2. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Perhaps Burton's best-loved film amongst audiences worldwide, Edward Scissorhands was arguably the director's first truly great movie - today, it's not difficult to see why the Johnny Depp-centered film about a man born with scissors for hands has emerged a cult classic. This is a Burton film crafted with a real love and affection for the material at hand (no pun intended), and Depp's quietly innocent performance is both endearing and amusing to watch unfold. But looking at Edward Scissorhands' over two decades later, it's clear to see that the movie's true appeal lies in its downright weirdness: this is the film that really showed off Tim Burton's unique and idiosyncratic voice, and his love for gothic undertones and fairy tales. Ultimately, the picture carries a emotional weight that raises it to levels of greatness. It is magical, sweet, genuine and inspiring - what more could a Tim Burton fan ask for?