Big Fish

Big Fish

Director: Tim Burton Cast: Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
, Albert Finney
Albert Finney
, Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup
, Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Tim Burton
Big Fish

Big Fish

Director: Tim Burton Cast: Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
, Albert Finney
Albert Finney
, Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup
, Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Tim Burton

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

"A touching tale of a son who sets out to find the truth about his adventurous father, Tim Burton's Big Fish arrives on DVD with an abundance of features that will no doubt have Burton devotees flocking. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, the image is near perfect -- with bright, vibrant colors, even skin tones, and no sign of edge-enhancement. Burton has always been known as a flamboyantly visual filmmaker, and this disc offers a truly fantastic view of his skills behind the camera. The English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio mix is bold without being overwhelming, saving directional effects for just the right moments and offering a great showcase for the film's wonderful sound design. An alternate French Dolby Digital Surround mix is also included, along with optional English and French subtitles. Though it's not being touted as a ""special edition"" of any sort, the features presented on this disc put most so-called comprehensive releases to shame. Beginning with an insightful commentary track that is co-hosted by Burton on Burton author Mark Salisbury, Burton truly opens up while discussing the film. If at first the inclusion of Salisbury seems somewhat intrusive to fans, as the film progresses, the probing interviewer draws details from the director that may have otherwise been left unexplored. From childhood inspiration to technical information, the commentary track reveals a Burton that the casual viewer as well as the dedicated fan will surely find compelling. ""The Character's Journey,"" separated into three parts -- ""Edward Bloom at Large,"" ""Amos at the Circus,"" and ""Fathers and Sons"" -- expounds on each eponymous subject with insight and clarity while never ceasing to entertain, with ""Fathers and Sons"" offering a touching look at the familial bond that drives the film. Fans of Burton will get plenty of insight from ""The Filmmaker's Path,"" which is divided into four parts: ""Tim Burton: Storyteller,"" ""A Fairytale World,"" ""Creature Features,"" and ""The Author's Journey."" From discussing the origins of Burton's career in ""Tim Burton: Storyteller"" to offering a revealing look at how fairy tales and mythology influenced the film in ""A Fairytale World,"" this segment explores the foundations of the film in a way that will capture viewers' imagination as well as their attention. ""The Author's Journey"" talks with Big Fish author Daniel Wallace and screenwriter John August, exploring the roots of Wallace's career as a writer while addressing the difficulties of adapting such an imaginative tale for the screen. The adventurous viewer can explore the film itself by opting to enable a pop-up feature that offers revealing facts about the characters and filmmakers, and for viewers who wish to test their knowledge about the director, a Tim Burton trivia quiz offers an opportunity to flex their brains with the promise of a hearty reward."

Product Details

Release Date: 04/27/2004
UPC: 0043396008373
Original Release: 2003
Rating: PG-13
Source: SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:05:00
Sales rank: 509

Special Features

Closed Caption;Tim Burton audio commentary (co-hosted by "Burton on Burton" author Mark Salisbury); 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, with author Daniel Wallace and screenwriter John August discussing the origins and inspirations for Big Fish; Fish Tales pop-up feature: Offers revealing facts about the characters and filmmakers; The Finer Points - A Tim Burton trivia quiz

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Ewan McGregor M¿ody Ed Bloom
Albert Finney Starszy Ed Bloom
Billy Crudup Will Bloom
Jessica Lange Starsza Sandra Bloom
Alison Lohman M¿oda Sandra Bloom
Helena Bonham Carter Jenny/Wied¿ma
Robert Guillaume Starszy Dr Bennett
Marion Cotillard Josephine Bloom
Matthew McGrory Karl
David Denham Don Price (lat 18-22)
Missi Pyle Mildred
Loudon Wainright Beamen
Ada Tai Ping,Jing
Steve Buscemi Norther Winslow
Danny DeVito Amos Calloway
Deep Roy Pan Soggybottom
Perry Walston Ed Bloom (lat 10)
Hailey Anne Nelson Jenny (lat 8)
Grayson Stone Will Bloom (lat 6-8)
R. Keith Harris Ojciec Eda
Karla Droege Matka Eda
Zachary Gardner Zacky Price (lat 10)
John Lowell Don Price (lat 12)
Darrell Vanterpool Wilbur (lat 10)
Destiny Cyrus Ruthie (lat 8)
Joseph Humphrey Little Brave
Morgan Grace Jarrett Will's Date
Sallie Hedrick Pretty Girl
Charles McLawhorn Mayor
Frank Hoyt Taylor Sharecropper
Savanna James Little Girl
Billy Redden Banjo Man
James DeForest Parker Shotgun Toter
Russell Hodgkinson Some Farmer
Don Young Shephard
Jayne Morgan Townsfolk
David Ramsey Townsfolk
Greg Hohn Townsfolk
Zach Hanner Cashier
George McArthur Colossus
Jeff Campbell Jump Leader
Lawrence Sykkmon Chinese Emcee
Bonnie Johnson Actor
Howard Houston Jr. Piano Student
Joanne Pankow Heavy Set Nurse
Trevor Gagnon Will's Son
Jacob Radford Kid
Karlos Walkes Dr. Bennett (Young)
Cathy Berry Lobster Woman
John Fugate Side Show Barker
Daniel Wallace Econ Professor
Metz Duites Ventriloquist
Vincent Ybiernas Asian Officer
Barry C. Harvard Chicken Plant Owner
Edward Aldag Municipal Dump Owner
Michael Garnet Stewart Auctioneer
Alan Rawlins Pretty Man
Jake Brake Old Zacky
Bevin Kaye River Woman
David Denman Don Price (Age 18-22)
Loudon Wainwright III Beamen
Brandon Carroll Spectre
Tom Tom Actor
Fred Scialla Actor
Nick Ingman Conductor
Danny Elfman Composer

Technical Credits
Tim Burton Director
John August Screenwriter
Denise Chamian Casting
Bruce Cohen Producer
Charlie Croughwell Stunts
Richard L. Hill Special Effects
Dan Jinks Producer
Kevin Mack Special Effects
Hans Metz Special Effects
Stan Parks Special Effects
Arne L. Schmidt Executive Producer,Executive Producer
Richard D. Zanuck Producer
Lindsay MacGowan Special Effects Supervisor
Corey Eubanks Stunts
Sean Graham Stunts
Darlene Ava Williams Stunts
William Morts Stunts
Mika Saito Stunts
Scott Sproule Stunts
Spencer Sano Stunts
Kevin Metz Special Effects
Yoshio Iizuka Stunts
Sonny Tipton Stunts
Michelle Croughwell Stunts
J. Wayne Parker Key Grip
C. Alan Rawlins Key Grip
Tony Vandenecker Special Effects
Seth Maury Special Effects
David Rohrer Special Effects
Thomas Weinacker Special Effects
Dennis Sands Sound Mixer
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