

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.
Acting
Amy Adams' eyes do more acting than some entire careers.
Production
Burton's restrained aesthetic—no spirals, just suffocating pastels.
Writing
Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski's sharp true-crime screenplay.

Director
Tim Burton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Walter Keane died in 2000, still claiming he painted the big eyes.
The 'big eye' paintings became massive kitsch collectibles; Burton owns several originals, which is perhaps the ultimate irony.
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