Tim Burton's Finest Work

Rating: 10/10 (13 August 2010)

Tim Burton is a great talent. To say that "Big Fish" is his best work till date would be making a big statement, but that's the truth. Forget his Johnny Depp's featured fantasy stories; "Big Fish" is the ultimate work of Tim Burton. Starting from the story to casting to editing to score, it's all a genius at work.
Cast wise, PERFECT. Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Helena Bonham Carter, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard etc. were just perfect. Albert Finney's performance is bound to bring tears in your eyes. Ewan McGregor was the core of the film and his talent is capitalized so well by Tim Burton that one feels whether he had an insight telling him to cast McGregor instead of usual Johnny Depp in the movie.
The screenplay top-notch, the editing flawless, the acting first-rate, the direction at its best; "Big Fish" is a delight to watch. The final 20 minutes of this movie is so powerful that it will warm the heart of even the meanest Scrooge. The climax where Albert Finney is led by Billy Crudup to the river surrounded by all the movie's characters is one of the best of all time.
Overall, "Big Fish" is a memorable film. It's a treasure film to be kept in collection and memory forever.
My Verdict: 10/10