Polygon has published an appreciation of Tim Burton's 2003 film Big Fish, noting that it became available to stream for free on Pluto TV as of 1 July. The piece argues that the film is among Burton's finest work, yet is frequently overlooked when his best films are discussed, making its arrival on a free platform a chance for viewers to rediscover it.

Big Fish follows Will Bloom (Billy Crudup), who tries to reconnect with his dying, semi-estranged father, Edward Bloom (Albert Finney), largely through flashbacks of Edward's fantastical younger adventures, played by Ewan McGregor. The writer praises the charisma of both actors, the film's pacing, its fanciful tall tales and its soundtrack of classics by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and others. The article suggests the film is easy to forget as a Burton work because it drops his signature dark, German Expressionist style for a bright, whimsical tone, and notes it was released between two poorly received remakes, contributing to its neglect despite what the writer calls a life-affirming ending.