Colossal
Colossal

Colossal

2017Movie109 minEnglish

A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she's suffering.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users74%
Director: Nacho VigalondoGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Kaiju

Plot Summary

Gloria, an unemployed and aimless woman, loses her job and boyfriend in New York City. She decides to move back to her hometown to live in her old house. Unbeknownst to her, a giant reptilian creature suddenly appears in Tokyo, and she soon discovers a bizarre connection between herself and the monster. As the creature's destructive path escalates, Gloria must figure out how to stop it, realizing that the fate of the world may depend on her ability to confront her own personal demons.

Critical Reception

Colossal received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, dark humor, and Anne Hathaway's performance. While some found the tonal shifts jarring, many appreciated its ambitious blend of giant monster movie tropes with intimate character drama and its exploration of themes like alcoholism, self-worth, and personal responsibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its originality and ambitious genre-bending.
  • Anne Hathaway's performance is highlighted as a significant strength.
  • The film successfully balances kaiju spectacle with intimate personal drama.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique concept and Anne Hathaway's compelling performance. Many found the blend of comedy, drama, and monster movie elements to be a refreshing and thought-provoking experience.

Fun Fact

Director Nacho Vigalondo conceived the idea for 'Colossal' after seeing news reports of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, leading him to ponder the destruction and its aftermath from a more personal, human perspective.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Colossal is a unique and inventive film that blends sci-fi, drama, and dark comedy in a way that feels fresh but also somewhat uneven. The plot starts strong with an engaging setup, introducing its characters and premise smoothly. As the se...
Reno

Reno

**A tale of two cities!** Did not expect it. It was a unique film. I love such films, because I'm bored of the same old action, romance, horror, thrillers. But it had loads of flaws. It was hard to get rid of them. Even I thought without...
Gimly

Gimly

Makes enough pseudo-sense that those who are turned off by absurdism will be able to handle it, but still bizarre enough to get those who are fans of it on board. There might be some odd choices made in characterisation, and it's a far from...