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Critic William Thomas
rated 8

Whimsical without being twee, freewheeling without being messy, moving without being schmaltzy, Big Fish aligns Burton's visual virtuosity and offbeat sensibility to a story that, for once, has more than one foot in the real world.

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Cast & Crew

Tim Burton
Director
Steve Buscemi
As Norther Winslow
Danny DeVito
As Amos Calloway
Ewan McGregor
As Ed Bloom (young)
Helena Bonham Carter
As Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch
Marion Cotillard
As Josephine
Missi Pyle
As Mildred
Miley Cyrus
As Ruthie (age 8)

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In "Big Fish," a son, William Bloom, embarks on a quest to unravel the truth behind his father's fantastical tales as he faces the impending loss of Edward Bloom, his dying father. Edward, full of larger-than-life stories involving giants and witches, has always been an enigma to Will. As he grapples with memories and extraordinary flashbacks from his father's life, Will seeks to separate myth from reality in understanding the man behind the legend. This visually enchanting narrative explores themes of love, storytelling, and reconciliation across generations. Ultimately, it reveals how our shared stories shape our identities and connections to one another. Through this journey of discovery and acceptance, "Big Fish" captures the essence of familial bonds in both their complexity and charm.

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Big Fish was released in theaters on January 9, 2004.