javanut

I thought this was really great. Definitely worth seeing. Albert Finney gave a spectacular performance. Jessica Lange is luminous, even though her role isn't so big.

I loved the tall tales, loved the visuals.

CaptainMarvel

I really enjoyed it, although the shots that were supposedly at Auburn University were actually filmed at Huntingdon College.

This was as close to getting choked up as I've ever been, I believe.

Penny Lane

This was probably my favorite movie of the year. I especially loved the scene where There was something so touching about that part.

Admittedly, it was neat to see some of the places they used in the film, like Huntingdon College, where my sister-in-law graduated from a few years ago. They made good use of some of our pretty scenery.

javanut

This is a movie that has stayed with me since I saw it.

So many of the images/stories are very memorable and i've been a little obsessed with .

db27

Amazing film, just got back from this. Visually stunning, and a great story to boot. I didn't think that I'd get both.

Yup, it's a tearjerker. Not many movies do that to me.

jaeufraser

Yes I quite liked this movie. At first I was a little put off by how different it was from a normal Tim Burton movie (I'm quite a fan so it was odd seeing him take a departure from the meloncholy and gothic feel) but in the end, quite an excellent movie. It definately had one of the strongest scripts and stories Burton has worked with and had a wonderful ending.

Corvin

Yeah, I loved the ending, too. It was pretty touching, IMO.

Ginwen

I liked it even more than I thought I would. So far my second best movie from last year (behind American Splendor).

Patman

What amazes me is that I've read some really harsh reviews/reactions to this film, but I suppose it's a film that provokes reactions (good or bad) depending on a person's own past baggage about their relationship with their parents.

hotaru_san

I hadn't paid attention to the trailer before going to see this (I went because my friends wanted to)...I really enjoyed it. I thought it was clever and sweet. I did a lot of crying at the end.

I suppose it may lack some as far wanting to rewatch it quite a few times, but I might buy it if it has some interesting extras.

sebastianv50

I thought it was a great movie, and I don't really like Tim Burton movies all that much. It was one of the best movies I've seen in theatres in a long time. Ewan McGregor is great and so is Billy Crudup who is one of my favorite actors. If this is a good DVD I will probably buy it.

mookyman

An excellent film. I too wept like a child. I knew it would deal with father/son issues, but damn. I'm curious, how does the film play for fathers (myself not having had the priveledge of being one yet)?

B.A.

**** out of *****.

Great flick - McGregor and Finney were excellent, as was the supporting cast.

They did a really good job of casting Alison Lohman as a young Jessica Lange.

Burton did a hell of a job w/ the ending.

Evolution

this will probably seem really random, but I keep coming up short on Medium Big Fish T-Shirt auctions on ebay. If anyone has an extra blue one, I'd love to buy it or trade you some DVDs for it. I loved the movie. Lemme know. Thanks. =)

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blackbox

This movie was horrible. Or maybe i didnt understand it. But it was mainly pretty boring.. and un wizard of oz like.

badger1997

Before I submit my opinion on Big Fish, what exactly does "un wizard of oz like" mean?

I thought the movie was pretty close to being perfect. After wanting to catch it for so long and always missing it I decided to go today and was floored. Call me a big baby or maybe I have father/son issues, but it had me. I was crying in the theater once again and felt really moved by the ending especially.

It definitely has entered my top five for 2003 movies and I might have to catch it again sometime before it leaves theaters. I can definitely see how it might not work for some people though. However, I love Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney was just amazing in this. And of course, once my wife found out the movie she had turned down going to see a week ago had both Steve Buscemi and Billy Crudup in it, she got really pissed off.

Caliking

i absolutely loved this film. it hit home for me on an emotional level. i haven't cried in a movie for a very long time...i balled like a 6 year old girl (cant believe i just admitted to crying at a movie ). anyway, the acting was superb and the movie, contrary to some of the reviews i have read, flowed very nicely for me. since lord of the rings is done with, i cant see any movie beating this one out anytime soon.

Frank TJ Mackey

A lot of people, both men and women, had tears running down their faces as they were walking out of this film.

It is an amazing story, unlike anything I've seen before.

It has a few qualities of The Wizard of Oz but it is a really moving film.

I enjoyed the parts with Ewan McGregor more than the ones with Finney and Crudup.

It was a tad slow, but still a mesmerizing picture to say the least.

I'd be interested to hear a dvd commentary from Tim Burton, on his one-of-a-kind movie.

movielib

I didn't expect to like the film all that much and I thought it was somewhat uneven early on, looking for the right tone. Once it found that consistent tone (about 1/3 of the way through) it just charmed the pants off me time after time.

***½ out of ****.

badger1997

Damn, it must be embarassing (no pun intended) to walk out of a theater with no pants. Especially this time of year in a Madison winter.

JMLEWIS1

I see a lot of movies, but am rarely excited to see a movie. I've been looking forward to this movie for awhile and saw it a few days ago. Absolutely loved it. I thought it was just magical.

Also found it cute that it made my husband tear up at the end because he never cries in movies.

CUBuffsMike41

Just got back from this. Bored me from start to finish. I had a minimal emotional connection to the characters, didn't really buy the son's attempts to reconcile, and the stories just annoyed me.

typecase

I just got back from the show and I liked it a lot. I must agree the casting of Allison Lohman (White Oleander) was fantastic! The movie's visuals were spectacular in an understated, magical way. The movie touched me and I enjoyed every minute. Can't wait get this on DVD.

QuikSilver

I finally got to see this film last night and I really liked it. I must say Tim Burton did an amazing job directing this film. Hats off to him!! He made a very heartwarming and ambitious film.

blindrocket

I saw the film on opening weekend and just watched it for the second time today. It's still amazing, even for the second viewing and is easily Tim Burtons best film ever.
I can't wait to own it on DVD.