Visually stunning is just the beginning

Rating: Null/10 (26 December 2003)

Big Fish really has been one of the best movies I have seen this year. The story is simple, so anyone who cannot put a cap on the constant search to watch something absolutely original should probably avoid Big Fish.
However while the story is simple the way it is told is original in its own right. Fairytale like touches through out a variety of embellished life stories bring an enchanting feeling to the entire movie. Admittedly slower paced, I do not feel that Big Fish is so void of substance that its unbearable, but rather the pacing allows us as an audience to become completely engaged with the movie. I did not notice any poor performances from the fantastic cast. Reviews in which people have picked out time line flaws and swaying accents only prove that they walked into this movie to find flaws and not to enjoy themselves.
Big Fish is a love story in part but mostly a life story at heart. If you cannot appreciate what simple story elements Tim Burton has successfully brought to life, then you quite simply have not lived life enough to find beauty in Big Fish.