Big Fish (2003) 7/10

Starring : Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi
Director : Tim Burton
Running Time : 126 mins

Will Bloom (Crudup) and his father Edward (McGregor / Finney) have barely spoken in years, so when Will is called to his father's deathbed they attempt to settle their differences. Unfortunately Edward insists on continuing to tell tall tales to his son about his youth, claiming that the stories are truthful, and Will finds himself becoming increasingly annoyed with his father's inability to tell the truth, even though they might be the last things he says.

This is a bitter sweet movie, filled with fantastically over the top stories revolving around the life of Edward Bloom. Finney plays the dieing father with sincerity, and Crudup is believable as the son who is torn between the love for his father and his need to connect with him on a truthful level. There's the typical visual spectacles you'd expect from Tim Burton, and the ending will most likely bring a tear to your eye.

You’ll like this if you liked : Pleasantville