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 Big Fish (2003)Rated: PG-13 for a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference. Runtime: 92 min. Director: Tim Burton Writer: Daniel Wallace (novel); John August (screenplay) Cast: Ewan McGregor; Albert Finney; Billy Crudup...complete cast Genre: Drama Tagline: Adventure as big as life itself. Memorable Quote: "Did you ever think that maybe you're not too big. Maybe the town is kind of small"
Confused about what happened in Big Fish? Click here to read the Big Fish plot explanation. (spoiler alert!)
...I'm in love. I am absolutely in love with Tim Burton's Big Fish. I love the restrained, but vintage "Tim Burton look" of the film. I love the way Steve Buscemi just seems to own any part he plays. I love Albert Finney. And to top it all off, I love, love, love Ewan McGregor in this film. He emits charisma like no other young actor working today, and by the time it's over you'll feel like you want to know him forever. He becomes the kind of character you want to have over for dinner and just listen to for hours and hours. But I'm rambling, aren't I? Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom (Albert Finney). Edward is the epitome of the charismatic southern gentleman. He is charming, friendly, and the best teller of tall tales on the planet. In fact, it is through these tall tales that the story of Edward's life unfolds. As he lies in bed, dying of cancer, he takes his son, and us, on a journey through the many experiences in his life. Whether they are real or imagined is up to you to decide. Edward's son William (Billy Crudup) grew up loving his father's stories, but has grown to feel like Edward has never really given him the truth. The fanciful tales have become nothing more than lies, and as Edward nears the end of his life, William just wants to know his father for who he is and without all of the whimsical underpinnings. Burton injects Edward Bloom's stories (told in flashback) with the fanciful look of a fairy tale. The younger Edward (as played by Ewan McGregor) encounters many things throughout his life. He comes head to head with witches, giants, conjoined twins, and even a werewolf. But all of these experiences pale in comparison to the one thing in Edward's life that matters most, the search for his future wife Sandra (played by Alison Lohman, and later Jessica Lange.) Lohman isn't given a lot to do in the film, but Burton's use of her natural beauty is enough to show us why Edward is so smitten. She gives off a glow in this film that you can reach out and touch, and we understand Edward's (and Burton's) reasoning right away...she is the star in Edward's galaxy of oddities. It would be easy to go on and on about every detail in this film, but you get the idea. Big Fish is the kind of film that will mean different things to different people, but will be appreciated by almost all. It is the perfect film for cinephiles, date nights, taking the folks out, etc. Its wide appeal (and quirky charm) are infectious, and for that reason alone, it's the perfect film to see this holiday season. Richard Dennis See what other Frank's Reel Reviews critics have to say about Big Fish. Read Dan Ferrisi's review Read T. Rayne Ratliff's review Confused about what happened in Big Fish? Click here to read the Big Fish plot explanation. (spoiler alert!)
Screen formats: Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
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