" was awful. The rest aren't bad, really. The problem is that they seemed geared more toward film students, or hard core film buffs, than ordinary viewers. If you're an aspiring filmmaker, you'll probably find them interesting. If not, I'd recommend skipping them. The theatrical trailer was a surprise; to me, it seemed badly edited. If that's the sort of marketing the studio employed, maybe it's one reason the film tanked in '94. But I judge movies on their own merits, not on the strength of extras. And this movie is excellent. Some of my favorite quotes: 1. This occurs when Bela is in the hospital, surrounded by reporters. Ed shoos them away. Ed: "Bela, those people are parasites. They just want to exploit you." Bela: "Fine. Let them! There is no such thing as bad press, Eddie." 2. The next bit happens the day after the premier of "Bride of the Monster" (it was a disaster). Ed: "Did you see that kid grab Vampira's boobies?" Bela: (laughs) "I envied him." 3. My favorite quote from the film. It occurs as Ed is pitching the idea for "Plan 9" to Vampira in a diner. His girlfriend Kathy is with them. Kathy (to Vampira): "You should feel lucky. Eddie's the only fella in town who doesn't pass judgment on people." Ed replies: "That's right. If I did, I wouldn't have any friends." Even if you're not a fan of Ed Wood's work, I think chances are good you'll like this film. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Bill Murray, Brent Hinkley, G.D. Spradlin, Jeffrey Jones, Johnny Depp, Juliet Landau, Larry Karaszewski, Lisa Marie, Martin Landau, Max Casella, Mike Star, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Scott Alexander, Stefan Czapsky, Tim Burton, Vincent D'Onofrio Contributor Bill Murray, Brent Hinkley, G.D. Spradlin, Jeffrey Jones, Johnny Depp, Juliet Landau, Larry Karaszewski, Lisa Marie, Martin Landau, Max Casella, Mike Star, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Scott Alexander, Stefan Czapsky, Tim Burton, Vincent D'Onofrio See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,113 Reviews | | Format | NTSC, Subtitled | | Genre | Drama | | Initial release date | 1994-09-30 | | Language | English | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Drama - **Format:** Blu-ray, Blu-ray, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen - **Contributor:** Bill Murray, Brent Hinkley, G.D. Spradlin, Jeffrey Jones, Johnny Depp, Juliet Landau, Larry Karaszewski, Lisa Marie, Martin Landau, Max Casella, Mike Star, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Scott Alexander, Tim Burton, Vincent D'Onofrio - **Initial release date:** 1994-09-30 - **Language:** English ## Images ![Ed Wood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51etoE+ItqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Director Tim Burton and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karazewski pull off something of a miracle here. *by K***G on May 11, 2016* Director Tim Burton and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karazewski pull off something of a miracle here. They tell the (fictionalized) true story of the man dubbed the worst film director of all time, and his very odd bunch of misfit friends, including an aging and ignored Bela Lugosi. They openly poke hilarious fun at their naiveté and self-delusion, and just how awful their films really are. Yet, somehow, it also makes these characters human, sad, and sweet, and engages our sympathy and empathy - while still making us laugh out loud at them. Yet their determination, their grit, their attempt to find their ways in life, the realization that all of us are odd in some way or other, and that we all kid ourselves about our own importance shines through and balances the film. Johnny Depp is astonishing in what may be the best of many great performances -- walking the knife edge of playing a comic caricature and yet bringing him fully to life. Everything about Depp is subsumed in the character, his voice, his physicality. Martin Landau is equally amazing as Bela Lugosi, literally disappearing into the character. and creating a truly heartbreaking portrait of lost Hollywood grandeur. And all the supporting cast; Sarah Jessica Parker, Jeffrey Jones, Bill Murray, Patricia Arquette, etc. etc down to the smallest roles are filled with performances dancing the line of funny but never unbelievable, never less than human. And we laugh not (mostly) because of funny lines, but because of their absurd humanity. Praise must also be heaped on the beautiful black and white photography, which also perfectly captures the ugly tones of Wood’s micro budget works. Indeed there are shots supposedly ‘from’ the films that are astounding in how much they look like Wood’s actual films. This is a wonderful movie about the wonder and obsessive pull of film-making, the comic hysteria of how we kid ourselves, and the sweet-sad, oddly noble tragedy of the same. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blu-ray review: a surprsingly touching film, probably not needed if you have the DVD *by J***H on December 21, 2013* First things first: if you already own the "Ed Wood Special Edition" DVD (the one with the silver border), in my opinion it's not necessary to buy the Blu-ray. You get all the same features on the DVD edition, and the A/V quality is already very good (I had the chance to compare the two). Yes, there is an improvement in picture quality with the Blu-ray version (it's a 16x9 transfer, BTW), but it's marginal; I don't think it justifies another purchase. On the other hand, if you own no copy of this movie at all, I heartily recommend buying the BR disc. Now, the movie itself. I was expecting a straight-up comedy, and the film does have comic moments. But it's mostly drama and romance. The friendship between Ed and Bela, and the relationship between Ed and Kathy, was really quite touching. There was also something...I don't know...inspiring about the picture. Ed Wood gathered about himself a collection of misfits, called them his friends (and meant it), and did his darn best to make movies. I don't know enough to comment intelligently on how accurate the film was (or was not), so I won't bother. I will say that I liked it, that I think it has been criminally ignored (at least 'till now), and that everyone involved did a great job. I would like to thank L. Phillips, from the Movie discussion forum, for suggesting this film to me. This disc does have one weakness: the special features (you can see the list just above the "Editorial Review"). I watched them all, except the director's commentary. The "music video" was awful. The rest aren't bad, really. The problem is that they seemed geared more toward film students, or hard core film buffs, than ordinary viewers. If you're an aspiring filmmaker, you'll probably find them interesting. If not, I'd recommend skipping them. The theatrical trailer was a surprise; to me, it seemed badly edited. If that's the sort of marketing the studio employed, maybe it's one reason the film tanked in '94. But I judge movies on their own merits, not on the strength of extras. And this movie is excellent. Some of my favorite quotes: 1. This occurs when Bela is in the hospital, surrounded by reporters. Ed shoos them away. Ed: "Bela, those people are parasites. They just want to exploit you." Bela: "Fine. Let them! There is no such thing as bad press, Eddie." 2. The next bit happens the day after the premier of "Bride of the Monster" (it was a disaster). Ed: "Did you see that kid grab Vampira's boobies?" Bela: (laughs) "I envied him." 3. My favorite quote from the film. It occurs as Ed is pitching the idea for "Plan 9" to Vampira in a diner. His girlfriend Kathy is with them. Kathy (to Vampira): "You should feel lucky. Eddie's the only fella in town who doesn't pass judgment on people." Ed replies: "That's right. If I did, I wouldn't have any friends." Even if you're not a fan of Ed Wood's work, I think chances are good you'll like this film. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vastly Underrated Depp Performance!!! *by R***D on November 10, 2012* Ed Wood is as endearing a character as Hollywood ever produced and has the added advantage of being a real life movie maker. I recently watched Plan 9 From Outer Space again just to see if it still qualified as the worst movie ever made? It really is right up there with the worst, but it has heart!!! and that's what Ed Wood was all about!! In this wonderful biographical look at Tinsel Towns' most earnest admirer and aspiring film maker Johnny Depp nails the innocent drive that made Ed Wood so well liked by those who knew in their hearts he was a terrible film maker but a noble human being. He had his peculiarities to be sure...tho now he'd fit right in...and about as much talent as I have money but he just kept plugging away and that's really what this movie is all about. It's the ultimate Hollywood 'never give up your dream' movie. Depp is astonishing in the scope he gives our simple friend and yet never moves out of the two-note persona he is playing. He should undoubtedly have won an Oscar for this role hand in hand with Martin Landau's revelatory turn as Bela Lugosi who lent his gravitas to Ed's ultimate achievement and became his best bud in the process. This hand in hand turn by two actors is unmatched in any film I've ever seen. The Academy rightly nodded to Landau's achievement but turned their noses up at Depp's performance just as they would have Wood's had he been playing himself which is an irony in itself and speaks to the bulls eye Depp scored here. A supporting cast from heaven and script that is both witty yet enlightening toward its subject and superb black and white cinematography will make this a classic to endure and it will be much more appreciated in the future than it ever was in its own time. It's great fun and you learn something about people, hollywood, and making movies. But mostly you learn to never give up no matter how great the odds against you. Too few movies send that message today. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ed Wood [Blu-ray] - Pee-wee's Big Adventure [Blu-ray] - Mars Attacks! 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