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Big Fish (2003) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 260,734 users
Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 773 user | 224 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com A son tries to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths he told about his life. Director:Tim Burton |
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Cast
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| Ewan McGregor | ... | ||
| Albert Finney | ... | ||
| Billy Crudup | ... | ||
| Jessica Lange | ... | ||
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | ||
| Alison Lohman | ... | ||
| Robert Guillaume | ... | ||
| Marion Cotillard | ... | ||
| Matthew McGrory | ... | ||
| David Denman | ... |
Don Price - Age 18-22
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| Missi Pyle | ... | ||
| Loudon Wainwright III | ... |
Beamen
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| Ada Tai | ... | ||
| Arlene Tai | ... | ||
| Steve Buscemi | ... | ||
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The story revolves around a dying father and his son, who is trying to learn more about his dad by piecing together the stories he has gathered over the years. The son winds up re-creating his father's elusive life in a series of legends and myths inspired by the few facts he knows. Through these tales, the son begins to understand his father's great feats and his great failings. Written by Anonymous
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An adventure as big as life itself.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 January 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El gran pez See more »Box Office
Budget:
$70,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$592,635 (Japan) (14 May 2004)Gross:
$3,559,255 (Japan) (18 June 2004)Company Credits
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Young Ed Bloom: There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
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The scenes at Auburn were originally supposed to be shot on location on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, but the school officials asked for script approval and the production didn't have time to wait so they filmed the scenes at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama instead. See more »Goofs
Mr. Calloway tells young Edward that Sandra is in her last semester at Auburn. Auburn's system used quarters, not semesters. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Young Ed Bloom: There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
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Will Bloom (Billy Crudup) is informed by his mother Sandra Bloom (Jessica Lange) that his father Ed Bloom (Albert Finney) is terminal, and he travels with his French pregnant wife Josephine (Marion Cotillard) to his parents' home. Will and Ed have broken relationship three years before, because of the imaginative and fantasized stories told by Ed Bloom about his accomplishments in his youth. Will tries to find the true story of the mysterious life of his father, coming to a surprising discovery in the end.
I am a great fan of Tim Burton, and I really believe that "Big Fish", together with "Ed Wood", are his best works. Beginning with a wonderful and very optimistic fairytale in a magic screenplay, about a very supportive storyteller and dreamer, who sees the world with beautiful eyes. The selection of the cast is another point to be highlighted: the resemblance between the outstanding actress Alison Lohman, from "White Oleander" and "Matchstick Men", and the still very gorgeous and also excellent actress Jessica Lange, is amazing. Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney are also a great choice for the role of Ed Bloom. Although having a convincing performance, Billy Crudup is in a lower level of performance, when comparing with the rest of the cast, which has names such as Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi and Danny DeVito. "Big Fish" is the type of movie good to be seen many times. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): "Peixe Grande e Suas Histórias Maravilhosas" ("Big Fish Abd His Wonderful Stories")