Big Eyes
7/10
Rating
106 min
Runtime
2014
Release Year
Tim Burton
Director
Cast
Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jon Polito, Krysten Ritter
Quick Synopsis
During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Walter Keane gains widespread recognition and commercial success for a series of portraits featuring children with large, expressive eyes. Unbeknownst to the public, the actual artist behind these paintings is his wife, Margaret Keane. Margaret is initially shocked and upset to discover that Walter is claiming credit for her artwork, but she feels powerless to openly challenge him. Their marriage eventually deteriorates, leading to a separation and a legal battle that ultimately reveals the truth about the paintings' true creator.
Detailed Synopsis of Big Eyes
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.
