The Film: Tim Burton weaves a fantastical tale of Ed Bloom (Albert Finney) whose tall stories about his life might just have more truth than anyone realises.

It's quirksome but also touching and despite the strangeness that seeps through it, BF is deeply emotional in a way Burton rarely finds.

The Role: Young Ed, romancing Alison Lohman, experiencing a strange town and battling the titular fish.

He's believable as a young Finney, and fits in well with the weird world that Burton spins around him.

Tackle Out? Ewan keeps his cod hidden.