Big Fish (2003) [PG-13]

Billy Crudup is Will Bloom, a young man who has a troubled relationship with his father, Edward. It doesn't help matters that his father has always insisted on telling amazing stories about his past, including how Will was born. Will has always thought of his father as a liar. Now Edward is dying and Will has to come to terms with his father, and with his stories.

The movie is directed by Tim Burton, but instead of Burton's usual bizarre and off beat approach, he has filled this movie with wonder and amazement. As the stories unfold, we see that Edward's view of life is not full of lies, but rather his very unique way of interpreting life.

This is a lovely film about the magic of imagination.

DIRECTOR: Tim Burton. CAST: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito, Missi Pyle, Marion Cotillard.

AWARDS: Nominated for Oscar + 33 Nominations