Can you measure a man by the tales he tells?

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2005)

One thing for certain, director Tim Burton knows how to entertain. BIG FISH is clever and full of bliss, wonderment and bittersweet joy. Ed Bloom(Albert Finney)is dying and his son Will(Billy Crudup)feels the suspected tall tales of his father's life may have taken something away from their relationship. He wishes to hear his father tell his true life story, only to hear the same old tales with relish. Some great visuals and a very entertaining story line. The young Ed Bloom is played by Ewan McGregor. Jessica Lange plays Sandra Bloom. Also in the cast are: Danny DeVito, Steve Buscemi, Matthew McGrory and Helen Bonham Carter. BIG FISH is paced with an energetic soundtrack that features: Canned Heat, Buddy Holly, Bing Crosby, Pearl Jam, The Allman Brothers, Danny Elfman and Elvis Presley.