Big Fish & Begonia

Beautifully animated tale, and while it is a little confusing at times, it still manages to hold the attention with its enchanting story.

I think this movie is quite a hidden gem and underrated for the level of **depth** it provides. The art and music throughout the story were perfect together and the scenery was undeniably beautiful. The story itself was well made. I can understand where the story could become confusing to viewers since a lot of the details about this foreign world are skimmed through but they spent so much time in the buildup that they really couldn't afford to add anymore background. And personally, the level of mystique that remained with the world building was just the right amount for me. There were a lot of themes about the cyclical nature of life. The best part about the story is that some of the ideas the movie wants you to take away are obvious and given away, but there are subtler hints throughout the movie that provide other thought-provoking ideas and beliefs. Oh, and the end credit scene is a must-see. To me, it truly completed the movie and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.