A pleasant, but meaningless film

Rating: 6/10 (25 December 2003)

BIG FISH is not one of Tim Burton's best films, but it put a smile on my face for two hours, and for that, I'm grateful. Albert Finney and Billy Crudup give very good performances as a father and son who do not understand each other. Ewan McGregor is also good as Finney's younger self who goes on fantastic adventures. The cinematography was absolutely gorgeous. The special effects and make up were also fantastic.
The problem with the film is that nothing ever really happens. No lessons are learned and it was all just a fantasy. Nothing is ever at stake. Tim Burton is a master filmmaker who no doubt will continue making great films, but this is not one of them. Its a good film, but not as good as it could be.
If you want to find a great film with fantastic visual effects, I would suggest WHAT DREAMS MAY COME. More is at stake in that film.
My grade:
6 out of 10