Gigantic
Gigantic

Gigantic

2008Movie99 minEnglish

Young mattress salesman Brian decides to adopt a baby from China but is distracted when he forms a relationship with quirky, wealthy Harriet whom he meets at his mattress store. As their relationship flourishes, unbeknownst to them, a hitman is trying to kill Brian.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users65%
Director: Will SparklingGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A lonely mattress salesman, desperate to find love and start a family, decides to adopt a baby. His unconventional path to parenthood takes a bizarre turn when he finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman with a peculiar connection to his quest. The film explores themes of love, loneliness, and the absurdities of modern relationships.

Critical Reception

Gigantic received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its quirky charm and strong performances, particularly from Paul Dano and Zooey Deschanel. However, some found its unusual premise and tonal shifts to be uneven, leading to a divided audience response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and the chemistry between its leads.
  • Criticized for an occasionally muddled narrative and an ending that didn't fully satisfy.
  • Appreciated for its whimsical and offbeat tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while many found the film's quirky humor and earnest performances endearing, some were put off by its eccentricities and a plot that sometimes felt too bizarre to fully connect with.

Fun Fact

The distinctive visual style of the film, particularly the stark lighting and set design, was inspired by the works of director Wes Anderson.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Romantic story about the weirdest characters from the weirdest families. Deschanel and Dano do a good job but it is just not that funny nor works that well. It is just too artifficially weird.