I give Big Fish a lukewarm recommendation. It is interesting at times, has some good visuals and some good acting, but is ultimately a forgettable and not particularly moving story. Big Fish is certainly more original, more ambitious and better done than the Hollywood formula movies that dominate mainstream movie houses – but that’s not saying much. Those who are giving this movie Best Picture Oscar hype have either lost their marbles or have spent too much time staring at them hoping to see the future reflected. You won’t feel bad that you spent your money on this movie, but don’t go in with high expectations.