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 Barnes & Noble Filmmaker Tim Burton’s apparently boundless imagination finds inspiration in Daniel Wallaces colorful novel, making this adaptation a delight for fans of both. In the waning days of his life, Edward Bloom (Albert Finney), a seemingly ordinary man who has crafted an elaborate personal mythology, hopes for reconciliation with his adult son, Will (Billy Crudup), who has grown alienated by his fathers stubborn adherence to tall tales. Some of these tales are presented in flashback form, and its in these sequences that Burtons skill at visualization is really put to the test. He paints Blooms dream world with vivid colors and peoples it with sharply drawn characters. Ewan McGregor plays Edward Bloom as a young man, and he brings an almost childlike sense of wonder to the proceedings -- a quality thats vital to sustaining the willing suspension of disbelief youll need to fully appreciate the films charm. Finney has the difficult task of exhibiting passion and vigor in a decaying body, and though he plays most of his scenes in bed, he still manages to make Edward a boyish romantic. Jessica Lange is equally effective in the role of Blooms adoring wife, the ageless princess to his Prince Charming. And Crudup perfectly conveys not only Wills nagging irritation with his father but also his less-obvious envy of the older mans ability to transcend the realities and heartaches of the workaday world. Burton has often copped to making films as a way of retaining his own youthful sense of wonder, and its easy to tell that he relates to the character of Edward Bloom. As the film winds down, Will finally comes to grips with his fathers character, and he begins to understand the introspective process by which people evaluate their successes and failures as they age. Thats a valuable lesson to take away from Big Fish, but Burton doesnt hit the viewer over the head with it: He makes Big Fish an enchanted and entertaining journey, filled with extravagant imagery and beguiling characters. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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