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9 January 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
An adventure as big as life itself.Plot:
A story about a son trying to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 32 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A Wonderful Fable About A Dreamer Who Sees the World With Beautiful Eyes moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ewan McGregor | ... | Ed Bloom - Young |
 | Albert Finney | ... | Ed Bloom - Senior |
 | Billy Crudup | ... | Will Bloom |
 | Jessica Lange | ... | Sandra Bloom |
 | Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Jenny - Young & Senior / The Witch |
 | Alison Lohman | ... | Sandra Templeton Bloom |
 | Robert Guillaume | ... | Dr. Bennett - Senior |
 | Marion Cotillard | ... | Josephine |
| Matthew McGrory | ... | Karl the Giant |
 | David Denman | ... | Don Price |
| Missi Pyle | ... | Mildred |
| Loudon Wainwright III | ... | Beamen (as Loudon Wainwright) |
 | Ada Tai | ... | Ping |
 | Arlene Tai | ... | Jing |
 | Steve Buscemi | ... | Norther Winslow |
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Rated PG-13 for a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference.Parents Guide:
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125 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:MG6 | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Malaysia:U | Spain:T | South Korea:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Germany:6 (f) | Sweden:11 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Singapore:PG (cut) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | Norway:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 | Iceland:LMOVIEmeter: 
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Joseph Campbell's book, "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" appears in this film. It is shown first on a sleeping Edward Bloom (before being picked up and placed on the nightstand by Josephine) and then later it's still on the nightstand during a scene between Ed and Will. Daniel Wallace is an outspoken fan of Campbell's. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Edward surprises the enemy soldiers and the enemies are preparing for the fight and are finished showing off their fancy moves, they are standing back to back (from Edward's point of view). In the view from behind the enemies and looking at Edward, they are about 2 feet apart, then they are back to back again in the next shot. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Young Ed Bloom: There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
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Will Bloom (Billy Crudup) is informed by his mother Sandra Bloom (Jessica Lange) that his father Ed Bloom (Albert Finney) is terminal, and he travels with his French pregnant wife Josephine (Marion Cotillard) to his parents' home. Will and Ed have broken relationship three years before, because of the imaginative and fantasized stories told by Ed Bloom about his accomplishments in his youth. Will tries to find the true story of the mysterious life of his father, coming to a surprising discovery in the end.
I am a great fan of Tim Burton, and I really believe that "Big Fish", together with "Ed Wood", are his best works. Beginning with a wonderful and very optimistic fairytale in a magic screenplay, about a very supportive storyteller and dreamer, who sees the world with beautiful eyes. The selection of the cast is another point to be highlighted: the resemblance between the outstanding actress Alison Lohman, from "White Oleander" and "Matchstick Men", and the still very gorgeous and also excellent actress Jessica Lange, is amazing. Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney are also a great choice for the role of Ed Bloom. Although having a convincing performance, Billy Crudup is in a lower level of performance, when comparing with the rest of the cast, which has names such as Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi and Danny DeVito. "Big Fish" is the type of movie good to be seen many times. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): "Peixe Grande e Suas Histórias Maravilhosas" ("Big Fish Abd His Wonderful Stories")