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BIG FISH (2003) A box of chocolates that turns into a box of Kleenex. Director Tim Burton serves up Southern gothic tall tales with a matter-of-fact fancy that… Drama Sci-fi and Fantasy Albert Finney Ewan McGregor Helena Bonham Carter Steve Buscemi Billy Crudup Danny DeVito Jessica Lange Alison Lohman Matthew McGrory Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures Entertainment
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BIG FISH (2003)

Reviewed by | Dec 19, 2003

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EW's GRADE
B

Details Release Date: Jan 09, 2004; Limited Release: Dec 25, 2003; Genres: Drama, Sci-fi and Fantasy; With: Albert Finney and Ewan McGregor; Distributors: Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment; More

A box of chocolates that turns into a box of Kleenex. Director Tim Burton serves up Southern gothic tall tales with a matter-of-fact fancy that is very pleasing, yet the movie milks the audience when it should soar. With the spectacularly ingratiating Ewan McGregor.

Originally posted Dec 19, 2003 Published in issue #742 Dec 19, 2003 Order article reprints