The reconciliation of the father-son relationship between Edward and William is the key theme in Big Fish. Novelist Daniel Wallace's interest in the theme of the father-son relationship began with his own family. Wallace found the "charming" character of Edward Bloom similar to his father, who used charm to keep his distance from other people. In the film, Will believes Edward has never been honest with him because Edward creates extravagant myths about his past to hide himself, using storytelling as an avoidance mechanism. Edward's stories are filled with fairy tale characters (a witch, mermaid, giant, and werewolf) and places (the circus, small towns, the mythological town of Spectre), all of which are classic images and archetypes. The quest motif propels both Edward's story and Will's attempt to get to the bottom of it. Wallace explains: "The father's quest is to be a big fish in a big pond, and the son's quest is to see through his tall tales."
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- 1 Pearl JamMan of the Hour 3:46
- 2 Bing CrosbyDinah 2:18
- 3 Buddy HollyEveryday 2:09
- 4 Elvis PresleyAll Shook Up 1:59
- 5 The VoguesFive O'Clock World 2:10
- 6 The Allman Brothers BandRamblin Man 4:58
- 7 Canned HeatLets Work Together 3:14
- 8 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraPictures 0:45
- 9 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraBig Fish (Titles) 4:33
- 10 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraShoe Stealing 0:54
- 11 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraUnderwater 1:53
- 12 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraSandra's Theme 2:23
- 13 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraThe Growing Montage 2:41
- 14 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraLeaving Spectre 2:00
- 15 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraReturn to Spectre 2:12
- 16 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraRebuilding 1:19
- 17 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraThe Journey Home 2:10
- 18 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraIn the Tub 1:18
- 19 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraSandra's Farewell 1:17
- 20 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraFinale 11:11
- 21 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraEnd Titles 2:41
- 22 Дэнни Элфман, Nick Ingman & OrchestraJenny's Theme 1:45
- 23 Дэнни Элфман, Bobbi Page & Candice RumphTwice the Love (Siamese Twins' Song) 1:49
Big Fish
(2003)7
| Country | |
| Runtime | 2 hr 5 min |
| Budget | $70 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $122 936 053 December 10, 2003 |
| USA | $66 809 693 |
| Other countries | $56 126 360 |
| Box Office – Budget | $52 936 053 |
| Premiere: USA | $66 809 693 December 4, 2003 |
| first day | $39 188 |
| theaters | 2514 |
| rollout | 388 days |
| Digital: World | April 4, 2012 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Profanity, Violence & Gore, ... |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | El gran pez United States |
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A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father’s life.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions is a novel written by Daniel Wallace. The book was first published in 1998 and is known for its blend of fantasy and reality, exploring the complex relationship between a father and his son through a series of tall tales and legends.Author
Daniel Wallace is an American author known for his unique storytelling style that often incorporates elements of magical realism. His work often delves into themes of family, identity, and the power of storytelling.Book vs. Film
The film adaptation of Big Fish, directed by Tim Burton, stays true to the essence of the novel but also introduces some changes to better suit the cinematic format. While the book focuses more on the narrative structure and the father-son relationship, the film adds visual flair and expands on certain characters and events to create a more vivid and fantastical world.Key Differences
- The film adds more visual elements and fantastical sequences that are only hinted at in the book.
- Some characters and events are expanded or altered to fit the film's narrative style.
- The emotional depth and resolution of the father-son relationship are given more focus in the film.
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Burton’s favorite movie. So touching that it is very difficult not to burst into tears at the end. Not quite fantasy – more like a fairy tale, interspersed with episodes from the real world. The film has a magical atmosphere, which makes it better than many other fantasy films that have no atmosphere at all.
An interesting form with a story about life milestones through some fables that are either true or not
A very cool film with an interesting visual component. There is something to think about afterwards. Excellent actors who play no less excellent characters. I recommend!!!
I would like to have such interesting stories that I could tell my friends and family. But life is a collection of stories anyway, and we decide for ourselves how to present them.
One of my favorite films. A wonderful fairy tale with a sad but incredibly life-like ending. "The biggest fish in the river are the ones that don’t take the bait."
A good tale with a great cast and good thoughts. Shot in the style of warm family films from the 90s
The ending is good, of course. But come on, who wouldn’t cry over such an ending? But in the rest of the film, in my opinion, the form of the narrative dominates the content. There is little symbolism, and a fairy tale narrative assumes an abundance of symbolism accessible to the viewer.
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