My Favorite Movie

Rating: 10/10 (11 February 2009)

Big Fish is one of my absolute favorite movies because of it's beautiful detailed stories and happy atmosphere. Other people that loved it liked it because of it's "abracadabra of cinematography" and "pure sunshine." I agree with them. This is an extremely well done movie that makes you happy while at the same time making you think about some of the big questions in life like "what really is true love" and "what does a life well lived mean" and of course the timeless questions about death.
People that didn't enjoy this movie disliked it for it's sentimentality. Many didn't like it for the same reasons that I did like it. It was "too happy" and "too innocent." Aren't happiness and innocence good qualities? That's what I believe. Others said that it was "overdone." They didn't appreciate the metaphor of being "meant for bigger things" that was portrayed by the film style and acting, not to mention the incredible sets and gorgeous costumes.
Big Fish will always be one of my favorite films because of the amazing storytelling and the sweet views on love, and death. I always cry at the end of this movie because of Tim Burton's ability in this film to make you love the characters and what they stand for: determination and love.