I really appreciate that. "There is no softer ground than town," says Norther, and all of the townspeople welcome Edward with open arms.

Thanks for sharing! She loves sharing her adventures both big & small. Either way this town looks super cool and quaint and that’s awesome that you got a chance to visit!

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He followed his own dreams, never considering the dreams of his son. You see it took a lot to talk Fox, Zanuck, Cohen, Burton into leaving the town.

Then she told me that she loved sitting and watching them film because the set was so beautiful. It’s definitely in my top three movies of all time so visiting here was pretty special to me! I hope you get to go!

As a lover of all things travel, Paige Wunder is falling in love with the world one destination at a time. It’s a great film! Tall tales, trip guides, & the world's weird & wonderful. More about us. Years after his first visit, Edward returns to Spectre to find that the once quaint and beautiful little town has fallen into decay and disrepair.

It’s more of an indie movie, but it’s so worth watching if you’re a movie-lover! The man, whose name is Beaman, identifies the town as "Spectre," in Alabama, and offers to buy him a drink, and Edward goes to meet a poet from his town, Norther Winslow, who has settled in Spectre. They gave me change for my $20.00 and told me the code. I’ll try to see if I can find a way to contact her.
Those who look closely will see that even numerous trees are beginning to show that they're actually just styrofoam setpieces. Click to find a great deal for this hotel. Wow, I had no idea!

You can learn more on the Facebook page for Jackson Lake Island.

Oh and the feel of it was pure magic. Then, a ringmaster, Amos Calloway, comes out and introduces an act called "Colossus," a fire-swallowing giant. The now-crumbling set is covered in Spanish moss, but shoes still dangle between the poles marking the town's entrance (in the movie, the town's residents all walked around barefoot). The set is a small but important part of a larger outdoor campground that’s used by many as a sort of outdoor getaway. It’s an old movie set, but even the island in the river is something to be seen! I definitely did! Sandra is impressed, but Edward says nothing, before telling her that African parrots in the Congo speak only French, and that they talk about everything from politics to fashion, only not religion, because "it's rude to talk about religion.". All instructions are at the gate.

I have not seen the movie but now I am very intrigued. So, I found this info out on the Roadtrippers App, and it had this random pin in their map and I just followed it.

The picture-perfect town was named Spectre, and all of its citizens were so friendly and comfortable that they spent their days wandering the town barefoot.

After giving him a haircut and cleaning him up a bit, Edward brings Karl into town, where Edward is awarded with a key to the city to commemorate his brave act. On one level, it represents the main character, Edward Bloom, and stems from the idiom "big fish in a small pond." While I was at the gate, reading the instructions, a truck drove up and the guys gave me the code to get in. Edward encourages the giant to try going to a city, where maybe he won't feel so big and out of place.

In terms of Big Fish, metaphor doesn’t feel like quite the right word to describe Spectre. I haven’t seen the movie either, but I love the idea of getting to explore an abandoned movie set.
She whispers in his ear, "The biggest fish in the river gets that way by never being caught."

Tim Burton's 2003 film Big Fish follows the fantastical life of Edward Bloom, played by Ewan McGregor as a young man.

I almost wonder something happened to the lady who owned the land…. For a long uninterrupted period, we are swept up in the fable of his life, complete with neurotic giants, haunting forests, and magical utopian townships. GradeSaver "Big Fish (Film) Part 2: Spectre Summary and Analysis". Designed & Developed by SoloPine.com, The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. Thank you for sharing . It’s a really great film, and an equally amazing book if you’re more of a book person. It was so whimsical and adventurous, makes sense that you would like it too , It was really incredible.

I love visiting places where my favorite movies have filmed! Be warned that the town is on private property, and to visit, you'll need an "OK" from the owners of the island.. but it's worth the hassle. My boyfriend and I will be road tripping across the country and would love to make this stop.

So cool! Very pretty little island. I also provide a picture of the google maps image of the island :), http://ifyago.tumblr.com/post/87399637566/if-youre-near-montgomery-ala-check-out-this.

the giant asks, to which Edward responds, "Well, it's too small for a man of my ambition." USA. I will need to check it out, this is so cute. The Question and Answer section for Big Fish (Film) is a great

I do too! Edward dances in a circle with Beaman and his daughter, getting more and more freaked out. It was truly an incredible experience. Abruptly, Edward tells them that he has to leave that night, that he's not ready to end up anywhere yet. The picture-perfect town was named Spectre, and all of its citizens were so friendly and comfortable that they spent their days wandering the town barefoot. On the Jackson Lake Island Facebook page, you can find more information about visiting, including a phone number (334-430-7963) and an email (JacksonLakeIsland@gmail.com)—you'll need a code to open the gate! The story within the story of Will's relationship to his father, the fable of his father's life, takes center stage in this portion of the film. The "big fish" of the film has multiple meanings. It was so worth it! In Tim Burton's surprisingly touching film Big Fish, Edward Bloom, played by both Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney, visits a mysterious town in the middle of a dark forest.

The address is 1060 Cypress Lane I hope that’s helpful. © 2015 - Solo Pine.

The town itself is showing lots of wear and tear, which is to be expected from a prop town outside on an island. He manages to free himself and keeps going down the road, where he runs into the giant, Karl. Abandoned Montgomery: Ruins of the Confederate Capitol. I almost turned my car around, defeated, but then I decided to knock on a random door and ask about the code, and I ended up knocking on the door of the woman who owns the island! The greatest poet in the town can barely write, and people cannot think of much to talk about. Since its private property, we were confused how to get in but it was simple. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment! Edward asks to read it, and when Norther hands it over, he looks down at the page to read, "The grass is green/Skies so blue/Spectre is really great!" The town of Spectre from 'Big Fish' awaits you... Magic isn’t something you come across every day. As a child he receives the prophecy from the witch that gives him foresight. No matter the detour or the obstacles, you did what you wanted to see! Montgomery, "Fish looks different to different people," she tells him. Big Fish delights millions of players daily with top-rated match 3, HOPA, time management and social casino games. I could see how, if you weren’t a huge fan of Big Fish, this wouldn’t be worth the drive for the set alone, but being a huge fan, I can’t imagine being so close and not stopping. Back in the present, Will, Josephine, Sandra, and Edward eat dinner together. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Edward admits that he does want the giant to leave, but he tells him that he wants to leave as well. I’m so glad that you made it!