July 18, 2004
A&E > Movie: The Big Fish
Six-word summary: Forrest Gump with an unreliable narrator.
Watched it with Melissa and Jay. We all wanted to like it, but it was too goofy. The ending was very emotional, but getting there was a chore.
Posted by lesjones
Shoot. I was hoping it was good---they used a Yes song in the trailer.
"I've seen all good peee-ple turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way!"
Even though I didn't ultimately like it, it's worth watching if you've found it intriguing. It's flawed, but it's not without merit.
I enjoyed it, and it made me want to spend some more time with my dad, but you're right - it was in the end just a little odd.