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Big Eyes

Drama

Big Eyes

She created it. He sold it. And everyone bought it.

7.0(3,633) 12/24/2014 1h 46m
Drama

In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.

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Top Cast

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Margaret Keane

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

Walter Keane

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Dick Nolan

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Enrico Banducci

Krysten Ritter

Krysten Ritter

Dee-Ann

Jason Schwartzman

Jason Schwartzman

Ruben

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

John Canaday

Madeleine Arthur

Madeleine Arthur

Older Jane

Directed by

Tim Burton

Production

Reviews

John Chard

7.5/10

1/8/2016

Film making could be the windows of the soul... Directed by Tim Burton and written by Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, Big Eyes brings to the screen the story of artist Margaret Keane (Amy Adams), who was producing a number of paintings of waifs with big eyes that captured the art world's imagination. Unfortunately her charlatan husband (Christolph Waltz) manipulated the interest in her work to claim it as his own, leading to Margaret having to front up to the lie and take the case to court. Quite often the beauty of filmic cinema is that it can bring notice to the public about certain topics in history. The story of Margaret Keane is a story well worth telling, it may not be all encompassing as a biography since it is just about the key part of her life, but getting the story ou

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8/10

9/3/2024

When I first started watching the movie "Big Eyes" starring Amy Adams, I didn't have high expectations. I assumed it would be another typical older film that had its time in the spotlight. However, I was pleasantly surprised as the story unfolded. The film follows a wife who decides to leave her husband, realizing he's not the right match for her. She finds solace in a painter who she admires, leading to a fast-paced romance. Both characters are artists, with the wife painting children with big, expressive eyes that reflect deep emotions and turmoil. The movie boasts exceptional acting, a compelling storyline, and a captivating plot. As the narrative progresses, it's revealed that the husband is a fraudulent artist, taking credit for his wife's work and financial gains. The twist add

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