Big Fish
Columbia TriStar (2003)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
In Collection
#40
0*
Seen It:  Yes
043396008380
IMDB   8.1
125 mins USA/English sub title
DVD  Region 1   PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Ewan McGregor Young Ed Bloom
Steve Buscemi Norther Winslow
Marion Cotillard Josephine
Billy Crudup Will Bloom
Albert Finney Senior Ed Bloom
Robert Guillaume Senior Dr. Bennett
Jessica Lange Senior Sandra Bloom
Alison Lohman Young Sandra Bloom
Matthew McGrory Karl
Helena Bonham Carter Jenny/The Witch
David Denman Don Price (Age 18-22)
Danny DeVito Amos Calloway
Director Tim Burton
Producer Bruce Cohen
Dan Jinks
Writer John August
Daniel Wallace
Cinematography Philippe Rousselot
Musician Danny Elfman


The story revolves around a dying father and his son, who is trying to learn more about his dad by piecing together the stories he has gathered over the years. The son winds up re-creating his father's elusive life in a series of legends and myths inspired by the few facts he knows. Through these tales, the son begins to understand his father's great feats and his great failings.
Edition Details
Release Date 4/27/2004
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles English; English (Closed Captioned); French; Portuguese
Audio Tracks Commentary
Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [French]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Tim Burton Audio Commentary The Character's Journey: Edward Bloom at Large - Take a look at the larger-than-life-world of Edward Bloom. Amos at the Circus - Danny Devito takes us through the Calloway Circus. Fathers and Sons - The cast and filmmakers share their thoughts on the Father and Son Dynamic. The Filmmakers' Path Tim Burton: Storyteller - a look at the director's process with great moments and insights on how Big Fish came to be. A Fairytale World - The importance of fairytales and myths and how these elements were incorporated into Big Fish. Creature Features - Explore the magic of Stan Winston Studios. The Author's Journey - Bringing "Big Fish" from the page to the screen. Author Daniel Wallace and Screenwriter John August discuss the origins and inspirations for Big Fish. The Finer Points - A Tim Burton Trivia Quiz