Colossal
Colossal

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Colossal

2012
Movie
86 min
Tagalog

Colossal explores the complexities of grief and the process of grieving as understood through the myth of a Man as he ventures through shifting landscapes ruminating.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users76%
Director: Nacho VigalondoGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Gloria, an unemployed writer with a drinking problem, returns to her hometown after losing her job and her boyfriend. She soon discovers a bizarre connection between herself and a giant monster that is attacking Seoul. As the monster's destructive rampages escalate, Gloria must figure out why she's linked to it and how to stop it.

Critical Reception

Colossal received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its original premise, dark humor, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Anne Hathaway. The film was noted for its unique blend of genres and its thoughtful exploration of themes like alcoholism, toxic relationships, and personal responsibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • A refreshingly original and darkly humorous take on the monster movie genre.

  • Anne Hathaway delivers a standout performance, anchoring the film's emotional weight.

  • The film successfully balances its absurd premise with poignant explorations of personal struggles.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated Colossal for its originality and dark comedy, with many finding Anne Hathaway's performance compelling. Some viewers found the pacing uneven or the fantastical elements a bit too outlandish, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

Director Nacho Vigalondo stated that the idea for Colossal came to him when he saw a news report about a monster attack in Asia and he thought, 'What if someone in New York was somehow responsible for this?'

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