10 Low-Key Amazing Performances In Movies

To call this film "Tim Burton's most understated" is a bit reductive, as the director is usually about as subtle as a bomb going off.

Based on the 1998 book of the same name, Big Fish details the relationship between William Bloom and his dying father Edward. Mr. Bloom Snr is known for his tall tales, which have driven a wedge between him and his son. However, as his father nears the end of his life, Will discovers that there might be more truth to the stories than he first thought.

The movie features an absolutely stacked cast, including Ewan McGregor as a young Edward, Jessica Lange as Will's mum, and Danny DeVito as a werewolf.

Sure, why not.

Stealing the show though, is Marion Cottillard as Joséphine, Will's heavily pregnant wife.

As an outsider to the Bloom family drama, Joséphine serves as the voice of reason for her husband, helping him to shake off his pre-conceptions about his dad.

She also represents the future of the family, as Will must decide how much he wants to copy his father's parenting techniques with his own offspring.

Also, it's Marion Cottillard! She could have played a tree and still been excellent!