MPAA Rating: PG-13
Original Review Date: January 16, 2004
Reviewed by: Erin, Movie Muse
In a Nutshell: Wow. I was so surprised by this movie. I was
just expecting it to be okay, and it was exceptional! And I
don't even *like* Tim Burton! Just go see it.
Quick Plot: A son tries to reconnect with his sick father, after
years of having to tolerate Dad's "big fish" stories.
In Detail: Just wow. This is truly one of the best movies I
have seen in quite some time. I wasn't even going to see it; I
really don't like Tim Burton films. But my brother convinced me
that it wasn't a typical Tim Burton (like Edward Scissorhands
::shudder::), and that he really thought I'd like it. And he
was so right! Thanks little bro. This movie was fun and funny
and fantastical and fulfilling all at the same time (and no, I
didn't try to get all those words in there, it just worked out
that way). Yes, it's a little strange, but in a good way, and
it actually makes sense within the context of the film. It is
also very moving; if you're a crier, take tissue (I only had one
or two tears, but there was lots of sniffling and a couple of
borderline sobs in the theater). Just a great great film. I'm
trying not to say too much about it, because I don't want to
ruin anything. Just see it, you won't be sorry.
