Big Fish

After the disappointment of Planet of the Apes, Big Fish sees Burton make a triumphant return to form. Though some scenes in the film echo the gothic mood of his earli... more >

After the disappointment of Planet of the Apes, Big Fish sees Burton make a triumphant return to form. Though some scenes in the film echo the gothic mood of his earlier work, Big Fish is a much lighter concoction, as it tells the charming tale of an estranged son reuniting with his fanciful, dying father, whose Munchausen-style tales vex the younger man. The majority of the film shows the father’s tale of his own life, incorporating giants, werewolves and a very big fish. The developing relationship between the son and the father is beautifully depicted, and it is undoubtedly Burton’s most moving film to date. The script is full of wit and gentle satire (such as the depiction of the impossibly idyllic town of Spectre), and with excellent performances from Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney, and a magical score by Danny Elfman, Big Fish is one of the best family films in years. < less

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DVD Extras

• Tim Burton Commentary, 7 Featurettes: Edward Bloom at Large, Amos at the Circus, Fathers and Sons, The Filmmakers' Path, A Fairytale World, Creature Features, The Author's Journey + Tim Burton Trivia Quiz

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Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Albert Finney, Ewan McGregor

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