Big FIsh

            Big Fish by Tim Burton is a reality meets fantasy film.  It takes you on a worldwide journey all the way from a little town in Alabama, to a beautiful village called Spectra, and even to Korea. The breathtaking scenes and an unforgettable storyline will have you talking about this movie for days. Both young and old will enjoy this tale. The storyline is the life story of the main character Edward Bloom. The audience learns about Bloom’s life in the present time and through his story telling of what has happened to him in his life. The film focuses around the tenuous relationship Bloom has with his son. The son, along with the audience get to learn all about the father’s past, which in turn, helps the son better understand his father, just in time.

            There are many moments in this movie that will touch your heart. You will laugh and cry all at the same time. The relationships between the characters will have you thinking about your own relationships. The ending of this movie is the best part, not because you are ready for it to end, but because this is where the whole film comes together. The ending is definitely pleasant surprise that will bring tears to your eyes and yet leave you with a smile on your face.

            Tim Burton is known for dark, yet visually appealing movies. Burton broke away from his stereotype by making Big Fish bright and lively, he did however, make this movie visually stunning. As we follow Bloom’s life we are taken to various locations that will take your breath away. The design of these locations could only come from a mind as brilliant and creative as Burton.

            There are many big names on the credit list including Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Alison Loham, Danny Devito, and of course Burton’s own girlfriend, Helena Bonham Carter. With a cast list like that you cannot go wrong. They all portray their parts beautifully with humor and the appropriate emotion. McGregor plays the younger Bloom and Finney plays the older Bloom. They compliment each other well and actually look similar. The same goes for Lange and her counterpart Loham. They both play Sandra Bloom with emotion and talent that mirror one another.

            Big Fish is a go to movie when you want to escape from reality. You will find yourself not wanting the film to end, and when it does you will be tempted to watch it again. I would recommend this movie for a family film night, a lazy Sunday afternoon, a film with significant other, or a bedtime flick. Basically, it’s a movie for anyone and at anytime.