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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 01/10/2004 : 22:54:40
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I just saw this tonight, having not seen any previews for it or read any plot summaries or anything. I only knew it was a Tim Burton film, a director I often have a mixed reaction to. I one hand, his movies are often enchanting and visually stunning, but at the same time the stories are not always all that strong and tend to be hard for me to get into. For some reason, I was really drawn into Big Fish, because it consists of one story after another that a father has told to his son, each one more far-fetched than the previous. Each story is both magical and surprising, with nods to fairy tales and older films but nothing that is blatant theft. I did find myself thinking the film was a bit long, but then the ending brought me back into the film and I was able to enjoy it without thinking "Come on, just end it." I want to say this is my favorite Tim Burton film, but I haven't seen all of them yet, but of the ones I have seen, this one is the best, mainly for the story (since there are so many of them).
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 23:32:30
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I've been hearing good reviews on that film from a couple of people. I'm almost as big a movie buff as I am a music buff. I haven't seen much recently though.
I have to agree with your Tim Burton opinion. His movies are interesting visually, but usually do not have much of a story. I remember a few years back thinking they should remake Spiderman, The Hulk and The Planet of the Apes. All of which i was surprised to see they ended up doing, but The Planet of the Apes was a huge disapointment. I had heard he had more of a story but the studio hacked it apart.
From hearing the premise of Big Fish, it reminds me of "Little Big Man" Starring Dustin Hoffman. I'm sure it's quite differant but it's about a 100 + year old guy telling these far out stories from his past. It's pretty funny.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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Posted - 01/11/2004 : 08:47:17
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Thanks for the review. I've been wanting to see "Big Fish", but was a little hesitant, due to similar mixed feelings about Burton's work...I think now with your review, TarTar, I will go ahead and see it.
I really love "Little Big Man". Cormac McCarthy sensibilities with "Raising Arizona", or even Mark Twain, dashes of humor. IMHO, one of Dustin Hoffman's best. Great movie.
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"Today is a good day to die."
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"I’m a very important man here... More important than you! I have a wife, and four ponies."
"I have a pony and four wives"
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- Little Big Man
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
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Posted - 01/11/2004 : 11:09:54
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I have heard very little about this film, but am too very intrigued. Ido enjoy most tim burton films...with few exceptions..but with this review, i too think i shall mek the effort to go see it. in fact, i have a cinema date tomorrow. so maybe.,
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Atheist4Catholics
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 01/11/2004 : 16:28:58
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I like all his films except Mars Attacks, Sleepy Hollow, and of course Planet of the Apes
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