"An adventure as big as life itself."
Big Fish - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal.
— Will Bloom
Context:
Spoken in the final voiceover narration as the camera pans over the funeral.
Meaning:
The film's thesis statement: we are defined not by biological existence but by the narrative legacy we leave behind.
There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
— Edward Bloom
Context:
Opening monologue describing the legend of the Beast.
Meaning:
Refers to the magical quality of certain beings (and people) who refuse to be bound by the ordinary rules of life.
I've been nothing but myself since the day I was born, and if you can't see that, it's your failing, not mine.
— Edward Bloom (Old)
Context:
During a heated argument with Will in the spare bedroom.
Meaning:
Edward's defense of his identity. He asserts that his stories are his true self, not a mask.
They say when you meet the love of your life, time stops, and that's true. What they don't tell you is that when it starts again, it moves extra fast to catch up.
— Edward Bloom (Young)
Context:
Voiceover describing the moment he first sees Sandra at the circus.
Meaning:
A poetic description of love at first sight and the fleeting nature of time spent with loved ones.
The truth is... I've always been a fool.
— Edward Bloom (Old)
Context:
Spoken to Sandra near the end of his life.
Meaning:
A rare moment of vulnerability where Edward admits his flaws, though couched in his usual charm.