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This movie made me incredibly happy today.

I've always thought Tim Burton was a fantastic director, but upon seeing Big Fish I've decided he's probably my favorite of all time. Simply genius.

I'm definately going to buy the book that the movie is based on, but other than that, all I can say is:

Wow. Fucking Wow.

ya and it has ewan mcgregor in it
i love the way that man smiles!

And it was filmed near my town, but I never went to see it. I know some of the extras in the movie. Perhaps I should go?

it is so happy :D
I love the end...

wasnt it filmed in alabama?
i saw ewan mcgregor on tv talking about how very much he enjoyed his time there during filming. he claimed to have made friends with some of the locals

Burton makes me take a trip back to childhood. Thank whoever for him, a cool breath of air. :D

I dislike Burton and LOVED this movie, fantastic heartfelt beautiful film. I was very impressed.

I was really surprised by it as well--I think it was a great example of what's possible when a director allows him or herself to get beyond the facade they create around themselves and make an honest movie. Burton let his weirdness work with the movie instead of taking over it. No weird just for the sake of weird here.

I heard alot of people were disappointed by the fact that it did not reflect the usual Burton.

I thought it was a wonderful movie.

I think Burton had become a one-trick pony--Burton, oh he's that weird guy. No depth. Big Fish proved he could make a good movie that had weird elements but that didn't dominate the movie.

i loved this film the first time i saw it, now i recommend it to all my friends :D :D

Easily one of the best movies I've seen. Anyone know when it comes out for DVD?

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I watched it again today and it's still badass, looked for the book at Hastings but they dinna have it, poking through Ebay now, though...

My hip hurts.

sorry to hear about your pained hip. Maybe watching the movie again will make you feel better! I totally loved that movie. If anyone disliked it, please speak up so I may beat you sufficiently

I haven't seen it, yet, but I want to see it. The previews looked amazing!

Easily one of the best movies I've seen. Anyone know when it comes out for DVD?I think it just came out--it's on my Netflix list.