“I think a lot of kids feel alone and slightly isolated and in their own world,” said Tim Burton, an acclaimed director. Burton himself has often felt like an outsider and admits to his isolation, which has driven some of his many films. Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Big Fish all present Tim Burton's style very well. Burton's dark yet humorous style, which evokes many emotions, places his films in a unique film genre. His films are notable for his ability to use cinematic techniques effectively. Burton uses flashbacks and close-ups to make the viewer feel a certain way. Burton's prominent use of flashback contributes to his unique style and purpose, to make the viewer feel a particular emotion. This is shown in Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Big Fish. As seen in Edward Scissorhands, Edward has a flashback to when his "creator" would replace his hands with prosthetic hands. The viewer feels sympathy for Edward because his "creator" dies shortly before his hands are replaced. T...