Actor Stahl (famous for his extremely better performance in The Man Without a Face) appears to have hard times with his dad. They don't get along easily and they could only settle down when his father talks about his favorite "tall tale" characters while fishing. It appears an enemy of the young boy's father tries to take over his land. Stahl dreams that his heroes come to the rescue. This Wizard of Oz fantasy is way too dark and dull looking. Oliver Platt's character, Paul Bunyan isn't as huge as he's supposed to be. Catherine O' Hara's special appearance is no help. Paul Bunyan's blue ox is the best part of the movie.
