Drama

Big Eyes

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

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.

Release Date : 2014-12-24

Language :ItalianEnglishFrench

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : The Weinstein CompanySilverwood FilmsElectric City EntertainmentTim Burton Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Margaret Keane

Original Name : Amy Adams

Gender : Female

Character Name : Walter Keane

Original Name : Christoph Waltz

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dick Nolan

Original Name : Danny Huston

Gender : Male

Character Name : Enrico Banducci

Original Name : Jon Polito

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dee-Ann

Original Name : Krysten Ritter

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ruben

Original Name : Jason Schwartzman

Gender : Male

Character Name : John Canaday

Original Name : Terence Stamp

Gender : Male

Character Name : Older Jane

Original Name : Madeleine Arthur

Gender : Female

Character Name : Young Jane

Original Name : Delaney Raye

Gender : Female

Character Name : Judge

Original Name : James Saito

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lily

Original Name : Farryn VanHumbeck

Gender : Female

Character Name : Dino Olivetti

Original Name : Guido Furlani

Gender : Male

Character Name : Olivetti Girl

Original Name : Elisabetta Fantone

Gender : Female

Character Name : 2nd Olivetti Girl

Original Name : Emily Maddison

Gender : Female

Character Name : Factory Boss

Original Name : Brent Chapman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dad at Art Show

Original Name : Gabe Khouth

Gender : Male

Character Name : Boy at Art Show

Original Name : Dylan Kingwell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Real Estate Guy

Original Name : Peter Kelamis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fancy Lady

Original Name : Deni DeLory

Gender : Female

Character Name : Tipsy Lady

Original Name : Desiree Zurowski

Gender : Female

Character Name : Tipsy Man

Original Name : Vincent Gale

Gender : Male

Character Name : Priest

Original Name : Fred Keating

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bathroom Man

Original Name : Byron Bertram

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gossipy Woman #1

Original Name : Heather Doerksen

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gossipy Woman #2

Original Name : Eliza Norbury

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nosy Gallery Guy

Original Name : Ryan Beil

Gender : Male

Character Name : Henri the Maitre'd

Original Name : Frenchy Gagne

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gallery Assistant

Original Name : Fiona Vroom

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gallery Patron

Original Name : Jill Morrison

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hippie Chick

Original Name : Leela Savasta

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jehovah's Witness #1

Original Name : Linda Sato

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jehovah's Witness #2

Original Name : Traci Toguchi

Gender : Female

Character Name : Coed #1

Original Name : Stephanie Bennett

Gender : Female

Character Name : Coed #2

Original Name : Andrea Bucko

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sexy Girl

Original Name : Emily Fonda

Gender : Female

Character Name : Early Buyer

Original Name : Aaron Craven

Gender : Male

Character Name : Proper Woman

Original Name : Lear Howard

Gender : Female

Character Name : Proper Woman

Original Name : Heather Ireland

Gender : Female

Character Name : Proper Woman

Original Name : Linda Marr

Gender : Female

Character Name : Proper Woman

Original Name : Doreen McKenzie

Gender : Female

Character Name : Proper Woman

Original Name : Elizabeth Urrea

Gender : Female

Character Name : Female Art Gallery Attendee

Original Name : Kari-Ann Wood

Gender : Male

Character Name : TV Host

Original Name : Dale Wolfe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fan #1

Original Name : Patricia Mayen-Salazar

Gender : Female

Character Name : Fan #2

Original Name : Tony Alcantar

Gender : Male

Character Name : Snobby Artist #1

Original Name : Darren Dolynski

Gender : Male

Character Name : Snobby Artist #2

Original Name : David Milchard

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rich Man

Original Name : Andrew Airlie

Gender : Male

Character Name : Civic Leader

Original Name : Forbes Angus

Gender : Male

Character Name : NY Society Man

Original Name : Michael Kopsa

Gender : Male

Character Name : Society Man #1

Original Name : Alan MacFarlane

Gender : Male

Character Name : Society Man #2

Original Name : Thomas Potter

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs. Teasdale

Original Name : Colleen Winton

Gender : Female

Character Name : Radio DJ

Original Name : Pomaika'i Brown

Gender : Male

Character Name : Reporter #1

Original Name : Dan Cooke

Gender : Male

Character Name : Reporter #2

Original Name : L.G. Michael Brown

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gannett Lawyer

Original Name : Barclay Hope

Gender : Male

Character Name : Autograph Seeker

Original Name : Mia Adams

Gender : Female

Character Name : Margaret's Lawyer

Original Name : Michael St. John Smith

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cal Tjader

Original Name : Timothy Van Cleave

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gannett Lawyer #2

Original Name : Eric Keenleyside

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gannett Lawyer #3

Original Name : Greg Kean

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bailiff

Original Name : Sean Campbell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hungry i Patron

Original Name : Julie Johnson

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hipster Lady

Original Name : Britt Irvin

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hipster Man

Original Name : Matthew Kevin Anderson

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

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 out there is to be applauded. I myself knew nothing about the Keane case, but I'm glad I do now, this film adaptation forcing me to seek out further reading on the subject. It actually doesn't matter if you have a bent for art on canvas (me, but I do find those paintings beautifully beguiling), this is more about the human spirit, the crushing of such and the birth of. However, sadly to a degree the film often seems at odds with itself via tonal flows. There's whimsy where there shouldn't be, the drama should be front and centre, whilst Waltz's performance is awfully cartoonish, way too animated, and these problems are laid firmly at Burton's door, an odd choice of director for the material, it's like they felt the off kilter look of the paintings marked Burton as a shoe-in to direct. Conversely he gets a sparkling turn out of Adams, she plays Margaret as being so vulnerable but radiant, yet she's perfectly infuriating as well, tugging our heart strings whilst troubling our anger senses. It's the strength of Adams' turn that steers Big Eyes away from choppy waters, for even as the court case that makes up the finale is given too little time to breath and make the ultimate mark, Adams as Margaret holds her own court and seals the deal for a big uplift - which in turn marks Big Eyes out as a film of great warmth and importance. 7.5/10

tmdb51616167

@tmdb51616167

2024-09-07

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 adds depth to the story and keeps viewers engaged. What truly impressed me was discovering that "Big Eyes" is based on a true story. This revelation added a layer of credibility and authenticity to the film, making the ending even more satisfying. The actors' performances were outstanding, bringing the characters to life in a remarkable way. Overall, "Big Eyes" exceeded my expectations with its powerful story, excellent delivery, and conclusive ending. It was a film that left me feeling excited and fulfilled by the time the credits rolled.