Didn't he make a movie a few years ago about a guy who told tall tales
his entire life? And his son resented it because he felt like he never
knew the truth of his father's life? Most of the movie is a flashback
from one (or maybe many) of his father's stories, about taking a long
walk and ending up in an alternate world which had a small town from
an earlier time period, or something.

Then there was something about a witch with a glass eye, and if you
looked into her eye, you would see your own (future) death. The main
character looked into the witch's eye, and saw himself dying peacefully
in his bed at an old age. This had a wonderful effect on him, because,
knowing he wouldn't die until he was very old, he did all sorts of crazy
and dangerous things throughout his life. He took wild risks and became
wealthy and had fabulous experiences.

Does anyone remember the name of this movie? It was from maybe 3 or 4
years ago. (Yeah, I could look it up on IMDb, and maybe I will. But I
thought someone here might have also seen it and liked it, and that it
might start a discussion.)

Joyce

Man, I saw it again yesterday and was just as drawn in. I'll have to
see it again before it leaves the theater because, well, it's so
stunningly elegant (I know, wierd thing to say with the subject matter,
but this is truly the most artistic film I've ever seen.) I guess, for
me, it is such a deeply emotional story that the violence is acceptable
(besides, if you are squimish you can see all the "deaths" coming from
a mile away and close your eyes). The blood is even well, just like a
painting and not that real. Personally, anyone who can watch CSI can
watch this. I think it is the "musical" part people aren't prepared
for, but still, I've seen a LOT of people who "don't like musicals"
that loved it.

My sister saw it tonight down in Texas. She called me and we talked for
over an hour about it!