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{OFFICAL} Big Fish Discussion
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http://www.columbiatristar.fr/k/bigfish/
Starring
Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup
Tagline
An adventure as big as life itself.
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I often find that in order to be captivating, a film these days needs to be stressfully suspenseful or have a complicated story line. This film had neither, and yet I found myself hoping it wouldn't end while at the same time, anxiously awaiting its conclusion. I have to admit, I was distrustful of Burton as many of his more recent films have had less-than-satisfying conclusions. Nonetheless, I went to see Big Fish (3 days before its release in Canada) with no expectations and was astounded. This movie is an absolute treat for our hearts, ears and especially our eyes with each cartoon/fantasy-like scene painted with Tim Burton's reliable brilliance and magical touch. Ewan McGregor is pure sunshine and Albert Finney gives one of the greatest performances of the year- he *is* Big Fish. But I suppose that when you strip away the beauty, the doll-house sets and all the abracadabra of cinematography and modern day technology, all you have is a very simple story, and therein lies the heart of this film; that one can create their own legacy, "the story of my life." Not through either extreme of extraordinary adventure or unbelievable lies, but through the art of storytelling- and THAT is what this film is about. It is through our *stories* that we are immortal.
Go see this movie, bring the kids, bring your date, bring your parents! It is for everyone...everyone who appreciates a visually and emotionally beautiful irregular story about a regular person's life.
***** 5 stars!!!
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An extrodinary adventure/fantasy told be the creative mind of Tim Burton. This movie follows the life of Edward Bloom, a now dying man, and his outrageous stories... which his only son is hesitant in believing.
I, for one, absolutely adored this movie. With a fair mixture of adventure, comedy and drama, nobody could've done it better than Ewan McGregor, IMO. I'll admit, I cried at the end, but nonetheless... it was an extrodinary end for an extrodinary man!
Favorite Scene: Near the end of the movie, when Edward happened upon the town he visited earlier on in the movie. He was driving home from yet another long trip of work as a salesman. I remember it was raining, but between then and Eward and his car ending up in the water, is a bit blurry. Where he put his hand up to the window as he saw the female fish {mermaid}. THAT was my favorite scene among many others.
Favorite Quote:There's a time when a man needs to fight and a time when he needs to accept that his destiny's lost, the ship has sailed and that only a fool will continue. The truth is I've always been a fool.
What are your thoughts on this movie? Favorite Scene. Quotes?
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i feel like such an ass.. i never finished this movie.. 
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Well, you better get off your butt and go to the store and rent it, LOL. 
Every little thing that Ewan does in this movie is sweet, and you can't help but smile. 
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i loved the movie, especially with Ewan and his southern accent! lol
fav quote:"have you ever thought that maybe you're not too big, but that this town is just too small?" when Ed tells Karl the giant that he should move on.
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I'm dying to see this movie. I was going to watch it last night but I only got as far as the special features before I noticed It was gone midnight I'm hoping to watch it real soon though
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You've not seen it yet? You should, it's really beautiful. I was so glas Ewan was doing a Tim Burton movie 'cause that's one of my 3 fav directors. The movie is wonderful, funny, sad... And Ewan's f***ing cute in it!!
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So? Did you like it?
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This is one of the sweetest films I have ever seen. The ending is really sad and the acting is superb. Another fantastic Ewan film
I saw It last week 