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After a string of mediocre movies, director Tim Burton (Corpse Bride, Edward Scissorhands) regains his footing as he shifts from macabre fairy tales to Southern tall tales. Big Fish twines in and out of the oversized stories of Edward Bloom, played as a young man by Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge) and as a dying father by Albert Finney (Tom Jones). Edward's son Will (Billy Crudup, Almost Famous) sits by his father's bedside but has little patience with the old man's fables, because he feels these stories have kept him from knowing who his father really is. Burton dives into Bloom's imagination with zest, sending the determined young man into haunted woods, an idealised Southern town, a travelling circus, and much more. The result is sweet but--thanks to the director's dark and clever sensibility--never saccharine. Also featuring Jessica Lange, Alison Lohman, Helena Bonham Carter, Danny DeVito, and Steve Buscemi. --Bret Fetzer
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Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Alison LohmanDirector: Tim Burton
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By RyScott
Format:DVD
This is a great film, unlike any other you will have seen before. It tells the story of Edward Bloom (played by Albert Finney and Ewan Mcgregor)through the eyes of his sceptical son Will. Edwards life, as told by Edward himself, was a whirlwind journey across the world where he encounters giants, a fantasy village, and a half-man, half-horse circus conductor (played by Danny DeVito). As the film continues, it becomes clear that Will has strong doubts about all his fathers stories. But when he realises his father has little time left to live, he finally starts to explore his fathers life and it emerges that some of his stories may actually be true after all. This is a heart-warming tale of fantasy colliding with reality, and has a truly magical ending. You will not be disappointed. You do not have to be a fan of Ewan Mcgregor to enjoy this, as i wasnt before seeing this film, but i found his acting range superb. Excellent Film for all ages.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By mattyab
Format:DVD
What a great story about the art of story-telling. This is the first review i have ever written, which shows how highly i rate this film. I have watched it a number of times now... and each time it gives you something new and leaves you satisfied. There is so much to this film that its hard to know where to begin. Firstly, it is pretty obvious that this is a bit of a departure for Tim Burton, being that it is not as dark as most of his other films. However, his quirkiness and eye for detail remain (his best qualities as a film-maker in my opinion) and together with a story that is driven by the narrative (again-rare for Burton-esque films) and a cast on top-form (esp. Danny DeVito & Albert Finney) he has put together a great great film, that really does have everything. It has lots of hilarious moments, a few scary moments, romantic moments, and some very sad and emotional moments. It is a story rooted in reality with a dose of fantasy combined with a dash of Burton brilliance.... to make it truly magical.
This film reminds you of the power of story-telling. It tells you that it is a gift to have an active imagination and to use it to inspire others.
Its just a shame it wasn't a commercial success. On the other hand, it doesn't surprise me...for a film to be a commercial success nowadays it has to either be; epic in some way; full of CGI; filmed in New Zealand; starring Tom Cruise.
This film reminds you of the power of story-telling. It tells you that it is a gift to have an active imagination and to use it to inspire others.
Its just a shame it wasn't a commercial success. On the other hand, it doesn't surprise me...for a film to be a commercial success nowadays it has to either be; epic in some way; full of CGI; filmed in New Zealand; starring Tom Cruise.
So, buy this film and make it into a commercial grower!
Oh....it has a really great song over the end credits aswell.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Kerr
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Format:DVD
Tim Burton has often been, well, a little too weird for me. This film is one of his more accessible ones, and is very charming with it.
With a great cast (Billy Crudup of Almost Famous is particularly good, as are Ewan MacGregor and Albert Finney), the general impression is of a sort of Alice in Wonderland for the modern age.
A son and a father who haven't talked in 3 years are brought together when the father seems like he's about to die. The son has been embarrassed by his father's tall tales for years, and now he wants to REALLY know what his father did with his life. It appears the truth is at least as stange as the fiction, as we are taken through numerous flashbacks to see the incredible life he led.
There's no huge drama here, and nothing in the way of explosions or other obvious Hollywood tools for manipulating the audience. Just a darn good tale and some wonderful photography to set it off.
The extras on the DVD are excellent too, making this well worth buying for those kind of Saturday nights where you just want to relax and watch a NICE film.
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Underrated Tim Burton Classic.
Great film. Wonderful acting all around, one of the forgotten Tim Burton classics. Easily empathetic characters and a nice gothic edge at times.
Published 29 days ago by Ross Leyshon
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It's an emotional film
I'm a 32 year old man, and this is one of the very few films along side Glory, Ghost and Saving Private Ryan to make me cry.
Published 1 month ago by bigandybear
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A great late night movie
A most watchable movie for any time of the day, but best as a late movie with a packet of crisps
Published 2 months ago by Lizzie
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fantasic
Please watch this film. I started watching this film as my 9 year old was. I thought what is this fantasy drivel. Read more
Published 3 months ago by realist
5.0 out of 5 stars
As said
as said in descriion arrived prompty and on time would recommend to tim burton lovers.
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Published 4 months ago by Kraylinz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great entertainment
A truly great film. I am not a huge fan of Ewan McGregor but in this film he gets it just right. This film is a fantastical story with an element of the fairy tale about it whilst... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Angela Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent adult fable
'Big Fish' is my favourite film from Tim Burton, a great movie for all the family to enjoy. It is the story of Will Bloom (Billy Crudup), a man who knows that his father (Albert... Read more
Published 9 months ago by ReviewBlog51
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cool film, bit odd...
I only bought this as I am a huge fan of Ewan McGregor - it's a good film, don't get me wrong, but it is quite strange! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inventive!
An inventive and imaginative plot. A father with larger than live tales, and a son that his grown out of believing them. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Family Viewing.
Arrived on time and great price. Whole family loved this film. Watched this a few times and enjoy it every time. Brilliant idea, very different to other films I've watched. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Betty
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