Compares and contrasts the musical scores of the two films Hollywood films, Big Fish and Cold Mountain. Relates the style of music to the character's moods. Details how the music serves as a plot device in both films.

Edward Bloom and his son Will share an alienated relationship .Edward has always worked as a traveling salesman, requiring extensive absences from home, which left Will, as a child, feeling neglected. While narrating the life and adventures of Edward Bloom the movie explores the dynamics of this father and son relationship, the entertaining, bizarre tall tales, and the fascinating people joined with the vivid locations all brought to life in each incredible story.

Big fish is a book about a person called Edward Bloom. Edward outran everybody in every way. He tamed giants, saved lives, and all things loved him. Also he knew a lot of jokes.