If you liked "Edward Scissorhands..."

Rating: Null/10 (8 November 2005)

"Big Fish" (2003): You MIGHT have to already have some experience with Tim Burton's films - at least some of them - or you'll MIGHT end up feeling baffled and unfulfilled by this one. I'm not sure. When Burton is at his best, his films are like no one else's. In my opinion, if you like his film "Edward Scissorhands," you'll like "Big Fish" - for it is it's closest relative. The idea of "Big Fish" takes on a number of meanings throughout the story, and although it feels a little heavy handed at times (perhaps as it relates to the character of the Father), it's very entertaining, has some strong emotions, lots of unique laughs, people, sets, and circumstances, and ends up making it's point - with enough room left for your personal vision to join in. God Bless the story tellers in our lives. What would we be without them? Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Danny DeVito, Steve Buscemi, Alison Lohman, Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, Billy Crudupmy god, who else do you want? (And there ARE more.)