Big Fish Movie
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An adventure as big as life itself.
The story revolves around a dying father and his son, who is trying to learn more about his dad by piecing together the stories he has gathered over the years. The son winds up re-creating his father's elusive life in a series of legends and myths inspired by the few facts he knows. Through these tales, the son begins to understand his father's great feats and his great failings.
| Steve Buscemi | Norther Winslow |
| Helena Bonham Carter | Jenny (Young & Senior) & The Witch |
| Ewan McGregor | Ed Bloom (Young) |
| Jessica Lange | Sandra Bloom (Senior) |
| Albert Finney | Ed Bloom (Senior) |
| Billy Crudup | Will Bloom |
| Alison Lohman | Sandra Bloom (Young) |
| Robert Guillaume | Dr. Bennett (Senior) |
| Marion Cotillard | Josephine |
| Matthew McGrory | Karl the Giant |
| David Denman | Don Price (Age 18-22) |
| Missi Pyle | Mildred |
| Loudon Wainwright III | Beamen |
| Ada Tai | Ping |
| Arlene Tai | Jing |
| Tim Burton |
8.00 out of 10 (64787 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Mad Crisp Dream
posted on 26 Aug 2009Big Fish is a good flick. It's seems to me to be Forrest Gump meets Pee Wee's Big Adventure or rather Big Top Pee Wee considering the amount of circus involved. THis movie struck a chord with me because I had a father like Ed Bloom which made the ending for me pretty touching. Albert Finney and Ewan Mcgreegor were awesome in it and Billy Crudup despite critics bashes kiscked ass as well. The only thing i didn't love was that I was a expecting a surprise ending but I got an emotional one.
Great writing and cinematography!
posted on 22 Aug 2009A surprise film for a couple of Oklahoma seniors who like seeing a film that makes them know how wonderful it is never to have grown up. From the glass eye witch to Carl, we were transported back to a grade school memory when the teacher read Dr. Dolittle to us. Only a hard shell would exit this movie feeling no better than when entering!
Welcome back, Tim the magician.
posted on 20 Aug 2009That's what we're talking about when we talk about Tim Burton: giant men, beautiful green-covered villages where everyone is barefoot, a world of fantasy that this man has given us, that now, after the "Planet of the Apes" experience, is back into the screen. Of course, the sheer poetry of "Edward Scissorhands" or the mythical flare of "Batman" are not overwhelming like before, but what we have here is a work of maturity, and the result is a work that, for the first time, creates the dream world and also the point of view that questions it. The result is a beautiful film, that allows us to dream and live reality in equal parts, trying to make us feel like the title character when we come out. How much it affects us is up to you, I was touched by the sincerity and heart of such a tender tale. No cheap morale, no unnecessary eye candy - just the world, as seen by a dreamer. And that warmness is everything that we aim for. Could be labeled as the american "Amélie Poulain", but is so much more...
Not Good - poor man's version of Forrest Gump
posted on 16 Aug 2009Some SPIOLERS................... The main problem I had with the movie is Bloom's stories never really did it for me. A couple of chapters in his life were interesting - I liked his circus experiences and the story of the love of his life. But other than that, despite the fact that Edward was a charming man with a wonderful outlook on life, his stories were just not inspiring enough to generate any sort of emotion. His journey with the giant? The witch? The bank robbery? His days as a salesman? I kept waiting for the stories to actually go somewhere but they really never did.
An inspiring and profound optimism
posted on 12 Aug 2009In a literal culture, metaphor withers. Once in a while it bubbles up to the surface and gives us hope that something can exist free from the stifling demands of logic-bound slave of the tangible and known. A fabulous example of this occurring is Tim Burton's BIG FISH, a simple tale of one man learning that his father's being prone to exaggeration was a way the man honored ordinary greatness. The stark contrast between the hopeful fantasy life of the father and the dull real world of the son are a perfect illustration of the world where people accept the mundane without challenging it, while dismissing the ordinary as boring without ever appreciating it. The film inspires one to follow their own path with an optimism that appears earnest and simple, but is actually profound in its bottomless well of imagination.
An enchanting fantasy. Ten out of ten.
posted on 10 Aug 2009From the imagination of Daniel Wallace (novelist) comes an extraordinary fairytale, adapted for the big screen by John August, and directed by Tim Burton.Albert Finney takes the helm of this wonderful story which chronicles the life and loves of Edward Bloom. Edwards' son, William (Billy Crudup), has had quite enough of his father's childish fairy stories and never-ending quest to always be the centre of attention. After hearing his father's story about the infamous `Big Fish' at his wedding, William vows never to speak to his father again. It's not until Edward is diagnosed as being terminally ill that the pair once again meet.William is determined to hear the true story of his father's life before it's too late. The only problem is separating the truth from the fiction.Ewan McGregor has a fantastic role as the young Edward Bloom. After conquering the town of Ashton, Alabama, Ed realises he has out-grown the small town life. With the arrival of Karl the Giant (Matthew McGrory), Ed leaves Ashton to find his fins in the Big Wide World, armed with enthusiasm and the knowledge of his own death, which he has seen in the eye of a witch (Helena Bonham Carter).During his journey he encounters Spectre (a perfect village filled with charming people), and the circus, where he falls madly in love with his future wife Sandra (Alison Lohman, later played by Jessica Lange).This is an enchanting story filled with fantasy, drama and comedy. There are a few twists along the way, and the ending is certainly worth the wait. Ten out of ten.
An film as fascinating as life itself
posted on 06 Aug 2009This movie simply impressed me. I know it's not a good start to a commentary, but I've just been bursting to say (type) these words and can't possibly submit the comment without them.The plot is very imaginative and the order of all the events in the movie simply has to be praised. The movie starts when Will Bloom visits his dying father one last time to get all the answers about his life from him. As his father, Edward Bloom, only told him fairy tales-and nothing but-about his life. Will is desperate to get the answers before he dies... and the answers are far more interesting than he expected.As I said before, this movie simply impressed me. I've read the script and am trying hard to get the book written by Daniel Wallace. This is Tim Burton's finest movie, better than Edward Scissorhands and the rest. Well done, Tim! Well done Ewan! Well done whoever watched this movie! Well done whoever enjoyed it! Rating: 8/10
A good yarn
posted on 04 Aug 2009There are only a few directors who could make a movie like "Big Fish" and make it work. Fortunately, Tim Burton is one of them. With his penchant for the beautifully grotesque and the grotesquely beautiful, Burton is able to fill the screen with captivating images, while at the same time understanding that there must be something solid beneath all the style.The film's central character is Edward Bloom (Ewan McGregor as the young incarnation, Albert Finney as the elder). An expert storyteller, Edward is forever spinning tall tales with himself and his associates as the central characters. Many people, like his wife Sandra (Alison Lohman-young, Jessica Lange-old), indulge his eccentricity, but it rubs his son Will (Billy Crudup) the wrong way. He's heard all these stories a hundred times; why can't his dad tell it like it is for once? After years of estrangement, Edward's illness provokes Will to come home and make one last bid to understand a man who's deliberately woven a series of exaggerations, dreams, and half-truths around his life.The movie is best when we enter the world of Edward's stories, a place of magical realism where the rules of reality are are bent, but not beyond all recognition. Colors are brighter, time literally slows to a halt and speeds up alarmingly, and giants, witches, Siamese twins, and other strange sights cross the screen. At the center of all this, McGregor is an ideal protagonist--a cross between the way Edward was and the way he'd always wanted to be. Burton handles all of this with skill and sensitivity. He understands, as Will does not, that the stories present a more complete picture of Edward than mere facts ever could. They reveal his memories, perceptions, dreams, and outlook on life. When Edward courts Sandra by filling fields with flowers and writing her name across the sky, we know that we're not seeing what happened, but what would have happened if the prosaic rules of reality had allowed Edward to express the full extent of his feelings.So charming is Edward's altered truth that it's a bit jarring when we come back to the real world, where the movie slows (mostly as it's driven by Crudup in the role of the requisite wet blanket). But the ending is excellent, weaving together fantasy and reality in a way that's touching and satisfying.
A Love Story Of Multiple Depths.
posted on 02 Aug 2009I have always been a fan of Tim Burton's films. From "Batman" to "Nightmare Before Christmas" to "Edward Scissorhands" to "Sleepy Hollow", his films have been some of the most whimsical and stylish I've seen created. And "Big Fish" retains those elements. But this film has so much more of a "grown up" feel to it, yet it retains those child-like moments of wonder Burton is known for.At it's heart, "Big Fish" is a love story. It's the story of a man trying to reconcile with and get to know his father. But it's also a story of a man's single love and devotion to his wife. But it's also a love of life.
A love of stories. And the belief that nothing is impossible to attain if it's really wanted strongly enough.Edward Bloom (played by Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney - both excellent) tells the tale of his life's story, a tale that walks the fine line between truth and fiction. Every obstacle and challenge is met with McGregor's grin and the belief that any obstacle can be overcome, often with humorous or surprising results. This is a very light-hearted film, taking even its most serious moments with a grain of charm, sentiment or playfulness. It gets emotional, but never delves into sap. And you can't help but cheer for this likable character who ends up touching so many lives. The world he grew up in may or may not be real, but the devotion and love for his wife and son are truth.While different in overall tone from his other films, Burton still adds his own trademark touches. Cast usuals like Danny Devito and Helena Bonham Carter add to the diverse cast in this film, and Danny Elfman provides another excellent score. The acting from all the cast members were really well-done, whether they were cameos, or full roles. Burton has always chosen an eclectic cast for his films, and this film is no different.
Everyone, even at the most basic level, shines.There are so many words to describe this film: Funny, touching, eccentric, uplifting, sad, artistic, inspiring.... but this is the type of film that can be walked away from with a sense of satisfaction. Burton attempted something very different for him, and yet managed to retain all of the elements that make his films so appealing. I think this film will force critics to view his films in a new light, as he has once again proven to be a more than capable director. It's a remarkable work of art, utterly charming, and very highly recommended.One of the best pictures of 2003.
Strange and surreal
posted on 02 Aug 2009There are tall tales; there are TALL tales; and then there's those told by Edward Bloom (played by Ewan McGregor as a young man and by Albert Finney as an old one). His son (Billy Crudup) believes very little, but just maybe there's more truth in these stores that he or we originally thought - and, in any event, sometimes the embellished truth is what what makes life more colourful and fun. Tim Burton ("Edward Scissorhands" & "Batman") is the perfect director for such an entertaining, even enchanting, world of the strange and the surreal, but I'm never comfortable with British actors as familiar as McGregor, Finney and Helena Bonham Carter adopting American accents and the conclusion is oddly down-beat.
Simple salesman's simple story
posted on 31 Jul 2009The man from little town, goes to search for his bright future and joins the circus where he spends some time working meanwhile finding the girl who he will love all of his life...Then comes the war and man responds to the call of Uncle Sam. After some time he returns and starts the career of salesman, travels around the country and making some fortune. He have a boy and sweet house.As in every man's life, there is another woman in his life too but only his wife is the one who keeps his heart.Now, this is the story, simple story of a simple man, and there is nothing extraordinary in it, but... but only if it is told by me. If Edward Bloom (the main character of the movie), is the man who tells the story... the story of his life, then this simple story have a chance to become most magnificent, most wonderful and amazing adventure and fairytale that you heard in your life.And do you care that the science never will accept the existence of mermaids or werewolves? Who cares that there can't be witches who has "magical eye" where you can see your future death? Do you really need to stop Edward when he tells you the heroic war story with Siamese twin singer or spy, or singer-spy or whatever (whoever) in it? Or do you need to stop him when he introduces to you the most talented poet who writes 3-line poem for last 12 years, then tries to rob the bank and finally becomes oil millionaire? No, no no and no... because I didn't cared, and you won't care. You will buy it. You will buy each and every word that Edward says. Because it is true. His lies are true as much as any other true I heard in my life.So what are you waiting to? Don't miss the chance to catch an uncatchable, big fish.
best film ever made, if you watch it twice..
posted on 29 Jul 2009the movies that stick in your mind, are often the ones that grow on you. like a good song for example, it might seem a little weird and strange the first time you hear it, but then you learn the melody and you recognize the feeling of it, and you´re hooked. and if it´s really good you stay hooked, sometimes for the rest of your life. and that is what happened when I watched BIG FISH. I wasnt sure the first time I saw it, I enjoyed it, but I didn´t get all of it. cuz there was too much going back and forth in the time-line. but I liked it anyway. the second time I saw big fish, it dawned on me. it is the best film ever made, in my opinion. but I´m a sucker for storytelling, and i think you have to be, to enjoy the film as much as i did. and I should add that I´m sort of a Burton fan, but this one blew my hat off...all in all it´s a father and son story. where the son ( Billy Crudup )is trying to understand the life of his dying father, ( Albert Finney )and all the fairytale-like stories he was told throughout his life. there is a phenomenal depth to this film that I haven´t really seen before, but there´s also comedy and childish fantasy, just like life itself. and the incredible mix of feelings this movie portrays, reminds you how special and wonderful life can be. and whats wrong with adding a little color to a world that´s very black and white at the moment? I think we all need a little more fairy tales. and Tim Burton delivers just that. other aspects of the film is the acting. impressive to say the least. I think Ewan Macgregor is one of the most talented actors of his generation. rest of the cast are also great, but he sticks out.so in conclusion, a fantastic story that made me see things a little bit brighter, and for you who didn´t like it that much, giveBig Fish another chance. you wont regret it. 10/10
A tall tale told too tall
posted on 27 Jul 2009Tim Burton's Big Fish, is basically a tall tale told by teller of tall tales. The segments of fiction were brilliant, but a movie which blends reality with outright fiction needs to keep the reality real. Otherwise the audience get lost.So . . . Paris to the US flights happen during the daylight hours, and despite the best intentions of Mr. Burton, Alabama in the 30's 40's and 50's was segregated. Even in the fictional story that fact needs to be either addressed or explained lest the viewer start to wonder what is wrong.The fact that Helen Bonham Carter played two characters was explained even when it wasn't purely necessary-there is no way that a listener would confuse the little girl grown up with the witch. We do of course, because we have seen both characters, but Billy Crudup's Will Bloom wouldn't realize that there was a problem he has never seen the witch.All of this is too bad, for otherwise it is good story well told and the acting is fine all around. Ms. Lange looks too young to be the elder Bloom's wife of contemporary years, but who will begrudge her that?
A big fish of a film
posted on 25 Jul 2009A long time Tim Burton fan, I was anxious to see this film for the story of a father who tells tales that you can't quite figure out if they are unbelievably ridiculous or true in a sense but exaggerated beyond belief. Whatever it is, it works in the way that we find out what we need to find out. Ewan Macgregor looks as though he stepped out of a 50's Crest Toothpaste commercial; Albert Finney who is always wise beyond his years. Yes there are elements of the ridiculous- Karl the giant, the Japanese twins and Calloway the circus manager (who is something else entirely by night). But it's okay-because in the end, it develops as a beautiful father/son story.
Most of you guys are right on the money
posted on 17 Jul 2009What a weird movie experience this was. Not weird in a typically Tim Burton way, but weird regardless of who the director was. You have to look at this film two ways--as a movie, and then as a Tim Burton movie. It isn't exactly successful as the first, and it is radically different from previous efforts as the second. I can't exactly recommend it, but it was certainly interesting to see, and I look forward to some enjoyable heated discussions with people over the years about it.The main problem is the pacing. It dragged terribly through the entire second act and most of the third. I mean, it lumbered, and I am not one who needs a lot of action or even dialogue to be riveted by a movie. He tried hard to weave a convincing narrative, but gets mired down in ideas that aren't fully developed and ultimately, the movie collapses on itself.It also turned itself upside down trying to make a point that ultimately isn't made very convincingly, largely due to skeletal dialogue Billy Crudup's character has to mouth rather lamely. He wants to know the real guy his dad is...dad never told him the truth...he never talked with his dad...did it never occur to him to talk to his mother? Visit all the people his father told him about a thousand times? He finally goes to see one person when his dad is on his deathbed and I really saw no point to the entire encounter. Given that dad is a guy who never shut up and obviously worshipped his family, I found it hard to believe the whole "I-resent-you-Dad" shtick. What I love about Tim Burton's work is the visual element. I say to people all the time that half the time, I just throw in a Burton DVD and hit the mute button, looking at his films like art instead of movies. I have never felt that he was a particularly engaging storyteller, feeling instead that his movies all relied so heavily on the visual that it was a lot like eating too much candy...afterwards, you're still hungry and kind of queasy. This movie suffers from a bit of the same problem. The visuals are more whimsical than we're used to, more naturalistic but the overall sense of imagination that makes me gasp from Burton normally isn't present throughout. There are moments of inspiration--the popcorn, the daffodils--but overall, I get the impression that he is just trying too hard. The performances are sublime, with especial kudos to Ewan MacGregor. This man is simply celestially talented. He lights up the screen like a supernova. Jessica Lange is wasted, and Alison Lohman is so eerily her spitting image that I think she must have been cloned. Albert Finney is terrific, Steve Buscemi and Danny DeVito seem to be having the time of their lives, and even the mostly wooden Billy Crudup acquits himself well at the end.
Steve Buscemi rules the world
posted on 15 Jul 2009I saw Big Fish a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it especially Steve Buscemi. (spoilers) There is one scene in particular where everyone in Spectre is dancing. And he's running behind the mayor and it's more of the quirky awesomeness that we've all come to know as Steve Buscemi. It's why we love him and it keeps popping back into my head and making me smile. The man doesn't get enough praise and we should all tell him how much we love him more often. I love you, Steve. :)As for the rest of the movie, I actually thought everyone was perfect. The casting, itself, was perfect. No one was over the top. The story was such that it really could have been silly but it turned out totally believeable. Tim Burton has done a great job, again. This movie is why we go to the movies in the first place. In a year full of the fantastic, Big Fish has carved out it's own very special place. I recommend this movie to anyone who has ever had an imagination. 9/10
A good film but a little overrated
posted on 05 Jul 2009My favorite movies directed by Tim Burton are Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow.Ed Wood is a tribute to B movies in the 50's and Sleepy Hollow is a tribute to the horror films of Hammer.In Big fish,Burton uses his original style,at the same time dark and innocent.But,the result is a good but not great movie that,by my point of view,it could have been a little better.The best thing I can say about this movie is that it has a lot of imagination.But now,I'll mention the weak things I found on this movie:the characters' emotions are not very deep.For the other sight,Burton seems more interested on showing all the imagination the film has that in telling a good story.The film feels a little cold and without the sense of humor that films like Beetlejuice or Pee-Wee's adventure had.Big fish is not a bad movie;I have to say it kept me fun and interested but I feel it could have been a little better.
AMAZING!
posted on 01 Jul 2009Big Fish was great, yet another Burton masterpiece. It was robbed, though, only one Oscar nomination! Further proof that gold statue is an idiot. Danny Elfman's score was beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking. Albert Finney did a wonderful job and the movie was just great.It's that simple: great/amazing.
To tell a tale...
posted on 01 Jul 2009Storytelling is a craft that many of us do on a daily basis, whether it is when we're relaying the happenstances of our weekends or telling the time-hazed tales of our childhood. Very few, I find, actually pull off as an art form. One of the most important factors one will see in a real storyteller is their own belief in what they are relaying to the listener/reader/watcher, whether or not the tale is made up of myth or of fact.This film is one of those magnificent stories told by master modern-yarn-spinner Tim Burton. It being a tale about a man who's largess, personal mythology, and popularity appears to hinge on his whopping fish-tales and fibs, Burton has chosen the loveliest of ways to relay his message to the audience - simplicity with dashes of spicy exaggeration. Often, when we think of Burton's directing, we picture something stunningly stylized, and, though this film does possess touches of Burton's trademark scenes ans settings and iconic characters, none of this interferes with this moving and heartwarming film as it moves smoothly, like a good bedtime book.I called my not-in-the-best-of-health father as soon as I exited the theater to tell him that I love him. If a flick can make me do this, then it has a huge place in my heart!In our day and age, the power of the myth is oft forgotten and neglected. This film will hopefully re-instill in us the joy of the heart of our live's stories, and the importance of looking beyond the smoke screen to what lies beneath in others.Best, T.Paulww.t-paul.com
Lying as an Art Form
posted on 28 Aug 2009What do you say about this movie?I am at a total loss to describe it. The concept itself, a son tries to come to terms with his dying father that he knows nothing about but an enormous catalog of unbelievable stories, doesn't sound very promising. It sounds like a tired old formula, and I expected such when the rental started playingIt's not.Werewolves, giants, witches, siamese twins, bank robbers, hidden cities, sirens, etc. are all present in the fantasy, but they seem unremarkably to be part of the life of an otherwise ordinary traveling salesman. Whether they really are or not is never made completely clear, but that's the rub.I once read a review by Harlan Ellison in which the main point was how a well told lie illuminates the truth in far better clarity than a simple recitation of the facts ever can. At one point in the film, the questing son remarks to his bed-ridden father that he's heard all of his stories thousands of times, and he has know idea who his father really is. The father's reply is, `I've never been anybody but me from the day I was born.
If you don't know who I am, that's your failing, not mine.' Later investigations make the point clearer. I'll bet Ellison loved this movie.
It is an extraordinary lie.Did I like the film? You bet. It's Tim Burton's best work without a doubt.
Is it for everybody? Probably not. Many will find it confusing and pointless, but good fantasy is like that. All I can say is, relax and let it happen. You won't regret it.